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CopperString Project Construction Environmental Management Plan Initial Draft – August 2011

CopperString Project Construction EMP: August 2011 Page 1

The CopperString Project is being developed by a partnership between CuString Pty Ltd ACN 137 531 054 (CuString) and Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd ACN 98 000 893 667 (Leighton Contractors).

Abbreviations BU Business Unit CA Contract Administrator CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan CM Construction Manager DERM Department of Environment and Resource Management EIS Environmental Impact Statement EM Environmental Manager GEEM Greenhouse Emissions and Energy Reporting GOMP Green Office Management Plan IMTE inspection, measuring and testing equipment ITP inspection and test plan LCPL Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd LHL Leighton Holdings Limited MSDS material safety data sheet OPSM Operation Services Manager NGER National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting NCR non-conformance report PCP process control plan PD Project Director PPE personal protection equipment QA quality assurance QPS Queensland Police Service QR Queensland Railway RUMP Road Use Management Plan SEIS Supplementary Environmental Impact Statement SCE Stakeholder Communications and Engagement SH&E Safety Health and Environment SHEWMS Safety, Health and Environmental Work Method Statement SIMP Social Impact Management Plan SPE Senior Project Engineer


Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Scope ..................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 Project description .................................................................................................. 4 1.3 Environment overview ............................................................................................. 6 1.4 Significant activities affecting the environment ........................................................ 6 1.5 Commitments .......................................................................................................... 7 1.6 Project environmental statement ............................................................................. 2 1.7 Relevant legislation, standards and guidelines ........................................................ 2 1.8 Risks ....................................................................................................................... 6 1.9 Organisation and responsibilities ............................................................................ 7

2. Consult and communicate ............................................................................................. 8 2.1 Conduct toolbox talks .............................................................................................. 8 2.2 Conduct daily pre-start meetings ............................................................................. 9 2.3 Establish Safety, Health and Environmental Committee ......................................... 9 2.4 Induct personnel ................................................................................................... 11

3. Identify and Assess ..................................................................................................... 13 3.1 Review contractor Environmental Management Plan ............................................ 13 3.2 Develop Safety, Health and Environmental Work Methods Statements ................ 13 3.3 Greenhouse Emissions and Energy Management ................................................ 14

4. Implement Controls ..................................................................................................... 15 4.1 Erosion and sedimentation .................................................................................... 16 4.2 Land contamination ............................................................................................... 19 4.3 Fossil finds and Non-Indigenous Cultural Heritage................................................ 21 4.4 Flora and Fauna ................................................................................................... 23 4.5 Weeds and feral animals....................................................................................... 27 4.6 Surface water ........................................................................................................ 29 4.7 Groundwater ......................................................................................................... 32 4.8 Air quality .............................................................................................................. 35 4.9 Noise and vibration ............................................................................................... 38 4.10 Wastes .............................................................................................................. 41 4.11 Transport ........................................................................................................... 43 4.12 Hazard and risk ................................................................................................. 47 4.13 Hazardous substances and dangerous goods ................................................... 49 4.14 Health and safety .............................................................................................. 52 4.15 Fire .................................................................................................................... 54 4.16 Sustainability Management................................................................................ 56

5. Review and monitor ..................................................................................................... 58 5.1 Perform conditioned baseline monitoring .............................................................. 58 5.2 Inspect site ........................................................................................................... 58 5.3 Conduct project audits .......................................................................................... 60 5.4 Report monthly safety and environmental performance ........................................ 61 5.5 Maintain inspection, measuring and testing equipment ......................................... 62

6. Manage incidents ........................................................................................................ 65 6.1 Manage incidents involving hazardous substances ............................................... 65 6.2 Report environmental incidents ............................................................................. 66

7. Manage issues ............................................................................................................ 67 7.1 Manage enquiries and complaints ......................................................................... 67

Appendix A - The Leighton Contractors Environmental Policy ............................................. 68 Appendix B – Environmental Work Plans (when finalised) .................................................. 70 Appendix C – Environmental Risk Analysis ......................................................................... 71


1. Introduction

This Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) provides specific environmental management requirements to ensure that works undertaken for the construction of the CopperString Project have minimal adverse effects on the environment and surrounding community. It has been prepared to address the environmental management strategies for the Project including performance criteria, management actions, monitoring, auditing and reporting requirements and to specify areas of responsibility related to the construction phase of the Project. This plan details the management and operational processes to ensure construction activities achieve the desired environmental outcomes as shown in Figure 1 below.

Detailed Sub Plans currently prepared

Health and Safety Management Plan prepared separate to CEMP

Note: Indigenous Cultural Heritage is managed through development and implementation of Cultural Heritage Management Plans with each individual traditional owner group.

Figure 1 – Environmental Management System

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EMP

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Management Strategies

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1.1 Scope

This CEMP has been developed from the environmental impact assessment undertaken for the supplementary environmental impact statement (SEIS); the environmental impact statement (EIS) and comments received from stakeholders and the public on the EIS for the CopperString Project. It is an initial draft which will be further refined after comments are received from stakeholders and the public on the SEIS. The final CEMP will incorporate final Project commitments and conditions from the State of Queensland and the Commonwealth of Australia that result from the EIS approval process. The CEMP has been prepared as a stand-alone document. It will operate in conjunction with Leighton Contractors’ Northern Region Environmental Sustainability Management Plan which forms part of an environmental management system that is certified to AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 14064.1:2006.

1.2 Project description

1.2.1 Overview

The Project will involve the construction and operation of a high voltage transmission line from the National Electricity Market (NEM), via a connection point at Woodstock, south of Townsville to major energy users and regional communities in the North West Minerals Province (NWMP) of Queensland. The NEM is the name of the Australian wholesale electricity market and the associated electricity transmission grid. The Project’s design will utilise proven alternating current (AC) transmission line engineering to greatly enhance the reliability of electricity supply to the NWMP. The new transmission line (main line) will consist of a 330 kV AC double circuit system from a substation near Woodstock, on the existing Ross to Strathmore Transmission Line, to the Dajarra Road Substation, approximately 10 km south-west of Cloncurry. Additional western tangential routes from Dajarra Road will be comprised of 220 kV double and single circuit systems linking potential network users and the Ergon Energy-operated North West Queensland (NWQ) Electricity Supply System to the NEM (refer to Figure 2). The Project is expected to have a capital expenditure of approximately $1.5 billion. A three year construction and commissioning schedule from Q4 2011 will result in the transmission network being fully operational from Q4 2014. The Project will have a design life of 40 years, though it is anticipated that this may be extended by regular maintenance and replacement of key components. The transmission line will provide new opportunities for large energy users and communities to access competitive electricity from the NEM and renewable energy generators to supply the NEM, through future connections into the CopperString transmission network.

- Transmission line

Approximately 990 km of new transmission line will be constructed as part of the Project. The transmission network will directly impact on 140 land parcels, not including land zoned for drainage or roads. Of these parcels, rural grazing and cattle breeding are the predominant land uses.

- Substations

Five (5) new substations will be constructed to connect the transmission lines to points of use or further distribution. Power transformers at electrical substations step voltages of electricity up or down to allow network users to utilise the electricity and generators to connect to the NEM. The locations of the new substations are: Upper Haughton, Woodstock, Hughenden, Cloncurry (on Cloncurry Dajarra Road – to be called Dajarra Road Substation), Mount Isa and Cannington.

- CEV huts

Controlled environment vault (CEV) huts will be required at sites approximately 80-120 km apart along the transmission network in order to amplify the optical signal. Six CEV huts will be located within CopperStrings six substation sites and eight are stand alone. The final location of these sites


will be dependent on the transmission tower siting as they are proposed to be co-located (refer to Figure 2).

- Associated Infrastructure

The associated infrastructure required for the Project includes establishing: temporary construction camps; temporary construction laydown/delivery areas; mobile concrete batching plants; access tracks (construction and ongoing maintenance); and use of local and state-controlled roads. The construction of the linear transmission infrastructure of the Project is now planned to occur in 10 different construction zones, each having a central construction camp. Temporary infrastructure will be located at: Woodstock-Mingela, Charters Towers, Pentland, Hughenden, Richmond, Julia Creek, Cloncurry, Mount Isa and Six Mile Plain.

- Easements

Typically, the higher the voltage of the transmission line the wider the easement required. The width of the easements in the Project varies from 60m to 200m. Any future transmission line duplication will be subject to a separate environmental assessment and approval process. CopperString will be required to clear any vegetation that may hinder the safe construction and operation of the transmission line in accordance with AS/NZS 7000: Overhead line design – Detailed procedures and the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002. This means that the easement will be substantially cleared of tall vegetation.

- Construction

The construction schedule of the Project will take approximately 36 months to complete and be supplemented by a three month early works period for the procurement of materials and construction camp establishment. It is estimated that the peak construction workforce for the Project will be approximately 750; however the expected peak work front for each construction zone will be approximately 350. Construction will be undertaken using four work fronts for the transmission line construction, moving from one construction zone to another upon completion of the required works. Potential high risk areas will be targeted for construction during the dry months.

- Commissioning

The commissioning process is anticipated to take two months from the finalisation of construction and the individual component testing at substation sites is likely to begin before the finalisation of construction on the complete network.

- Maintenance and operation requirements

The operational period of the Project will require up to 37 full-time equivalent employees to operate and maintain the transmission network. The broad operation and maintenance of the transmission network will necessitate: routine and defect maintenance; maintenance of asset management systems; network control (operations); life cycle replacement requirements; and administrative management of the system. The CopperString Control Centre (operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week), based in Charters Towers. A backup network control centre would be co-located with the Dajarra Road Substation to ensure the safety and reliability of the transmission network.

- Decommissioning

The design life of the transmission network is expected to be 40 years. Decommissioning activities will also be addressed in Decommissioning Environmental Management Plan. If no further


transmission lines were planned for the easement, then the easement would be surrendered and returned in an acceptable condition with regard to the existing land use in the area. For a full Project Description, please refer to the EIS and Part B of Supplementary EIS.

1.3 Environment overview

In the development of this CEMP, the environment values and constraints identified as part of the EIS approval process that may be impacted by the Project included: a) ecosystems and their constituent parts, including people and communities; and b) all natural and physical resources; and c) the qualities and characteristics of locations, places and areas, however large or small, that

contribute to their biological diversity and integrity, intrinsic or attributed scientific value or interest, amenity, harmony and sense of community; and

d) the social, economic, aesthetic and cultural conditions that affect, or are affected by, things mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c).

Note: A separate Social Impact Management Plan has been prepared to manage the potential

impact on the social environment. The Project has assessed the potential environmental impacts and has analysed the environmental risks associated with the Project activities. Project activities have been planned and, where considered necessary, controls will be implemented to mitigate or eliminate the perceived environmental risks. Section 1.7 discusses the Environmental Risk Assessment process. Leighton Contractors (LCPL) is committed to constructing the project in a manner which conforms to all relevant regulatory and legislative requirements. To achieve this objective LCPL plans, implements and controls systems which facilitate the management of the environmental aspects of its projects. Figure 2 shows the area in which the Project is located. Essentially, the Project area is a strip of land between Woodstock, south west of Townsville, to Mount Isa, across Northern Queensland. Further information on environmental values within the Project area is provided within this CEMP.

1.4 Significant activities affecting the environment

The significant activities affecting the environment are defined by the sensitivity of the receiving environment and community and the nature of the construction activities of the CopperString Project. The significant activities for the CopperString Project have been assessed to include:

Vegetation clearing;

Upgrade and construction of access tracks;

Excavation of substation and tower foundations;

Imported materials placement and compaction;

Foundation installation (towers and substations);

Delivery of construction materials and workforce, and removal of waste materials;

Storage of hazardous substances and goods;

Construction of towers/substation units and equipment;

Conductor and earth wire stringing; and

Operation of construction camps, concrete batching plants and laydown areas. These may be updated as the Project Construction Program is developed. A three year construction and commissioning schedule from Q4 2011 will result in the transmission network being fully operational from Q3 2014.


1.5 Commitments

CopperString is committed to implementing the proponent commitments contained within the EIS and SEIS and conditions from the State of Queensland and the Commonwealth of Australia that result from the EIS approval process. To achieve this objective, CopperString will plan, implement and control systems which facilitate the management of the environmental aspects of its activities. The Leighton Contractors Environmental Policy is included in Appendix A to this CEMP. The following are commitments by CopperString to implement activities which will ensure satisfactory environmental performance by the Project.

1.5.1 Construction programming

Environmental controls will be provided for within the construction contractor’s Project Construction Program. This program will detail significant controls required for work activities that have the potential to cause environmental harm or damage.

1.5.2 Induction and training

All site personnel will attend a Project Induction, which will incorporate Project Environmental Aspects and their associated mitigation strategies, prior to commencing on site. In addition, the Project Induction will include a cultural awareness session aimed at increasing the awareness of multicultural issues. Indigenous culture will be included together with due diligence responsibilities with respect to Indigenous cultural heritage items and places. The Indigenous content will be informed by the Cultural Heritage Management Plans being developed with the relevant Traditional Owner groups. Training (formal and toolbox talks etc.) will be undertaken regularly throughout the duration of the Project. Environmental, safety and cultural considerations will be some of the topics at these meetings.

1.5.3 Risk analysis

Environmental risk analysis will form part of any work Process Control Plan or Safety, Health and Environmental Work Method Statement (SHEWMS) described in Sections 3.3. Areas of concern will be identified by the Superintendent of Works and Environmental Representative prior to commencement of specific work activities and controlled by the relevant instruction developed. Environmental risks will also be identified by using EIS and the SEIS, onsite knowledge, and any approvals and permits conditions for the Project. Further information on the risk assessment process is detailed in Sections 1.7.

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1.5.4 Environmental issues management/monitoring

All issues management will be undertaken in conjunction with the works program. Background monitoring may be undertaken depending on approval conditions. Such monitoring will be undertaken prior to commencement of relevant construction activities. Following review of available baseline monitoring data and the above mentioned background monitoring records, the ongoing compliance monitoring will be performed throughout the works process. This will be performed at defined intervals required by the approvals/permits in and also with random monthly monitoring schedules to achieve continual assessment of the works performance. The background and ongoing monitoring (construction phase) details for each element is prescribed in the relevant procedure that forms part of this CEMP for the CopperString works.

1.5.5 Structure of the Project environmental management process

The CEMP details the environmental management process for this Project. This process is based on an overlapping framework of assessment, management, monitoring and auditing as shown in Figure 3. The environmental management strategies contained in the CEMP are based on the potential significant environmental impacts highlighted in the EIS and SEIS, the Project construction programs and any other legislative requirements, including Project approval from the State and Commonwealth and permit conditions, which the Project is to meet.

Figure 3 CopperString CEMP environmental management process

CEMP

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Leighton Contractors

Northern Region Environmental and

Sustainability Management Plan

Construction Environmental

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State and Commonwealth Project Approvals

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1.6 Project environmental statement

Management will lead by example to ensure that statutory and contractual requirements are met. Environmental performance will be continuously monitored and work instructions reviewed with the aim of eliminating risk to the extent possible and ensure continual improvement. Employees are responsible for complying with these instructions, rectifying or reporting harmful environmental conditions, and actively participating in meetings and various training sessions on environmental issues. Environmental management activities will cover the following areas:

Erosion and sedimentation;

Contaminated land;

Fossil finds and Non Indigenous Cultural Heritage;

Flora and fauna;

Weeds and feral animals;

Surface water;

Groundwater;

Air quality and dust;

Noise and vibration;

Wastes;

Transport;

Cultural Heritage;

Hazard and risk;

Hazardous substances and dangerous goods; and

Health and safety.

All landholder, community and stakeholder issues will be addressed through the Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP), which is a separate document. The Project Director and Stakeholder and Community Relations Manager have the responsibility of implementing the SIMP.

1.7 Relevant legislation, standards and guidelines

CopperString works will comply with the intent of the following legislation, standards, and guidelines for reference, where required. Commonwealth

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984

Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Act 1966

Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Regulation 1998

Australian Heritage Council Act 2003

Energy Efficiency Opportunities Act 2006

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

National Environment Protection Council Act 1994

National Environment Protection Measures (Implementation) Act 1998

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007

Native Title Act 1993

State

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003

Building Act 1975

Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001

Dangerous Goods Safety Management Regulation 2001

Electricity Act 1994

Electricity – National Scheme (Queensland (Act) 1997

Electricity Regulation 2006

Environmental Protection Act 1994

Environmental Protection Regulation 2008

Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 2008

http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/A/AgrChemDisR98.pdf


Environmental Protect (Waste Management) Policy 2000

Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation 2000

Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 2008

Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009

Explosive Act 1999

Fisheries Act 1994

Land Act 1994

Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002

Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Regulation 2003

Native Title Queensland Act 1993

National Environment Protection Council (Queensland) Act 1994

Nature Conservation Act 1992

Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 1994

Petroleum & Gas (Production and Safety Act) 2004

Plant Protection Act 1989

Plant Protection Regulation 1990

Queensland Heritage Act 1992

Soil Conservation Act 1986

Soil Conservation Regulation 1998

State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971

Sustainable Planning Act 2009

Transport Infrastructure Act 1994

Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995

Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage Act 2003

Vegetation Management Act 1999

Vegetation Management Regulation 2000

Water Act 2000

Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995

Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008

Other legislation as applicable Local

Local Council Bylaws developed under Local Government Act 1993

Local Councils: Burdekin Shire Council, Flinders Shire Council, Richmond Shire Council, McKinlay Shire Council, Cloncurry Shire Council and Mount Isa City Council.

Guides and Standards

AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems – Specification with guidance for use.

AS/NZS ISO 14004:2004 Environmental Management Systems – General guidelines on principles, systems and supporting techniques.

ISO 14064:2006 Greenhouse gases - Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals.

Mosquito Management Code of Practice for Queensland, Queensland Health 2002.

Water / Wastewater

Department of Environment and Resource Management (2009), Monitoring and Sampling Manual 2009, Version 2.

Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council, Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand (2000). (National Water Quality Management Strategy; Paper 7), Australian Guidelines for Water Quality Monitoring and Reporting.

AS 2031:2001 Selection of Containers and Preservation of Water Samples for Chemical and Microbiological Analysis.

Queensland Water Quality Guidelines (2009). Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council and Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New


Zealand (2000), (National Water Quality Management Strategy; Paper 4), Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality.

Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council and Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand (1995), (National Water Quality Management Strategy; Paper. 8), Guidelines for Groundwater Protection.

ANZECC and ARMCA and NZ, (2000). National Water Quality Management Strategy.

National Health and Medical Research Council (2004), Australian Drinking Water Guidelines 6.

AS/NZS 1547-2000 On-site domestic wastewater management

AS/NZS 3500.3:2003: Plumbing and Drainage-Stormwater Drainage Soils

IECA (2008), Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control. International Erosion Control Association (Australia), Picton NSW.

Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council (ANZECC)/National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Contaminated Sites 1992.

Queensland Government Chemical Laboratory (1992), Guidelines for Soil Sampling.

State Planning Policy 2/02, Planning and Managing Development Involving Acid Sulfate Soils.

Ahern C, Ahern MR and Powell B (1998). Guidelines for Sampling and Analysis Instruction for Lowland Acid Sulphate Soils (ASS) in Queensland.

Environmental Protection Agency/ Department of Natural Resources and Mines (2001) Instructions for the Treatment and Management of Acid Sulfate Soils.

Dear SE, Moore NG, Dobos SK, Watling KM and Ahern CR (2002). Soil Management Guidelines. In Queensland Acid Sulfate Soil Technical Manual. Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Indooroopilly, Queensland, Australia.

Department of Environment (1998), Draft Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Contaminated Land in Queensland 1998.

AS 4482.2-1999 Guide to the sampling and investigation of potentially contaminated soil - Volatile substances.

AS 4482.1-2005 Guide to the investigation and sampling of sites with potentially contaminated soil - Non-volatile and semi-volatile compounds

Brisbane City Council (2000), Erosion and Sediment Control Standard, Version 9

Department of Transport and Main Roads Road (2010) Chapter 13 Erosion and Sediment Control In Road Drainage Manual: A guide to the Planning, Design, Operation and Maintenance of Road Drainage Infrastructure, 2nd Edition, March 2010.

Department of Natural Resources and Water (2007) Queensland Urban Drainage Manual, Second Edition.

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry (2009) Soil Conservation Manual – A Managers Guide 2009

Air PN EN 12341-2006 Air Quality - Determination Of The PM 10 Fraction Of Suspended Particulate

Matter - Reference Method And Field Test Procedure To Demonstrate Reference Equivalence Of Measurement Methods.

AS/NZS 3580.1.1-2007 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air - Guide to siting air monitoring equipment.

AS/NZS 3580.10.1-2003 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air - Determination of particulate matter - Deposited matter - Gravimetric method.

AS/NZS 3580.9.11-2008 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air - Determination of suspended particulate matter - PM10 beta attenuation monitors.

Noise and Vibration

Environmental Protection Agency (2006), Guideline: Noise and vibration from blasting.

Environmental Protection Agency (2000), Noise Measurement Manual: For use in testing for compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1994, Third edition 1 March 2000.

Department of Main Roads (2007), Road Traffic Noise Management: Code of Practice.

AS 1055.1-1997 Acoustics - Description and measurement of environmental noise - General procedures.


AS 1055.2-1997 Acoustics - Description and measurement of environmental noise - Application to specific situations.

AS 1055.3-1997 Acoustics - Description and measurement of environmental noise - Acquisition of data pertinent to land use.

AS 2187.0-1998 Explosives - Storage, transport and use – Terminology.

AS 2187.1-1998/Amdt 1-2000 Explosives - Storage, transport and use – Storage.

AS/NZS 1269.0:2005 Occupational noise management - Overview and general requirements.

AS/NZS 1269.1:2005 Occupational noise management - Measurement and assessment of noise immission and exposure.

AS/NZS 1269.2:2005 Occupational noise management - Noise control management.

AS 2012.1-1990 Acoustics - Measurement of airborne noise emitted by earth-moving machinery and agricultural tractors - Stationary test condition - Determination of compliance with limits for exterior noise.

AS 2363-1999 Acoustics - Measurement of noise from helicopter operations.

AS 2436-2010 Guide to noise and vibration control on construction, demolition and maintenance sites.

AS 2702-1984 Acoustics – Methods for the measurement of road traffic noise.

Weeds and Feral Animals

Queensland Checklist for Cleandown Procedures, Qld Government July 2000.

Queensland Checklist for Inspection Procedures, Qld Government July 2000.

Queensland Guideline for the construction of Vehicle and Machinery Washdown Facilities, July 2000.

Queensland Government Pest Fact Sheets

Southern Gulf Catchments Regional Pest Management Plan. Hazardous materials

Commonwealth of Australia (2007), Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code), 7th Edition. Endorsed by the Australian Transport Council.

AS 1216-2006/Amdt 1-2006 Class labels for dangerous goods.

AS ISO 16101-2007 Transport packaging for dangerous goods - Plastics compatibility testing. AS 1678.0.0.001-2004 Emergency procedure guide - Transport - - Vehicle fire.

AS 1678.2A1-2004 Emergency procedure guide - Transport - Group text EPG for Class 2 substances - Flammable, compressed gas.

AS 1678.2C1-2004 Emergency procedure guide - Transport - Group text EPGs for Class 2 substances - Non-flammable, compressed gas.

AS 1678.2M1-2004 Emergency procedure guide - Transport - Group text EPGs for Class 2 substances - Compressed and liquefied gases - Mixed load of gases in cylinders.

AS 1678.3.1.001-2003 Emergency procedure guide - Transport - - Petrol (as cargo).

AS 1940-2004/Amdt 2-2006 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.

AS 2508.10.001-2000 Safe storage and handling information card - - Agricultural and veterinary chemicals (Packaged products only).

AS 2809.1-2008 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods - General requirements for all road tank vehicles.

AS 2809.2-2008 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods - Road tank vehicles for flammable liquids.

AS 2809.3-2008 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods - Road tank vehicles for compressed liquefied gases.

AS 3780-2008/Amdt 1-2009 The storage and handling of corrosive substances.


1.8 Risks

As part of the impact assessment and environmental planning process, environmental, cultural and/or community sensitive areas that have the potential to be directly affected by the Project will be identified on Environmental Work Plans (EWP). The EWPs will be a series of maps on which information such as locations of route alignment, cadastre boundaries, access tracks, tower ID and location, vegetation to be retained, ‘no go’ zones and culturally sensitive areas, laydown areas and erosion controls will be detailed. These EWPs will be included in Appendix B to this CEMP. To ensure appropriate management of activities near sensitive areas, the Environmental Representative will perform a risk analysis on all work activities prior to commencing the work. These risk analyses will be based on Construction Method Statements and activity work plans. Primarily, this will be initially undertaken by Project Environmental Manager in collaboration with the project team completing the Environmental Risk Opportunity & Compliance Analysis Tool. Significant Environmental Aspects will be identified and included in Active Risk Manager. The initial environmental risk assessment is included in Appendix C. The completed risk analysis reports will be issued to the relevant Construction personnel, a copy of which will be maintained in the environmental files. SHEWMS based on the risk assessment for the Construction Method Statements are to be prepared progressively by project construction staff in conjunction with the Environmental Representative prior to the commencement of the Construction. Works will not proceed until written approval for the proposed works has been obtained from the Environmental Representative. Specific environmental risks for each construction activity will be analysed and addressed through SHEWMS as detailed above.

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Aspects (SEA’s)


1.9 Organisation and responsibilities

The management of this Project is organised under the control of the Project Director. It is expected that the Project Director will have at least two Construction Managers reporting to him (Construction Manager – Transmission Lines and Construction Manager – Substations). There are expected to be a number of Area Supervisors for each active construction zone or substation. Figure 5 is a simplified organisation chart for the construction phase of the Project. Project staffing requirements and the proposed duration for each position is determined by the Project Director and the Construction Managers. During the Project, staff numbers and their responsibilities will be subject to change. The Project Director will assign duties to personnel based on their experience so that the necessary activities are completed properly and in a timely manner. If at any time during the Project the Project Director considers resources inadequate for the work to be done, the perceived inadequacy will be discussed with the Construction Managers to determine a solution.

Figure 5 Simplified Construction Organisation Chart

Environment Representative

Safety Representative

Stakeholder & Community

Representative

Stakeholder & Community

Relations Team

Quality Team

Safety Team

Quality Representative

Project Director

Project Director

Cultural Heritage & Environment

Team Construction Manager (x2)

Engineer Superintendent

Construction Team

Foreman

Area Supervisor (various)

Engineering Team


2. Consult and communicate

This section of the CEMP outlines the actions that will ensure appropriate consultation and communication protocols are maintained throughout the construction phase of the Project.

2.1 Conduct toolbox talks

2.1.1 Objective

Site and contractor management will implement a program of toolbox talks / meetings for all personnel. The sessions will be of adequate duration to cover all relevant information and structured to encourage full participation by personnel.

2.1.2 Responsible Roles

Project Director, Construction Managers, Supervisors, Foremen, Senior Project Engineers, Safety Representative, Environmental Representative, Quality Representative, Stakeholder and Community Team Representative.

2.1.3 Process

Supervisors/foremen will be responsible for preparing and conducting toolbox talks for all personnel under their control; however, they may seek assistance in preparing and delivering the talks from time to time, e.g. from Engineers or Environment Representative. Toolbox talks will be scheduled on a regular basis, but no less than once per fortnight for each work section or group. The project foreman/supervisor may also call an additional toolbox meeting with a group of workers to discuss or highlight any aspect of environment, quality (workmanship) or safety and health. Toolbox talks will cover topics including:

Changes in site conditions or the nature of work;

Importance of personal protective equipment; and

Review of: - safety issues relating to the work environment, e.g. climatic conditions, heat stress, traffic

management, working at heights, manual handling, hazardous substances - environmental management, e.g. noise and vibration, erosion and sedimentation, waste

management, cultural heritage, sensitive sites - risk management issues and controls associated with the works - product quality issues and general quality management controls - emergency procedures and control measures, particularly with relation to ongoing changes,

on site incidents - environmental and safety alerts, hazard alerts and bulletins - stakeholder and community relations concerns and considerations - notices issued by the regulator - landholder requirements and issues.

During toolbox talks, the opportunity will be provided for the workforce to raise issues and promote discussion. The team supervisor/foreman will record toolbox talks using the Toolbox Talks Attendance record and ensure all attendees print and sign their names. If any deficiencies or remedial actions have been noted, the name of the person responsible for the action will be recorded, along with the date for completion. The completed minutes will be distributed as follows:

Original to the site office for filing;

Copies to designated personnel for action where required. Once actions are completed, they will be signed off on the form by the responsible person;


Copies displayed on notice boards in relevant locations.

2.1.4 Tools

Q1371 Toolbox Talk Attendance Record;

Q1371 Register of Toolbox Talks.

2.2 Conduct daily pre-start meetings

2.2.1 Objective

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


Supervisor, workgroup

2.2.3 Process

The Supervisor of the work group will conduct a daily pre-start meeting with the workforce before the commencement of work each day (or shift). Daily pre-start meetings will generally take 10-15 minutes. The process for conducting pre-start meetings will be as follows:

1. Before the daily pre-start meeting, the Supervisor will complete Part A of the Daily Pre- Start Meeting form for the work to be undertaken, which includes:

- safety aspects relating to the day’s task and specific safe work methods/risk assessments

- any additional personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements - any permits required e.g. excavation, confined space entry, hot works - operator competencies - environmental aspects relating to the day’s task and specific environmental work

methods/risk assessments - any new safety and health risks arising from design changes - Stakeholder and Community Relations concerns and considerations - current Process Control Plans (PCPs) – included in the Quality Management System - current Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) – included in the Quality Management System - status of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), including recurring NCRs - any other items pertaining to the day’s work

2. All attendees will sign the daily pre-start meeting form to acknowledge they have understood the day’s activities and had all appropriate Environmental and Safe Work Method Statements communicated to them.

3. The pre-start meeting form will be distributed to the persons nominated on the form.

2.2.4 Tools

Q1371 Daily Pre-start Meeting form.

2.3 Establish Safety, Health and Environmental Committee

2.3.1 Description

The Safety, Health and Environmental Committee acts as the main method of consultation with employees on safety, health and environmental matters and issues.

2.3.2 Roles

Project Director, Environmental, Safety and Health Representative, and Environmental, Safety and Health Committee members.


2.3.3 Process

A Safety, Health and Environmental Committee will be established in line with relevant State guidelines. State legislation provides guidelines for the composition and functions of the Committee and frequency of meetings. Once established, the Project Director and the Committee will perform the following activities:

Where required by State legislation and/or code of practice, develop and publish a ‘Consultation

Statement’. The Leighton Contractors’ Business Unit Safety Manager can offer further advice.

Prepare a letter to employees and post it on site notice boards.

Develop a Safety, Health and Environmental Committee Constitution, detailing the scope of the

Committee in accordance with the functions specified in the Act and Regulation, and the protocol

that outlines the operating procedures for the committee.

2.3.4 Role of the Committee

Once the Committee is established, the project or workplace management team will consult with it on all environmental, safety and health issues, for example:

assessing or reviewing risks to the environment, health and safety arising from work

making recommendations about measures to eliminate or control risks

introducing or altering the procedures for monitoring risks (including health surveillance

procedures)

monitoring status of green office management plan, identifying champions and seeking

opportunities for improvement

making recommendations about the adequacy of facilities for the welfare of employees

proposing changes to work premises, systems, methods, plant or substances that may affect the

environment, safety or health

analysing incident investigations and taxonomies of injuries

making decisions about the procedures for consultation.


2.3.5 Training the Safety, Health and Environmental Committee

Where required by legislation, each member of the Committee who has not previously done so will undertake relevant training as soon as practical after being appointed. Conducting meetings The Committee will agree the regularity of meetings in accordance with State legislation. The size of the project usually dictates how often the Committee meets; it will be no less than once a month. Monthly Project Environmental and Safety and Health reports will be made available to Committee members. The reports will include information that allows the Committee to review each of the following incident and hazard review

corrective actions

trend analysis

changes to legislation, standards or site rules

changes to the workplace or work methodologies

inspections and audits, including by regulatory agencies.

Distribution of minutes The nominated person will take minutes of the meeting and distribute them to:

all members of the committee (both attendees and absentees)

all noticeboards

the client (where required by the contract).

2.3.6 Tools

Q1371 Minutes of Safety, Health and Environmental Committee Meeting proforma Q1371 Sample template: Constitution of the Safety, Health and Environmental Committee Q1371 Election of Safety Committee Member Q1371 Project Committee Members ID

2.4 Induct personnel

2.4.1 Objective

A process for inducting new personnel, including contractors, onto the site will be implemented. The objective will be to ensure the entire workforce is aware of obligations of the Project.


Project Director, Employees, Contractors.

2.4.3 Process

Before any person is permitted to commence work, including contractors, he/she will be given a workplace induction, which includes but is not limited to safety, environment, cultural heritage, quality and community content.

The induction will be delivered by project site management. All visitors to the site will be given a visitor specific induction.


Before attending site induction, all personnel must show evidence of: a) having undergone the training required in accordance with their trade and activities and which

meets the guidelines in the relevant State occupational health and safety regulation (general industry induction).

b) completed weed hygiene declaration forms and photo of vehicle / plant attached (where equipment / vehicles will be driven / operated will not be operated on another site prior to starting on the CopperString project)

Photocopies of all trade and safety qualifications and weed hygiene declaration with photo will be put on file. Induction content will reflect the outcome of the project risk assessment. Inductions will cover the following areas:

General: - Site familiarisation and site rules - Client specific requirements - Permits to work, licences and tickets - All relevant company policies - Hours of work.

Safety, Health and Environment: - Project Safety Plan and Safety Program - Project Environmental Program - Key personnel - General duty of care (safety and environment) - Environmental concerns and impacts (water quality, noise, waste, cultural heritage,

sensitive areas, etc.) - General and specific obligations relating to site personnel and contractors

Safety, Health and Environmental Work Method Statements (SHEWMS) - Material safety information/data sheets (MSDS) - Personal protective equipment - Safety signs - Drugs and Alcohol - Personal hygiene and behaviour - Incidents, hazard alerts and remedial action - Injury management - Fire, emergency and evacuation procedures - Specific equipment operation - Lockout procedures (where applicable)

Community obligations, handling of enquiries and complaints, dealing with the media, crisis management.

Quality and system requirements. Following induction, each participant will be given a:

Safety Handbook (where applicable);

Multiple choice induction questionnaire;

Induction Record form;

“Clean Vehicle” sticker; and

Other stickers, project induction cards etc. as a form of induction attendance confirmation. A copy of the Induction Record form will be kept in the employee’s personnel file on site. Inductee attendances (with signatures) will be recorded as attendance confirmation. Vehicle Hygiene Declarations and associated photos will also be kept on file.

2.4.4 Tools

Q1371 Induction Record;

Q1371 Induction Questionnaire;

Q1371 Weed Hygiene Declaration; and

Q1371 Site Induction Register.


3. Identify and Assess

3.1 Review contractor Environmental Management Plan

3.1.1 Description

This describes the requirement for reviewing contractor Environmental Management Plans to ensure they meet Leighton Contractors’ environmental requirements.

3.1.2 Roles

Project Director, Environmental Representative, Contractor

3.1.3 Process

Contractor work on the Project will be performed under an Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Contractors may provide copies of their own EMPs, which are assessed against the requirements of Leighton Contractors’ EMP. Alternatively, the contractor may choose to adopt the Leighton Contractors’ EMP as the standard for environmental management while on site. This is a formal agreement to adopt the Leighton Contractors’ EMP as part of their subcontract status to undertake work on site.

3.1.4 Tools

Q1371 Contractor EMP Checklist

3.2 Develop Safety, Health and Environmental Work Methods Statements

3.2.1 Objective

A Safety, Health and Environmental Work Method Statement (SHEWMS) is a tool used to ensure work activities are completed in accordance with applicable legislation and defined requirements. An SHEWMS will be prepared for all activities associated with the Project. The aspects of an activity detailed in a SHEWMS will include safety and health, environmental, cultural heritage, quality and community matters.


Engineer, Foreman, Contractor, Project Director, Safety and Environmental Managers/Coordinators.

3.2.3 Process

SHEWMS will be prepared as follows:

The Engineer responsible for the task/process will identify who should produce the SHEWMS. For all project tasks carried out, the SHEWMS will be developed in consultation with the personnel who will be performing the task. The SHEWMS will be provided before the particular task or process begins;

If the work is to be contracted, the contractor will prepare the SHEWMS. It is not necessary for the contractor’s SHEWMS to be in the same format, but all SHEWMS will be registered and marked with a reference number and ABN number;

The logical steps associated with the planned activity will be identified, using the SHEWMS proforma;

The information in Section 4 of this CEMP, relevant to each environmental risk identified (Environmental Risk Action Plans), will be used to inform the preparation of the SHEWMS. The hazards and statutory compliance requirements to perform the activity will be identified. The risk associated with the identified hazards and method of ensuring statutory compliance requirements are met, will be assessed and rated;

Suitable control measures will be determined and detailed using written descriptions, diagrams, drawings or sketches and technical data as appropriate;


All contributors will sign the relevant sheet of the SHEWMS. The SHEWMS must be signed off by the Environmental Representative;

The SHEWMS will be made available to all relevant personnel, ensuring they are aware of its requirements before starting work on the task. The Foreman and Contractor will have a site copy; and

The Project Director or nominee will review and approve the SHEWMS in writing, and file the approval in the project files. For subcontracted work it will be the responsibility of the Safety Representative, Foreman and Leading Hand (depending on the particular area) to direct the contractor to carry out the task/process in accordance with the SHEWMS and monitor the work to ensure this occurs.

3.2.4 Ongoing review

All SHEWMS will be reviewed on an ongoing basis by the personnel responsible for the task. They will additionally be reviewed and updated if:

other risks are identified;

conditions or the task change; or

the SHEWMS is found to be unsatisfactory during the course of work.

3.2.5 Tools

Q1371 Safety, Health and Environmental Work Method Statement;

Q1371 Safety, Health and Environmental Work Method Review Checklist; and

Q1371 Register of Safety, Health and Environmental and Safe Work Methods.

3.3 Greenhouse Emissions and Energy Management

3.3.1 Description

Leighton Contractors' meet the requirements of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (NGER) and have adopted the carbon reporting tool ‘Ndevr'. Leighton Contractors has to establish a reporting, monitoring and verification regime for its energy use, energy production and greenhouse emissions. This would apply to the CopperString Project and offices occupied by Leighton Contractors, and includes emissions and energy usage by subcontractors.

3.3.2 Process

During detailed design phase CopperString will determine if the Project activity/activities form a facility under the Act, the boundaries of the facility and who has operational control of the facility.

The Monthly Greenhouse, Energy and Environmental Management Reporting Manual (GEEM Manual) provides detailed guidance on the Act and Leighton Contractors' reporting approach. CopperString will develop a GEEM Plan which will detail collection, recording and reporting requirements required to meet NGER Act and Leighton Contractors' reporting requirements. CopperString will report the greenhouse emissions and energy usage from all activities. Leighton Contractors will report to Leighton Holdings and report to Government's online reporting (OSCAR) for all activities over which we have operational control. (Leighton Contractors also exceeds this threshold based on our own activities) Leighton Contractors will be required to capture information and report to clients or partners (Joint Ventures/Alliances) for those projects for which we have no operational control.

3.3.3 Tools

Q1371 GEEMIS Monthly Report Methodology

Q1371 LCPL Subcontractor Data Form for GEEMIS Reporting


4. Implement Controls

This section of the CEMP will assist in developing the SHEWMS required for each task during construction. The information has been taken from the Project’s EIS and Supplementary EIS. The assessment includes the following:

Identification of potentially impacted environmental values;

Statement of relevant management objective for the environmental value;

Development of performance criteria or targets and measurable indicators for monitoring;

Development and implementation of control measures based on hierarchy of controls (eliminate, substitute, isolate, engineer, administration, temporary field controls), or mitigation strategies that are aimed at reducing potential Project impacts on environmental values where they cannot be eliminated;

Identification of monitoring and auditing requirements that will ensure compliance with approval conditions, management objectives and performance criteria are demonstrated;

Determination of reporting requirements; and

Development of a corrective action process. Each potentially impacted environmental value is addressed in the Environmental Risk Action Plans below. Environmental Risk Action Plans have been prepared for:

Erosion and sedimentation;

Land contamination;

Fossil finds and Non-Indigenous Cultural Heritage;

Flora and fauna;

Weeds and feral animals;

Surface water;

Groundwater;

Air quality;

Noise and vibration;

Wastes;

Transport;

Hazard and risk;

Hazardous substances and dangerous goods;

Health and safety; and

Fire. Further, where the environmental aspect is deemed to be regionally significant, an environmental sub-plan has been developed. These have been developed for:

Erosion and Sedimentation (Erosion and Sediment Control Sub-plan); and

Weeds and Feral Animals (Weed and Feral Animal Management Sub-plan).


4.1 Erosion and sedimentation

Erosion and Sedimentation Action Plan

Environmental Element Integrity of soil structure, landscapes and surface water quality.

Environmental Protection

Objective

- Minimise land degradation through soil loss and erosion from the Project's activities. - Ensure the viability of stockpiled soil. - Sustainable use of quarry materials.

Performance Criteria - Manage the risk of soil erosion impacts from all work areas where vegetation is removed or the soil disturbed during construction

works in accordance with the IECA Australasia Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control (2008). - Objectives of the water quality monitoring program are maintained. - Long-term viability of stockpiled soil resources is not compromised. - Compliance with conditions of a registration certificate for ERA 16 (Extractive and screening activities) (2B/2C/2D) where > 5000t

is extracted from one location.

Implementation Strategy An Erosion and Sedimentation Sub-Plan has been prepared and is a standalone document. General soil erosion control measures - Disturbance (including clearance of any vegetation) will be restricted to essential areas only. Areas will be cleared progressively,

with construction activities commencing as soon as is practicable following clearance. - Roads, tracks, fencing and buildings will be placed to avoid disrupting overbank flood paths. - Potential high risk rainfall / flooding areas will be targeted for construction during the dry months and avoided during the wet

season. - Roads will be maintained and traffic constrained to the maintained surface. - Grasses and other ground-cover vegetation will be re-established on bare areas as soon as possible following construction,

especially during wetter summer months - Erodible soils and sensitive reaches of watercourses will be avoided where practicable. A 50 - 100 m buffer zone will be left

around these sensitive areas, dependent on the condition of the vegetation, slope, soil type, etc. - Erosion and sediment control plans will be prepared during the design phase of the Project and implemented prior to

construction commencing. - Crossing of waterways will be avoided where possible, if unavoidable; the crossing will be undertaken at right angles where

practical and have minimal clearing of riparian vegetation.


Erosion control measures in highly erodible areas - Highly erodible areas will be marked on the Environmental Work Plans - An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) will be prepared for each stage of construction. - Erosion matting (e.g. Jute Mesh) or sediment socks (e.g. sand-filled UV-resistant fabric tubes). - Large scale clearing on sodic and dispersive soils will be avoided where possible. - Application of soil ameliorants such as gypsum will be considered for sodic soils to reduce dispersivity. - Hardstand surface (e.g. crushed rock) to manage runoff and to reduce sediment loads will be utilised where required. - Contour banks and secondary containment ponds will be constructed where required.

Erosion control of stockpiled soils - In areas of large disturbance (substations, laydown/delivery areas and construction camp sites) an assessment will be

undertaken to establish handling techniques, the suitability of soil for rehabilitation and implement guidelines for disturbance - During stripping and stockpiling the following will be implemented:

o Where practicable vehicular traffic will be excluded from areas where soil is to be stripped o Vegetation clearance will be limited to the area required to safely construct the facility/work area o Soils will be stockpiled selectively according to soil type and salinity levels

- Stockpiles will be located outside of work areas, drainage lines and buffers to sensitive areas and will be clearly marked. The stockpiles will not be more than 3 m in height.

- Control measures (i.e. silt fences, etc.) will be implemented to control potential loss of stockpiled soil through erosion. Soil compaction reduction measures - Disturbance works will be timed, where practicable, to avoid wetter periods when soil is prone to compaction. - Vehicles will be constrained to designated roads, routes, and tower/ substation sites.

Dust reduction measures - The extent of the cleared area in any one location will be limited, where practicable. - Revegetation or rehabilitation will be undertaken as soon as is practicable to reduce the exposure time of bare soil. - Rehabilitated is defined as returning to original condition or in a condition as reasonably agreed with the landowner. - Regular spraying of water onto exposed soils for dust suppression, in particular near homesteads and sensitive receptors will be

implemented, or stable emulsions of bitumen in water will be utilised at these sites in conjunction with lower traffic speeds. - Regular grading of access tracks during intensive operations to maintain integrity. - Application of speed restrictions on construction traffic.


Monitoring and Auditing - Implementation of an ESCP monitoring program to observe any location and type of erosion, determine erosion rates, monitor

the effectiveness and integrity of erosion control measures and monitor the quality of runoff water. - Auditing of the effectiveness of the ESCP monitoring program annually.

Reporting - Monthly reporting of monitoring results, audits and incidents. - All incidents or release of materials to the environment must be reported immediately to the Environment Representative. - Incidents that may result in significant harm to the environment must be reported to regulatory bodies.

Corrective Action - Repair of erosion-control structures. - Removal of sediment build-up behind erosion control measures involving damming of water, when the capacity drops below

75%, to maintain their retention capacity. - Reinstatement of eroded soil or landforms. - Re-levelling within areas of differential settlement over buried services. - Revegetation of areas where groundcover is inadequate.

Responsibility Project Director, Environmental Representative, Superintendent, Foreman

Tools

EnviroLaw Q1371 Environmental Work Plans


4.2 Land contamination

Land Contamination Action Plan

Environmental Element Land values and soil quality.


Objective

- Ensure no health risks or environmental harm occurs as a result of contaminated sites disturbed by the Project construction activities.

- Prevent contamination of land resulting from construction activities.

Performance Criteria - Compliance with the Draft Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Contaminated Land – May 1998 (DERM). - No disturbance of contaminated material insitu within the easement or at substation sites. - No movement of contaminated material offsite without appropriate approvals (Contaminated Soil Disposal Permit). - No contamination of soil or water as a result of the Project construction activities. - Advise DERM of any notifiable activites (Schedule 3 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994) - Comply with AS190: 2004

Implementation Strategy - Known contaminated sites will be marked on the Environmental Work Plans. - All imported fill material will be certified as uncontaminated by the supplier. - During the detailed survey of the easement and associated construction sites, inspection for signs of contaminated sites will be

completed on properties listed on the Environmental Management Register (EMR). - Consultation with DERM will be carried out during detailed design of the Project to confirm:

o Whether storage of large quantities of hydrocarbons will result in areas being listed on the EMR; o Scope of contaminated land investigation for suspected or confirmed contaminated sites.

- Substation sites will be listed on the EMR due to the operational requirements of electrical transformer repair. - If unexpected contamination is encountered then all works will be stopped within the immediate area and investigated. - Handling and storage of hazardous materials will be undertaken in accordance with best practice and the Hazardous

Substances and Dangerous Goods Action Plan. - Removal of contaminated soils and disposal offsite will only be done when a method for onsite remediation is unavailable.

Excavation of contaminated soils will be done in accordance with directions from DERM. - Sub-contractors engaged to transport hazardous materials in bulk to the project are to have emergency spill procedures in place. - The Project will contain adequate spill kit products and equipment to manage such spills. Specialist sub-contractors may be

utilised to assist in clean up and disposal of large spills

Monitoring and Auditing Monitor and record movement of soil and other material on and off the Project easement and other construction sites.


Reporting - Monthly reporting of monitoring results, audits and incidents. - All incidents or release of materials to the environment must be reported immediately to the Environment Representative. - Incidents that may result in material or serious harm to the environment (i.e. greater than $5000 clean up costs) must be

reported to regulatory bodies.

Corrective Action Remediation of soil / Removal of soil where necessary.

Responsibility Environmental Representative

Tools

SafetyLaw and EnviroLaw


4.3 Fossil finds and Non-Indigenous Cultural Heritage

Fossil Find and Non-Indigenous Cultural Heritage Action Plan

Environmental Element Preservation of the fossil record Preservation of Non-Indigenous cultural heritage values


Objective

- Minimise disturbance/accidental damage of fossils. - Minimise accidental damage to Non-Indigenous cultural heritage values.

Performance Criteria No adverse impacts to fossil sites of significance. Non-Indigenous cultural heritage sites or items are not damaged by Project activities.

Implementation Strategy Fossil finds - Ground breaking works in the immediate vicinity will be stopped if a fossil is uncovered. - A suitability qualified individual (i.e. a Palaeontologist) will be engaged to complete an assessment of site significance. Non-Indigenous cultural heritage - Identified archaeological zones will be mapped on the Environmental Work Plans. - Protocols for assessment, reporting and protection of newly discovered sites will be developed and implemented. These

protocols may include the following steps: o Work will cease and care taken to minimise further disturbance. o The Supervisor will be notified immediately who will then report the find to the Environmental Representative. o Work will not commence again until an assessment is completed by a qualified archaeologist. o GPS coordinates and photos will be taken of the site.

- The site will be protected and managed (as recommended by the archaeologist) until a course of action is decided. - An assessment of the extent of potential impacts to items or places of non-Indigenous cultural heritage will be made by a

suitably qualified individual and ‘no go’ zones clearly marked before clearing or ground breaking activities are undertaken.

Monitoring and Auditing No specific monitoring unless fossils or items/places of non-Indigenous cultural heritage are found. Monitoring equipment at minimum will include a digital camera and GPS unit. Palaeontologist / Archaeologist will undertake formal monitoring and recording of fossil finds.

Reporting No specific reporting unless fossils or items/places of non-Indigenous cultural heritage are found. Relevant Government Departments notified of details of find as required.

Corrective Action No corrective action required.



Tools

Q1371 Stop Work


4.4 Flora and Fauna

Flora and Fauna Action Plan

Environmental Element Terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna and ecological communities.


Objective

Avoid or minimise impacts from Project construction activities on terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna (and habitat) and ecological communities.

Performance Criteria - Vegetation clearing is conducted in accordance with the performance requirements of the relevant vegetation management

code. - No disturbance to flora or fauna outside of the Project footprint (easement and substation sites) except where unavoidable for

construction access. - Self-sustaining groundcover and understorey is established in the easement post construction. - All necessary approvals are obtained prior to construction.

Implementation Strategy Preconstruction - Minor refinement of the easement location during landholder negotiations and detailed design phase will consider measures to

minimise vegetation removal. - Field surveys for Night Parrot, Carpentarian Pseudantechinus and Northern Leaf-nosed Bat species and habitat will be

undertaken prior to construction along the southern section of the Dajarra Road to the Common South Point alignment and the Common South Point to Cannington alignment.

- Targeted field investigations will be conducted to detect unmapped occurrences of significant flora species and communities within the proposed areas of disturbance and 200 m buffer surrounding these areas.

- Strict environmental controls will be developed and implemented where activities encroach into recommended buffer areas. - Transmission line design near waterways will be cognisant of riparian vegetation to ensure disturbance is minimised. - Site specific procedures will be developed at sensitive sites such as riparian corridors, which promote ongoing maintenance of

vegetation beneath the transmission lines, rather than removal of vegetation. Reduced clearing easement width and overall disturbance in riparian areas will be implemented when possible.

- Landholders will be consulted on the nature and extent of clearing and the proposed disposal techniques. - A targeted field assessment will be undertaken of conservation significant vegetation within disturbance areas (easement or

access tracks). - If significant species are found to occur, avoidance, buffering and monitoring for long-term health will be implemented. If

disturbance is unavoidable, consultation with SEWPaC or DERM for disturbance conditions will be carried out.


- If required, a species management plan will be developed for specifically mentioned threatened species of flora and fauna (as per Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999).

- If required an Offset Strategy will be developed in consultation with SEWPaC and DERM during the detailed planning/design for the Project, prior to release of the Supplementary EIS. The strategy will provide details of the ecosystems to be offset, appropriate offset ratios, the means of securing the offset areas for conservation purposes, and the proposed areas and locations of the required offsets – including an analysis of the suitability of the proposed offsets (ecological equivalence) to replace the values of those areas lost.

- Environmental Work Plans will be completed showing boundaries of areas to be cleared. Construction - All conductor and earth wire pull cable activity across watercourses will be conducted by helicopter and to minimise impact to

riparian vegetation in accordance with AS 6947-2009: Crossing of waterways by electricity infrastructure. - Vegetation clearing will be avoided during wet conditions. - Only cleared or non-remnant vegetation areas are to be used, where necessary, outside of the known footprint for the project

(i.e. laydown areas, pulling and tension stations, access tracks). - Low growing vegetation that poses no threat to the reliability and safety of the transmission line will not be removed, except to

provide maintenance access, or to reduce the potential for bushfire by removing fuel build up. - Ground cover and understorey of vegetated areas required for construction will be flattened rather than removed where practical. - The Erosion and Sedimentation Action Plan and the Surface Water Action Plan will be implemented prior to construction

activities commencing in a particular construction zone, to minimise impact on aquatic and terrestrial habitat. - Existing roads and tracks will be used for access where possible. - Access tracks will be clearly marked and no unauthorised use of alternatives will be permitted. - All adjacent vegetation and buffer extents that are not to be disturbed by clearing activities will be clearly cordoned off creating

‘no go zones’ for vehicles, materials, machinery, workers, excavated soil or fallen timber. - No-Go Zones around ground-truthed wetland habitat occurring in the vicinity of the proposed easement will be enforced during

all Project phases. - 50m buffers around rock outcrops, jump-ups and boulder pile habitat occurring within the proposed easement will be enforced

during all Project phases. - Machinery access on cracking soils beyond those areas necessary for the construction of the Project will be minimised in order

to avoid unnecessary soil compaction. - Machinery access and subsequent soil compaction within and adjacent to retained vegetation will be minimised. - ‘Go slow zones’ (40km/hr) for vehicles and machinery will be established where non-gazetted roads or tracks are located


adjacent to areas of woodland, wetlands, and rock outcrop/jump-up areas or adjacent to areas identified as priority habitat for significant species.

- Standard dust suppression techniques will be utilised near human sensitive receptors and sensitive environmental areas. - Hand clearing techniques and use of hand and mechanical weed control will be considered in the vicinity of conservation

significant vegetation such as that contained in the Rishton Scrub. - Some felled timber will be retained to locate within adjacent habitat to increase sheltering opportunities for displaced animals. - Fauna spotter/catcher will be present during clearing activities to:

o Check vegetation for fauna and breeding sites; and o Check caves and crevices within rocky areas for bat roosts.

- Project personnel will be instructed to check for any trapped wildlife in excavations or under stockpiles of materials. This issue will be covered in toolbox talks so employees are aware of dangers to both themselves and the trapped wildlife. A fauna spotter/catcher will be consulted for removal of trapped fauna.

- Ensure appropriate treatment of injured/orphaned animals through liaison with local Wildlife Carers and Veterinarians. - Where clearing hollow-bearing trees cannot be avoided, installation of nest boxes in nearby suitable vegetation will be

considered. - Reduce risk of sediment-laden runoff to aquatic ecosystems through implementation of the Erosion and Sedimentation Action

Plan, and construction near creeks in the dry season. - The following crossing strategy will minimise impacts to aquatic ecology from the construction of temporary creek crossings for

access roads: o fords will be used only on minor (first and second order) streams o culverts will be used for larger waterways that are moderately wide (approximately 20 m) with moderate bank height (e.g. in

the order of 5 m high), and o span bridges will be used for waterways that are wide (e.g. in the order of 60 m) and have high banks (e.g. in the order of

8 m). o crossings will be rehabilitated.

- Impacts associated with the construction of permanent creek crossings by roads will be minimised by: o construction undertaken during the dry season (as is planned), o fish passage not obstructed; and o stormwater and erosion control measures implemented.

- Towers and associated construction materials will be located outside of watercourses and wetlands. Risks to waterways due to the installation of towers will be further minimised by ensuring that there is a buffer of 50 – 100 m between the tower and the watercourse channel/wetland (depending on the nature of the watercourse and local geology).


- Bird diverting devices will be installed on transmission lines in close proximity to wetlands and significant riparian areas; - Following the construction phase, cleared woodland and grassland areas that are not required for on-going maintenance, access

and/or fire safety obligations will be allowed to regenerate naturally. Revegetation may be used where natural regeneration is not successful.

Monitoring and Auditing - Daily visual inspection to ensure that clearing is occurring as per the Environmental Work Plan. Record instances of

unauthorised clearing outside clearing boundaries. - Record fauna activity that will require attention of the spotter/catcher. - Three-monthly monitoring of regeneration of areas cleared for construction and no longer needed for operations or maintenance.

Monitoring to coincide with weed and feral animal monitoring.

Reporting Monthly reporting of vegetation clearing, fauna activity and regeneration success to Project Director.

Corrective Action - Review implementation strategies if necessary. - Manage any significant vegetation, ecological communities or important fauna habitat identified during construction activities in

accordance with the implementation strategies. - Where areas not required for operations and maintenance are not regenerating successfully, a rehabilitation plan will be

developed in consultation with the landholder and the relevant government authority.


Tools

Q1371 Environmental Checklist EnviroLaw


4.5 Weeds and feral animals

Weed and Feral Animal Action Plan

Environmental Element Terrestrial flora and fauna, ecological communities and habitat.


Objective

- Weeds or undesirable fauna species that are not already present are not introduced. - No further expansion of weeds or undesirable fauna species from the Project's activities.

Performance Criteria No increase in the distribution of weeds in the area disturbed by or influenced by construction activities.

Implementation Strategy - A Weed and Feral Animal Management Sub-Plan has been prepared and is a standalone document. - Suitable weed control measures will be implemented through co-ordination with existing local council weed and pest

management programs, landowner eradication programs and Southern Gulf Catchments Regional Pest Management Plan. - Weed wash down procedures will be developed and implemented including CopperString personnel trained in vehicle hygiene

and weed identification. - Weed control procedures will be followed for weeds that become established on site. - Regular monitoring will be carried out at disturbance areas and access tracks. - Training in weed awareness and procedures will be given to all construction personnel. - Movement protocol for vehicles and plant will be established. - Car parking areas will be defined at all construction sites. These will be regularly inspected for weeds and weeds eradicated

when found. - The Project will observe the following controls for fire ants (Leighton Contractors have an approved Fire Ant Management Plan –

DPI&F Approved Risk Management Plan ARMP No. 2254): o Material supplied from Fire Ant Zones must be accompanied by a Fire Ant Declaration. o Loads of high risk items e.g. soil, gravel, sand, potting mix, baled hay or straw from Fire Ant Restricted Areas) must be

accompanied by a Fire Ant Declaration or Movement Control Form. o High risk equipment will be inspected before entering construction sites and washed/brushed before leaving the site.

- Feral animals will be controlled by: o Limiting the introduction of feral animals into the area of interest o Rapidly controlling any feral animals that become established on the site o Regularly monitoring the area of interest o Preparing a control/eradication plan with follow up action when and where needed.


o Banning domestic animals (belonging to CopperString personnel and subcontractors) from the Project easement and substation sites.

o Sub plan includes Insect Disease Vectors (including mosquito and biting midges) mitigation strategies.

Monitoring and Auditing - Weekly inspection of access roads and easement during construction in any particular construction zone, including off easement

areas such as laydown areas where applicable. - Three-monthly visual check for weed and feral animal infestation of all easement and access roads in construction zones that

have been completed, until commissioning is completed.

Reporting Summary of weed control procedures and results of monitoring to be included in the monthly report.

Corrective Action Where weed or feral infestation is reported, review of weed control procedures and training will be carried out. Change of procedures will be implemented where necessary. New infestations will be removed and disposed of appropriately.


Tools

Q1371 Environmental Checklist Q1371 Fire Ant Inspection Log Q1371 Fire Ant Management Plan Q1371 Pre-commencement Site Inspection for Fire Ants Q1371 Equipment clean-down checklist (fire ants)


4.6 Surface water

Surface Water Action Plan

Environmental Element - Existing surface water quality in waterways, wetlands and surface water storages. - Existing surface water flow regimes of waterways and flow volumes for surface water users.


Objective

- Minimise or avoid impacts on receiving water quality in waterways, wetlands and surface water storages. - No adverse impacts on surface water storages or downstream surface water users. - Maintain water quality at pre-construction levels.

Performance Criteria - Proper implementation and maintenance of best practice erosion and sediment control practices in accordance with Erosion and

Sediment Action Plan. - Site clearing and reinstatement to be undertaken in accordance with Flora and Fauna Action Plan - Implementation of controls for spill management/containment of fire fighting waste. - Water discharged from site complies with the following water quality criteria adopted from QWQG Central Coast Region:

Turbidity: 25 NTU, pH: 6.5-8.0, and dissolved oxygen: 6mg/L. Note: a more stringent 25NTU has been chosen over the 50NTU in the QWQG Central Coast Region. OR < 10% decrease in water quality from upstream water quality (upstream of easement) during flow events; OR no decrease in water quality from stagnate water pools during periods of no flow; OR within 20 to 80th percentile baseline water quality parameters where available.

- No impacts on water allocations of downstream users (zero non-vexatious public complaints).

Implementation Strategy - Environmental Work Plans to contain locations of major drainage lines and upstream and downstream monitoring locations. - Access tracks, stockpiles and laydown areas will be located as far as practicable away from important wetlands, waterways and

drainage lines. - Where possible, the majority of construction works adjacent to waterways will be scheduled during the dry season (typically May

to October) to limit exposure of disturbed ground surfaces to erosive impacts of rainfall. - All conductor and earth wire pull cable activity across watercourses will be conducted by helicopter and to minimise impact to

riparian vegetation in accordance with AS 6947-2009: Crossing of waterways by electricity infrastructure - Erosion and sediment controls will be implemented in accordance with best practice and the Erosion and Sediment Management

Plan. - Natural reinstatement of all disturbed areas will be promoted to minimise erosion potential. - Vegetation clearing will be confined to minimum area required and undertaken in accordance with the Flora and Fauna Action

Plan. - Any contaminated water discharged from site will be tested and, if necessary, treated prior to discharge to ensure water meets


discharge criteria (i.e. water quality guideline values). - Ponded water will be managed in the following order of preference, following testing and treatment (where required):

a) Reused for dust suppression / watering of rehabilitated areas other beneficial project uses; b) Pumped overland using energy dissipaters to ensure it does not create an erosion problem c) Pumped to watercourse

- Motor vehicle workshop activities (for maintenance of plant and equipment) will only be undertaken at nominated, purpose-built or existing locations, with appropriate approvals (i.e. ERA 21).

- Construction materials, topsoil and mulch will not be stockpiled in close proximity to waterways or drainage lines 9e.g. 40m) - Refuelling of machinery will be conducted at least 30m from a waterway, and chemicals stored at least 100m from a waterway. - Procedures for the use, handling and storage of chemicals, hydrocarbons and other hazardous substances will be developed

and implemented to minimise accidental spills, as well as to ensure adequate clean up and reporting to minimise the risk of the accidental spillage occurring in the future.

- Any waterway crossings required for access tracks will be constructed in accordance with approved designs and conditions of relevant permits.

- Where vegetation in riparian areas is required to be removed, it will be lopped instead of cleared (where possible for certain plant species only) to maintain bank stability and reduce ground disturbance.

- The design and operation of construction camps will take into consideration measures to minimise water usage (e.g. low flow showerheads, taps, dual flush toilets, wastewater recycling etc.).

- Irrigation from wastewater treatment at construction camps will be avoided or minimised during wet weather to limit nutrient rich runoff.

Monitoring and Auditing - Inspection of erosion and sediment control strategies will be undertaken daily and reported on a weekly basis, or in accordance

with the Erosion and Control Action Plan. Corrective actions to be implemented in a reasonable timeframe as agreed between the Environmental representative and foreman or as specified in the Erosion and Control Action Plan.

- A record will be kept of any contaminated water treated prior to release (date, turbidity, pH, DO, discharge location, approximate volume).

- A baseline water quality monitoring program will be implemented during the pre-construction phase to assess existing conditions. Sampling is to be conducted at locations close to environmentally sensitive locations (e.g. Chinaman Creek and Chinaman Creek Dam), and any waterways where in-stream works or riparian vegetation removal is proposed.

- A water quality monitoring program will be implemented during the construction phase to monitor any impacts of construction and post-construction activities. Sampling is to be conducted at locations close to environmentally sensitive locations (e.g. Chinaman Creek and Chinaman Creek Dam) and any waterways where in-stream works or riparian vegetation removal is proposed.


- Monitoring will include in-situ parameters using a calibrated water quality instrument: turbidity, pH, dissolved oxygen, electrical conductivity, temperature, and visible signs of hydrocarbons.

- Monitoring of waterways for in-situ parameters will be undertaken daily during in-stream works until water quality returns to pre-construction levels OR where three or more consecutive monitoring events demonstrate the downstream water quality is at least equivalent to the upstream water quality or better.

- Monitoring of works adjacent to waterways will be conducted after major rainfall events (e.g. a 25mm/hr storm event or 50mm/24hrs period). Monitoring is to be undertaken immediately following such rainfall events or within 4 hours of the start of the next working day.

- If water quality data indicates exceedance of water quality guideline values and/ or baseline water quality, further investigation into possible causes is to be undertaken.

Reporting Monthly reporting of water quality monitoring results will be undertaken. In the unlikely event of breaches of the water quality performance indicators, DERM will be notified of any material or serious environmental harm.

Corrective Action Where treated water does not meet objectives (i.e. turbidity, ph) water will be further treated prior to release.


Tools

Q1371 Water Release Approval Q1371 Baseline Water Quality sampling Q1371 Environmental Site Inspection Checklist


4.7 Groundwater

Groundwater Action Plan

Environmental Element - Groundwater flows and water quality for existing and future users (water used for drinking, irrigation, stock watering, industrial,

aquaculture). - Flows and water quality necessary to maintain ecological and cultural values associated with springs and baseflow to

watercourses.


Objective

- Ecological and cultural significance of active springs are protected. - Flows to Great Artesian Basin (GAB) springs are maintained. - Baseflow to watercourses is maintained. - Entitlements/yields of existing bore users are maintained. - Water quality is fit for use (complies with relevant guidelines for end use). - Groundwater quality is not decreased from activities associated with Project construction.

Performance Criteria - Alignment and easement avoids existing landowners bores where possible. - No long term decrease in water quality as a result of the Project construction. - No detrimental impact to surrounding/existing users (or compensation provided). Where GAB water is used, no impact to

existing users may be demonstrated using minimum separation distance from existing bores connected to the same management in accordance with the GAB Resource Operations Plan (2007), or via pump tests.

- Rate at which water is taken from subartesian water hydraulically connected to Torrens Creek does not exceed the subartesian recharge rate in accordance with Water Resources (Cooper Creek) Plan (2000).

- Drinking water complies with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (NHMRC, 2004); o Risk and hazard assessment of any new or existing groundwater supply bores including full chemical testing prior to use;

o Daily testing of pH (6.6 to 8.5), turbidity (<5NTU) and chlorine residual (residual between 0.2-0.5mg/L if chlorine disinfection

used) and weekly testing of E. Coli (no detection/100 mL) as a minimum and/or as per the outcomes of the risk and hazard

assessment;

- On site wastewater system and irrigation of effluent complies with AS/NZS 1547-2000. - Compliance with permit conditions for groundwater use

Implementation Strategy Pre-construction - The route has been selected to avoid disturbance to springs. - The route has been selected in consultation with landholders to avoid existing bores where possible. - Permits will be obtained where necessary to use water for construction purposes in all locations. - Bores and wells on private property will be used by agreement with the landholder, who may impose conditions on the use of


water on the property. - Water will be sourced from existing town water supplies where feasible, subject to agreements with Council and pump tests to

confirm adequate yields. - Prior to using an existing bore, pump tests will be undertaken to confirm adequate yield available for existing and proposed camp

supply. Adjacent bores will be monitored to confirm draw down will not impact on existing entitlements. - Should a new bore be constructed, pump tests in surrounding bores will be undertaken prior to taking water from the same

aquifer to ensure adequate separation distance and no detrimental impact to existing users. - Should a pump test indicate that the proposed water use may impact on existing entitlements, an agreement may be made with

the affected user (e.g. to supply water or otherwise compensate). - The Project will ensure the landholder signs off any agreement to access water. - Should dewatering be required, a management plan will be developed during detailed design phase for the treatment and testing

of water prior to release. - Design of on site wastewater system and irrigation of effluent will comply with AS/NZS 1547-2000. - An emergency response plan for containment and remediation of accidental spills/fire fighting will be developed during the

detailed design phase.

Construction - Demand management strategies will be investigated and implemented to conserve water at construction camps, where

practicable, including: o The use of Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) rated plumbing and appliances (e.g. AAA+ rated shower

roses); o Dual flush cisterns; o Water pressure limiting devices that restrict maximum water pressure; o Water education of construction personnel.

- Where feasible, rainwater may be collected from roofs to supplement existing supplies. - A suitably qualified licensed driller will be used to construct or alter water bores of more than six metres depth. - Monitoring of groundwater levels will be carried out where necessary. - Treatment of water to meet potable standards as required will be implemented. - An emergency response plan for containment and remediation of accidental spills will be developed and implemented. - Abandoned bores to be decommissioned by a suitably qualified licensed driller.

Monitoring and Auditing - Monthly groundwater monitoring of surrounding bore levels to ensure yields are maintained. Monitoring will commence prior to

construction (to identify baseline) and conclude at practical completion of water use.


- Water use will be metered in accordance with permit requirements. - Water quality monitoring for drinking water will be undertaken in accordance with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (NHMRC,

2004). - Monitoring of on site wastewater treatment system to be undertaken in accordance with AS/NZS 1547-2000.

Reporting Monthly reporting of groundwater monitoring results will be undertaken where required.

Corrective Action - Should yields decrease, alternative source of water to be used, or work to stop until appropriate compensation is determined (i.e.

supply of water or compensation). - Should potential groundwater contamination occur (i.e. spill), specialist assessment of site and remedial actions will be

undertaken as recommended.


Tools

Q1371 Water Release Approval Q1371 Baseline Water Quality sampling


4.8 Air quality

Air Quality Action Plan

Environmental Element Atmosphere and liveability of the construction sites, surrounding areas and sensitive receptors.


Objective

Reduce and control the effects of air pollution generated from the construction activities on adjacent receptors, travelling public, workers and flora and fauna.

Performance Criteria - Compliance with relevant legislation including the Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 2008. - PM10 has a target of 50ug/m3 averaged over a 24hr period - Total Suspended Particulates has a target of 90ug/m3 for an averaging period of 1 year - If Dust Deposition Gauges are required, the ash content is to be < 4g/m2/month (equivalent to 120mg/m2/day). - No non-vexatious complaints regarding air emissions or dust.

Implementation Strategy - The following management strategies will be implemented for controlling dust:

o Use of water carts for water suppression near human sensitive receptors o Use of soil binders where required o Reduced speeds on access tracks and easements o Signage for vehicles drivers.

- Watering of site accesses and stockpiles near human sensitive receptors and for health and safety requirements will be supplemented with wet brooming and the retrieval of deposited dirt with street cleaners from access points.

- Truck tyre washing and brush down facilities will be designated at sites where site traffic is dragging mud/ soil when entering public roads.

- Soil stockpiles will be located away from sensitive receptors and stabilised, should they be left longer than a month. - Burning of vegetation or other materials is prohibited. - Cleared areas within a construction zone will be progressively reinstated and stabilised as soon as practicable. - A No-idling Policy will be enforced on site to minimise unnecessary fuel consumption and subsequent greenhouse gas

emissions. - Dust generating loads being hauled in or out of the construction zones will be covered. - A minimum 100 m buffer will be maintained between concrete batching plants and sensitive receptors. -

Discharging Ozone Depleting Substances and Synthetic Greenhouse Gases - Products containing an Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS) or Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (SGG) will only be used for their


designated purpose. (See EnviroLaw for definitions.). The use of a Halon fire extinguisher during a training exercise will not be permitted unless the purpose of the discharge is to:

a) test the design of a fire extinguishing system or fire extinguisher

b) calibrate equipment used to detect extinguishing agent leaks. (See EnviroLaw for definition.)

- A permit allowing the discharge must be granted by the Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board.

Workshop Operations CFCs - Coolants and refrigerants are used in the maintenance of air-conditioning systems in workshops. The project will check State and

Territory requirements to operate a workshop where CFCs are used as registration and licensing may be required. - For example, Queensland requires a Gas Work Licence or Gas Work Authorisation, issued by the Chief Inspector, Petroleum

and Gas, to install, remove or repair, services, tests or certify type A or type B devices gas system. - Type A gas appliances include appliances used to produce heat, lights or power, or for refrigeration where gas is the fuel.

Monitoring and Auditing - Baseline monitoring will be undertaken for Total Suspended Solids and PM10 (particulate matter up to ten micrometres in size)

at nominated locations if required. - All dust generating activities will be inspected daily. - Wind speed and direction will be monitored during the shift to enable high wind warnings to be issued if required. - Onsite monitoring will be established within 24 hours of receiving a non-vexatious complaint, and continue until normal

conditions prevail. - All complaints will be recorded in the consultation manager database and reported to the Stakeholder and Community

Representative within 24 hours.

Reporting - All employees to report potential dust nuisance areas to the Environmental Representative. - Monitoring details will be included in monthly reports

Corrective Action Where significant nuisance to sensitive receptors and exceedence of performance criteria has occurred, the Project will: - Cease work at that location or modify work to correct the problem. - Implement daily monitoring of the performance criteria until levels are in compliance. - Stand down any machinery found with excessive (prolonged and visible) emission levels, until appropriately repaired or newer

equipment supplied with more effective mufflers/emission systems. - Consider remedial measures such as dust suppressants, wetting agents, water carts or alternative haul and travel route to

reduce or eliminate the problem.


Responsibility Employees, Foreman, Environmental Representative

Tools

Q1371 EnviroLaw Q1371 Environmental Work Plans


4.9 Noise and vibration

Noise and Vibration Action Plan

Environmental Element Acoustic environment


Objective

Reduce and control the effects of noise and vibration generated from the construction activities on adjacent human receptors, employees, and flora and fauna.

Performance Criteria - Compliance with environmental and safety legislative requirements for noise and vibration. - Construction noise shall be controlled to the extent such that it does not exceed the following levels, as assessed at 5 m from the

external façade of a noise sensitive place:

Day Time Operating Constraint

Mon - Sun 06:30 – 18:30* LA10, 1hr 55 dB(A)

06:30 – 18:30* LAeq, 1hr 50 dB(A)

18:30 – 22:00 LA10, 1hr 55 dB(A)

18:30 – 22:00 LAeq, 1hr 50 dB(A)

22:00 – 06:30 LA10, 1hr 45 dB(A)

22:00 – 06:30 LAeq, 1hr 40 dB(A)

22:00 – 06:30 LA1, 1hr 50 dB(A)

* Where works are likely to impact upon noise sensitive receptors, the Project will 'ramp up' and 'ramp down' works, with no significant noise generation between the hours of 06:00 – 06:30 and 18:00 – 18:30.

Blasting shall be controlled to the extent such that it does not exceed the following levels, as assessed at any noise sensitive place:

Airblast Overpressure and Vibration Parameter

Between 09:00 – 15:00 Monday to Friday; and between 09:00 – 13:00 Saturdays

Airblast Overpressure 115 dB(L) for 9 out of any 10 consecutive blasts regardless of interval between blasts.

Any single blast must not exceed 120 dB(L).

Peak Particle Velocity (PPV) 5 mm/s for 9 out of any 10 consecutive blasts regardless of interval between blasts.


Implementation Strategy - A plan will be developed to monitor locations considered sensitive throughout the period that construction activities are

occurring. - Conducting targeted community communication prior to out of normal working hours works (outside of 6:30am to 6:30pm

Monday to Friday; 6:30am – 1pm Saturday) in close proximity to noise sensitive locations and for noisy activities such as blasting activities and helicopter (aerial) stringing of lines.

- Proposed working hours of the construction workforce for each component of construction are as follows: Clearing and access: 6.30 am to 6.30 pm – 7 days a week

Substation sites: 6.30 am to 6.30 pm – 7 days a week;

Transmission line works: 6.30 am to 6.30 pm – 7 days a week;

Batching plants: 4 am to 4 pm – 7 days a week (seasonal variation anticipated to impact on hours of operation); and

Laydown/delivery areas: 24 hours a day – 7 days a week.

- Restricting blasting period to between 10am to 3pm. Blasting on Sundays and Public Holidays should be avoided where possible.

- Schedule construction works and timing of deliveries to minimise potential noise impacts on noise sensitive locations, as much as practical.

- Periodic logging and spot checks will be undertaken where necessary to ensure limits are not being exceeded. - Where pile driving, heavy or light rolling is to be undertaken, within the corresponding zone of influence (below), the construction

manager will determine if a condition survey is to be undertaken. Zones of Influence distances are determined by multiplying the safe working distances by predetermined factors (normally 3 times the safe working distance). However, this must be confirmed locally. Examples of safe working distance:

1. Pile Driving is 60 metres multiplied by three = 180 metres

2. Heavy Rolling is 20 metres x 3 = 60 metres

3. Light Rolling is 10 Metres x 3 = 30 metres.

Within the zone of influence, the environmental representative in consultation with the foreman and site engineer is to consider the application of mitigation strategies following a risk assessment to minimise potential for harm due to vibration.

- Vehicle parking will be designated in order to not cause local disturbance. - Light and heavy vehicles, construction plant and equipment are to be regularly serviced, in a good state of repair.


- Where noise level exceedances cannot be avoided, consideration should be given to applying time restrictions and/or providing quiet periods for nearby residents.

- Designated hearing protection areas and equipment will be identified with signs or stickers. - All personnel will be provided with instruction and purpose of the relevant personal protective equipment. - The Project will hold toolbox talks on the effects of noise induced hearing loss and environmental requirements relating to noise. - Keep tools in good working condition to minimise vibration exposure limits. - Observe good work practices and implement toolbox talks to discuss effects of vibration.

Monitoring and Auditing - Baseline monitoring will be undertaken where required by the administering authority. - Monitoring of noise will be undertaken within 24 hours of receiving a complaint to verify if the complaint is related to Project

construction activities. - All complaints will be recorded in the consultation manager database and reported to the Stakeholder and Community

Representative within 48 hours. Undertake vibration monitoring where construction works are undertaken within the zone of influence as defined above.

Reporting The details of any noise and vibration measurements, results of corrective actions and complaints records will be included in monthly reports.

Corrective Action Mitigation measures such as temporary noise barriers, machine enclosures, screening or construction programming will be considered.

Responsibility Construction Manager, Safety Representative, Environmental Representative

Tools

Q1371 Noise Control Summary SafetyLaw and EnviroLaw (search index for Noise) Q1371 Safety, Health and Environmental Work Method Statement


4.10 Wastes

Waste Action Plan

Environmental Element Land, water and air values of the area influenced by construction activities.


Objective Manage wastes in a way that reduces potential impact on the environment including avoiding, reusing, recycling, waste to energy initiatives, and disposal.

Performance Criteria - Compliance with Commonwealth and State legislation, guidelines and strategies. - No land or water contamination as a result of Project construction activities and waste management. - Minimal waste generated by construction activities.

Implementation Strategy - A target of minimum 75% recycling of recyclable site and office waste will be implemented. - Appropriate approvals and permits will be obtained for storage and disposal. - Hazardous wastes will be disposed of in accordance with Commonwealth and State requirements. - Disposal of hazardous wastes or goods will be tracked through waste tracking certificates and manifests. - Waste oils will be recycled and waste tyres will be disposed of at approved locations. - Spent batteries will be stored in an acid-proof container in an area where they are not exposed to rain - and subsequent water run-off. Landholders will be consulted on the most appropriate use of green waste outside of the

allowable tower footprint and site specific management measures will be presented for individual tower locations. No green waste will be allowed to fall into waterways and will be stored at least 40 m from waterways prior to disposal.

- Spoil from the construction tower foundations will be stockpiled and spread over the construction site especially around the foot of the transmission towers and covered with topsoil and mulched green waste from clearing activity at that site as far as practicable. During wet weather, stockpiles will be protected from erosion as necessary and appropriate.

- Treated timbers (which contain arsenic) and pesticide treatments (which contain chlorine residues) will be managed and disposed of appropriately.

- The Land Contamination Action Plan, Groundwater Action Plan and Surface Water Action Plan will be implemented. - All Project construction sites (e.g. easement, laydown areas, camps, substations) will be cleared of items and waste at the end

of the construction period. Reuse and recycling of waste construction material will be maximised. - Apart from care to avoid spillage, all spills of any hydrocarbon will be promptly remediated in accordance with the EMP and all

work teams will be equipped with spill kits. - The project will report all waste disposed of off-site each month via the Greenhouse Emissions and Environmental Management

Information System (GEEMIS). Waste reports will be obtained from the waste management provider to quantify waste disposed


of by waste stream (e.g. concrete, timber, paper) in the units of measurement required by GEEMIS.

Monitoring and Auditing - Daily inspection of all waste collection areas. - Waste movements recorded in a waste removal register.

Reporting Waste monitoring and waste tracking certificates /manifests, methods, locations etc. will be included in the monthly report.

Corrective Action Waste management procedures will be reviewed in the event of non-conformance notices after auditing.


Tools

Q1371 GOMP Q1371 GEEMIS Training Q1371 Recycling Q1371 Waste Management Records Q1371 Monthly Project Environment Report Q1371 Contractor Environmental Actions Q1371 Environmental Checklist Q1371 Waste Removal Register


4.11 Transport

Transport Action Plan

Environmental Element - Transport network and public road users


Objective

- Ensure that the safety, efficiency and condition of the transport network are maintained with effective management of increased traffic along transport routes due to the construction of the Project.

Performance Criteria - Compliance with relevant permits, guidelines and standards. - No road accidents or incidents in relation to the construction and operation of the Project. - No reasonable complaints regarding the transport of freight and personnel - At the completion of the transport activities associated with the construction of the Project, the access roads will be in the same

or superior condition than at the commencement of the works.

Implementation Strategy - A Road Use Management Plan (RUMP) will be developed in conjunction with the haulage contractor and transport agencies

(DTMR, QPS, QR and local councils). - Implementation and communication of all aspects of the RUMP in coordination with the local council authorities and transport

agencies. - Undertaking forward planning to ensure equipment transportation complies with permit approvals and requirements of the

RUMP. - CopperString will consult with transport agencies and local council authorities at the earliest possible instance regarding the use

local roads, loads requiring transportation, transport types, construction schedule and other relevant transport information. - Use of a licensed haulage contractor with experience in transporting similar loads in rural areas, responsible for obtaining all

required approvals and permits from DTMR and other authorities and liaising with local councils and for complying with conditions specified in the approvals.

- Transport contractors will ensure that they and their sub-contractors comply with all licensing, approvals and permitting requirements related to the movement of construction vehicles on public roads surrounding the construction zones and workers camps.

- Transport routes will be defined and speed limits enforced for Project transport. Signage to direct traffic flows appropriately during haulage through regional towns will be considered.

- No crossing of highways, except at designated ‘safe’ crossing points in accordance with approved transport routes. - Buses will transport personnel from the regional air access point to the construction camp.


- Permits will be sought from DTMR and the Queensland Police Service for the transport of over dimensional load vehicle permits. An application for permission to take over dimensional loads across QR infrastructure will be made where appropriate, including bridges and rail level crossings.

- CopperString will ensure contractors and those engaged in official transport activities for and on behalf of the Project are fully compliant with the Queensland regulations for licensing and approvals of equipment and personnel for the transportation of over dimensional equipment.

- Where possible transport of large over-dimensional materials outside peak road usage periods will be utilised to reduce impacts on road network (conditional on DTMR and Queensland Police Service approvals).

- Over-dimension or road trucks associated with the construction of the Project will minimise, where possible, transportation of goods on the Flinders or Barkly Highways during school bus hours (7.30 am and 8.50 am, and between 3.20 pm and 4.30 pm, for the duration of the school year) and during major cattle sale events.

- Consultation will occur with the identified bus operators and colleges in the region on the construction program, activities and proposed transport routes. A management strategy to effectively minimise the risk to bus services will form part of the RUMP.

- Provision of traffic controllers at intersections to access roads on the Flinders and Barkly Highway to help assist large trucks egressing the alignment construction zones during peak activity (considered for the location and conditions to be more than 10 vehicles per hour to the same intersection access or destination) between July 2012 and July 2013.

- Advance warning signs will be placed on each approach, 200 m from the primary access roads with ‘trucks entering’ warnings when traffic controllers are present.

- Where necessary when working near roads, workers will use PPE including high-visibility vests and ensure adequate sight distances and warning signs are deployed.

- CopperString will prepare road dilapidation reports covering pavement and drainage structures in consultation with the DTMR and local council authorities for the route prior to the commencement of Project construction and after construction is complete.

- Reinstating pre-existing conditions after temporary modifications to the roads and pavement along the route including some grading at intersections and at local entries to private land.

- Landholders will be notified of Project delivery and construction activities likely to impact on management of their property. CopperString will also minimise impacts to the private landholders by:

- Ensuring access to and from properties will be in accordance with executed individual landholder interface agreements. - Constructing access tracks for a maximum speed of 60 km/hr for light vehicles and 40 km/hr for heavier vehicles for

roads with a gradient less than 20 percent. - Utilising existing tracks to the greatest practical extent and the use of existing or new tracks will occur in consultation

with affected landholders. - Limiting accessibility of private access tracks to the public (other than relevant landholders for private use) and will be


signing accordingly to restrict unauthorised access. - Community consultation will occur with ongoing updates and advice to local communities of Project activities and potential

hazards. - Access to construction sites by emergency service vehicles will be maintained at all times. - To minimise the impact of construction traffic on these roads during wet weather, the following mitigation measures will be

implemented: - Structuring the construction program so that where possible peak construction activities are programmed to occur

outside of the wet weather period, where areas are susceptible to flooding; - Implementing as part of the RUMP communication paths and procedures for road use in wet weather, stop work

conditions and transport agency consultation on weather events and road use condition; and - Formalising wet weather access arrangements with private landholders, to ensure suitable use of unsealed access

tracks. - CopperString will liaise with DTMR to allow vegetation clearing and agree to install an approach ‘T’ signage for the above

intersections. Turnoffs to and from the laydown/delivery areas to the relevant side roads will comply with the Route Assessment Guidelines for Multi-combination Vehicles (DTMR, 2007).

- CopperString will maximise the safety of the driving workforce and the general transportation network by requiring: - Vehicle handling and road condition awareness training for drivers and workers; - UHF transceivers to all authorised vehicles and train users in protocols for UHF usage to alert other vehicles of

concerns or potential hazards; - Regular alcohol and drug testing of 4WD-authorised drivers.

- CopperString will ensure that all contractors and those engaged in official transport activities for and on behalf of the project are fully compliant with the commercial driver fatigue management systems under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Fatigue Management) Regulation 1998.

- The transport of any dangerous or hazardous goods will be carried out in accordance with the National Transport Commission’s Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (2007).

- Should any changes or upgrades to the road network be identified in the later planning and design stages, these will be designed and constructed in line with the requirements set out in the Road Planning and Design Manual - Interim Guide to Road Planning and Design Practice (DTMR, 2010) or final standard, relevant Austroads guidelines, the local council planning requirements (as appropriate) and consultation with the applicable transport agency.

- CopperString will reinstate pre-existing conditions after any temporary modifications to the roads and pavement along the route including some grading at intersections and at local entries to private land.


Monitoring and Auditing - Procedures will be implemented to monitor and record the traffic impacts during construction, such as noise, dust nuisance and

travel times as part of the RUMP Management Plan. - Complaints will be reviewed as part of the Stakeholder Communications and Engagement Plan. - Records will be maintained of flood damage or other consequential issues affecting the road conditions during the Project’s

construction schedule so as not to recover issues relating to other users or weather event impacts.

Reporting - In accordance with the RUMP

Corrective Action - Review of the RUMP. - Where compliance with the relevant permits, guidelines and standards is not met an immediate review of the RUMP will be

conducted in consultation with transport agencies.

Responsibility - Construction Manager, Engineer, Environmental Representative


4.12 Hazard and risk

Hazard and Risk Action Plan

Environmental Element Land, water and air values and human interactions with the area influenced by construction activities.


Objective Safely manage the risks to the workforce, public and existing environmental values, including surrounding land uses associated with the Project.

Performance Criteria - Compliance with relevant legislation, guidelines and standards. - No incidents from the Project's activities involving the public. - No serious injuries, fatalities or environmental harm caused by the Project's activities. - No traffic accidents caused by the Project's activities. - No unauthorised access to substation sites. - All incidents responded to in 24 hours.

Implementation Strategy - A Risk Management Plan that incorporates the following management plans/activities will be implemented:

o Safety in Design Reviews/Design Specifications o Environmental Management Plan o Safety Management System o Quality Management Plan o Emergency Management Plan o Road Use Management Plan.

- Project risks will be captured and managed in Active Risk Manager (ARM) in accordance with Leighton Contractors ISO 9001 quality management system.

- Safety, Health and Environmental Work Methods Statements will be developed to ensure personnel are qualified to undertake activities and environmental and health and safety risks and their corresponding mitigation strategies are identified and communicated for each work activity.

- A Bushfire Management Plan will be developed and will consider both network design and operating features relevant to fire prevention, as well as environmental procedures, such as vegetation management, to manage and mitigate the potential consequences of an ignition.

- Open communication with landholders and stakeholders regarding Project activities (as part of the SCE Plan) will be undertaken. - Storage of hazardous and dangerous goods in accordance with relevant standards and physical separation will be implemented

where appropriate.


- Transport of hazardous and dangerous goods will be carried out in accordance with the ADG Code and specific safety management plans.

- Transport of over dimensional loads will be in accordance with the permits sought from DTMR and QPS and associated guidelines.

- Construction schedules will be timed to avoid work in areas subject to flooding during the wet season. - All substation construction sites will be secured with regular inspections. - Protective covers/barriers will be installed over any open excavation. - The Emergency Management Plan will be developed in consultation with the relevant emergency service providers including the

Department of Community Safety (which includes the Queensland Ambulance Service, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, Rural Fire Service and Emergency Management Queensland), local governments and other relevant community stakeholders.

Monitoring and Auditing - Incident and accident statistics. - Security patrols and assessment of ease of access to sites.

Reporting Immediate reporting of incidents affecting the environment to the Environment Representative. Any incidents that have the potential to cause significant environmental harm must be subsequently reported to relevant regulatory authorities.

Corrective Action - Review of security and safety management plans. - Reinstatement of fencing or access paths.

Responsibility Project Director, Construction Manager, Safety Representative, Environment Representative

Tools

Q1371 Active Risk Manager Q1371 Environmental Risk Opportunity & Compliance Analysis Q1371 Safety, Health and Environmental Work Method Statement


4.13 Hazardous substances and dangerous goods

Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods Action Plan



Objective Hazardous substances and dangerous goods are transported, stored and disposed of in an acceptable manner which does not lead to environmental harm.

Performance Criteria - Compliance with all relevant legislation and guidelines - No land or water has been contaminated as a result of construction activities.

Implementation Strategy - A current MSDS will be made available for any hazardous substance or dangerous good stored and handled at the premises:

o Copies of MSDSs will be available at the work site and readily accessible to all persons working on the premises and to the emergency services authority.

o The MSDS sheet should be provided by the supplier of the substance. If it is not, it will be obtained from ChemWatch. - All licenses, permits and approvals will be retained on site as required by the statutory obligations, for each type of hazardous

material. - Controls detailed in the MSDS will be recorded in the Environmental and Safe Work Method Statement (ESWMS) relating to the

activity that involves the use of the substance. - A Hazardous Substance Register will be maintained for all hazardous substances used on the Project (usually generated by the

Safety and Health Representative):

o A hard file copy will be kept at the substance storage area and a copy kept with all first aid equipment and facilities.

o The Hazardous Substances Register will be reviewed monthly to ensure all MSDSs are current.

o Quantities of materials will be tracked when they are decanted and taken to another area for use. The containers

will be labelled and an MSDS made available at the location.

- Significant quantities of chemicals may trigger the requirements for permits under relevant State legislation. - A risk assessment will be performed on the use and disposal of the material, and the appropriate controls implemented. - Quantities of hazardous substances stored on site will be kept to a minimum. - Storage of hazardous materials will comply with the requirements of the Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001 and

where inventories are below threshold values, industry best practices will be used. The current MSDS (within 5 years of review) for each hazardous material will be followed and storage containers will be fit for purpose and be in serviceable condition to prevent leakage.


- All materials moving to and from site will be tracked using dockets and receipts. Only licensed transporters will be used to move and dispose of these materials.

- When transferring dangerous goods measures will be taken to control spills, overflows and leaks, minimise static electricity and control vapour generation. If significant quantities are being transported, local authorities will be notified in case of an emergency situation or spill during transit. No transfer activities will be undertaken within 100 m of a watercourse or other sensitive place.

- Refueling of plant and equipment on-site will occur at least 30 m from a watercourse. Hazardous and dangerous goods will be stored a minimum of 100 m from a watercourse.

- All containers of hazardous chemicals including oil and fuel, will be stored in a bunded area so the capacity of the spillage containment compound is as follows:

Volume Capacity

0 – 10,000 Volume of largest package plus 25%

10,001 – 100,000L Volume of largest package plus 10%

Over 100,000L Volume of largest package plus 5%

Or alternatively:

- 100% of largest container, or

- 10% of all containers in area with an additional 10% allowance

- Where possible, the bunded area will be covered to prevent rain and water filling the area, resulting in additional treatment requirements during disposal and management of the storage areas.

- The storage area will be clearly signposted. - Where the storage area is part of a building, ventilation will be provided at the floor and ceiling levels, of an adequate size to

allow circulation of air. AS1940 has strict conditions in relation to firewalls and containment when storage is within the same building as persons and other general goods.

- Storage areas will be kept locked at all times and secured against unauthorised access and potential theft. - Where different substances are stored in the same room, the MSDS will be consulted prior to storage to verify compatibility of

substances. A bunded floor liner may also be required to prevent seepage and spillage. Non-compatible dangerous goods will be stored separately so that loss of containment will not cause a dangerous situation.

- All storage tanks containing hazardous substances will have the contents and volume clearly identified, be numbered if in a cluster, and have the appropriate Hazchem signs displayed to legislative requirements and AS 1319.

- Storage areas will be protected against damage from impact with vehicles, mobile plant etc.


- In each area of the construction sites where dangerous goods are stored or handled, provision will be made for spill containment that will: o contain the spill of dangerous goods o enable spilled or leaked dangerous goods and any solid or liquid effluent arising from the incident to be cleaned up and

disposed of or otherwise treated. - Appropriate work force training will be provided for spill management and the use of spill response kits and supplies. - Incident reporting procedures will be followed in the event of a spill. - Where sources of ionising radiation have been identified, they will be handled in accordance with the requirements of the

relevant State radiation safety act and radiation safety regulations. - All unused or excess chemicals and materials will be removed, returned to supplier or disposed of in accordance with the MSDS

and waste disposal guidelines. Disposal of containers as well as any left over contents will be tracked via the waste disposal processes outlined in the process for Waste management.

- The transport of any dangerous or hazardous goods will be carried out in accordance with the National Transport Commission’s Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (2007).

Monitoring and Auditing Implementation of strategies above will be monitored. Spill register to record all incidents.

Reporting All spills to be reported to Environmental Representative. Information on transport, storage and disposal of hazardous substances to be included in the monthly report.

Corrective Action Spills will be remediated.

Responsibility Project Director, Safety Representative, Environmental Representative

Tools

Q1371 Hazardous Substance MSDS Register Q1371 Safety, Health and Environmental Work Method Statement Chemwatch Site (use Chemgold II for risk assessment) Q1371 Cintellate Database


4.14 Health and safety

Health and Safety Action Plan



Objective Ensure the potential risks to the health and safety of the workforce, community and other stakeholders are identified and managed to ensure values can be protected or enhanced.

Performance Criteria - Compliance with relevant legislation, guidelines and standards. - No incidents involving the public. - No serious injuries or fatalities. - No traffic accidents. - No insect borne disease. - All water potable water meets the ADWG and the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008.

Implementation Strategy - An initial Project Safety Management Plan (Document No. XXX) will be prepared to meet Leighton Contractors accredited

(OHSAS 18001: 2007 & AS/NZS 4801: 2001) Safety Management System requirements, including provision for: o Inductions and training for health and safety policies and procedures o Regular toolbox talks for Project staff that incorporate health and safety discussions o Zero drug and alcohol limits o Use of vehicles (including helicopters) and driver safety policies.

- Suitable PPE and clothing for all work environments, including protective clothing for extreme heat, will be provided to personnel. - Appropriate controls and prevention strategies to reduce or eliminate mosquito and insect breeding areas in accordance with

relevant Queensland Health Guidelines will be implemented. - All potable water supplied to site will comply with the ADWG and the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008.

Monitoring and Auditing In accordance with the Project’s Safety Management System

Reporting In accordance with the Project’s Safety Management System

Corrective Action In accordance with the Project’s Safety Management System

Responsibility Safety Representative, Project Director, Construction Manager, Supervisor, Foreman, Employees.


Tools

Q1371 Leighton Way Safety Management System SafetyLaw


4.15 Fire

Fire Action Plan

Environmental Element Physical environment and Project assets


Objective

Manage the potential fire risks to the safety of the workforce and other stakeholders and to the conservation of flora and fauna values to an acceptable level. Conversely, manage the risks to network operations and the Project Assets from fires that occur in the Project area.

Performance Criteria - Compliance with relevant legislation, guidelines and standards. - Fire risks are not increased as a result of the Project. - No serious fire events damaging Project assets.

Implementation Strategy - CopperString will develop a fire emergency response management plan to manage the risk. This plan will be developed in

consultation with the relevant government agencies and emergency service providers. The plan will include the consideration of fire breaks within the easement and site specific mitigation measures for critical infrastructure.

- A Bushfire Management Plan will be developed and will consider both network design and operating features relevant to fire prevention, as well as environmental procedures, such as vegetation management, to manage and mitigate the potential consequences of an ignition.

- Substations will be designed in accordance with relevant Australian standards for the prevention of fire and explosion hazards. Automatic electrical protection systems and separation distances of transformers from buildings will minimise the risk of explosion or fire.

- Low growing vegetation that poses no threat to the reliability and safety of the transmission line will not be removed, except to provide maintenance access, or to reduce the potential for bushfire by removing fuel build up.

- A fire hazard assessment will be undertaken for construction locations. - All flammable materials located at work sites will be stored and used safely. - Sources of ignition will be minimised. - Fire fighting equipment will be kept where there is a high fire risk. - Key employees will be given fire fighting training. - Evacuation procedures will be developed and implemented in high risk locations. - Vegetation waste will not be burnt. - Local fire hazard conditions will be checked regularly.

Monitoring and Auditing - Record any fire incidents. - Monitor implementation of above fire risk reduction strategies.


Reporting Instances of uncontrolled fires will be included in the annual report.

Corrective Action Review of this Fire Action Plan and implementation of fire risk reduction strategies will be completed in the event that an uncontrolled fire occurs.

Responsibility Safety Representative, Environment Representative, Project Director, Construction Manager, Supervisor, Foreman, Employees.

Tools

Q1371 Bushfire Controls Process (Leighton Way) SafetyLaw and EnviroLaw


4.16 Sustainability Management

Sustainability Management Action Plan

Environmental Element Sustainability


Objective

Implement operational and behavioural measures to reduce environmental impacts associated with office operations.

Performance Criteria GEEMIS Reporting to have a minimum of 95% confidence on accuracy of data

GOMP be established within 3 months of project commencement

Implementation Strategy - Develop a Sustainability Management Plan to address:

o Green Office Management Plan (GOMP) addressing six core focus areas: Paper, Energy, Transport, Water, Waste Management and Recycling, and Suppliers and Purchasing using the LCPL Northern Region GOMP Template

o Fuel and Water Efficiency o Waste Management Resource and Recovery o Procurement o GEEMIS Reporting

Monitoring and Auditing - Collation and review of monthly GEEMIS data against targets and objective of GOMP - GOMP audited as part of LCPL scheduled internal Branch Environmental Audit.

Reporting Monthly Environmental Report and GEEMIS monthly data

Corrective Action Investigate root cause and develop additional / alternative strategies to meet objective/ target.

Responsibility Business Unit Environment Representative, Environmental Representative, Administration Representative

Tools

Q1371 GOMP Template V3 Q1371 GOMP Guidance Q1371 GOMP Posters A4 Q1371 GOMP Posters A3


Q1371 GEEMIS Monthly Report Methodology Q1371 LCPL Subcontractor Data Form for GEEMIS Reporting


5. Review and monitor

5.1 Perform conditioned baseline monitoring

5.1.1 Objective

Baseline readings of some environmental values may be undertaken prior to commencing works. ‘Compliance monitoring’ may then compare those readings to the observed conditions while construction work is in progress. This continued monitoring establishes compliance levels.


Environmental Representative, Consultant, Employees

5.1.3 Process

The Project conditions may outline a specific timeframe by which baseline monitoring needs to be completed, and may specify the environmental values for which monitoring is required, e.g. real time or deposition dust, noise and water quality. Additional factors that may be considered by the Project include vibration, vehicle emissions, dust deposition, flora and fauna survey, weed survey and treatment, contaminated land, cultural heritage surveys and rain records. Baseline-monitoring sites will be selected by completing a site visit and choosing the locations. When monitoring noise near buildings, the monitor will be a minimum of one metre from vertical structure (e.g. walls, fences) and placed where it can record and add any impacts arising from construction sites. Consultants may be engaged to perform this baseline monitoring and provide advice. Locations will be selected based on the following:

Ease to access;

Whether on the work site boundary;

Closeness to residential or business areas (noise and dust) as applicable;

Provision for a lockable equipment area, especially if the location is highly visible and trafficked;

Approval granted by property owners;

Use during the construction period; and

Access and approval for use of power supply if required.

5.1.4 Tools

Q1371 Baseline readings data

5.2 Inspect site

5.2.1 Objective

Site inspections will be used to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies, and assess safety and environmental compliance against regulatory requirements and best practice processes and initiatives. Site inspections cover all aspects of Project construction.


Project Director, Safety Representative, Environmental Representative, Foreman, Business Unit Safety Manager, Employees.


5.2.3 Process

Daily inspections Nominated Project employees will conduct visual site inspections every shift/day to ensure that any potential hazards and deficiencies are identified, assessed and controlled as required. The inspections will include safety and health issues, environmental issues (fauna, flora, hazardous substances, air quality etc.), working practices and housekeeping. The Daily Site Report (Foreman’s Diary) will be used as a record of the inspection. Weekly inspections Site weekly inspections will be performed by the Project Director or nominated employee or Safety and/or Environmental Representative. The Weekly Inspection Checklist will be completed as a record of the inspection. Any hazards and deficiencies identified during the inspection will be managed and recorded. The weekly report is included in the monthly report and developed into a priority-attention action list. Monthly inspections The Project Director and/or nominee will perform a monthly inspection which details work practices, compliance with safety and health documentation (SHEWMS, permits etc.), environmental compliance, emergency response etc. The Business Unit will perform a minimum of one inspection per Project per month. The inspection will take the form of a walk around the workplace, including contractor sites under the control of CopperString. Findings are to be recorded on the Workplace Inspection Checklist. Inspections of contractor work In addition to the system audit/surveillance carried out on the contractor’s activities, the Foreman will carry out frequent inspections of the contracted works in progress. Contractors are required to participate in audits and inspections of their work. The inspections are to include the monitoring of the use of contractor checklists to ensure the contractor understands the importance of completing them correctly in a timely manner. If contractor work on the site is being performed contrary to the contractor’s plan and/or applicable legislative requirements, action will be taken immediately. This may include a direction to stop work if necessary.

5.2.4 Tools

Q1371 Daily Site Report (Foreman’s Diary);

Q1371 Workplace Inspection Checklist and Report; and

Q1371 Environmental Site Inspection Checklist.


5.3 Conduct project audits

5.3.1 Objective

Audits are part of the continual improvement process used to identify opportunities and ascertain whether systems, processes and products comply with specified, agreed and/or statutory requirements.


Managing Director, General Manager, Business Unit Systems Manager, Project Systems Control Manager, Auditor, Contractor, Supplier

5.3.3 Process

Audits are conducted at Corporate, Business Unit and Project level. Audit schedule at Project level The Project will develop an audit schedule to cover a period of at least 12 months, which will be maintained and updated throughout the life of the project. Audit timing and frequency will be based on the importance, complexity and risk of the activities, results of previous audits, the procurement/construction schedule and compliance requirements peculiar to the Project. If any consultant, supplier or subcontractor is applying their own management system, it will be included as part of the Project audit schedule. The necessary competent resources will be allocated to implement the Project audit schedule. Audit records will be maintained in the master Project File structure. Contractor/supplier audits Supplier audits will be performed by the Quality Assurance (QA) team at intervals dependent on the risk of the product or service. Audit reports will be retained and a copy forwarded to the Project management team. Supplier corrective actions will be reviewed and, if necessary, the audit schedule amended to include more frequent audits of the supplier. Intermittent verification of subcontractor GEEMIS data should also be conducted as necessary to gauge accuracy of reported data. Conducting an audit The Project Director and Systems Control Manager will engage an Auditor qualified in auditing environmental management systems. The Auditor, Project Director and Systems Control Manager will collectively determine the audit objectives, scope and criteria and gain agreement with the auditees. The Auditor prepares an Audit plan. An opening meeting will be conducted to establish communication protocols that will apply during the audit. The Auditor uses the following formats to record deficiencies or improvements identified during audits: Observations, Recommendations, Corrective Action Requests. After collecting, verifying and reporting on findings, the auditor will conduct a closing

meeting.


5.3.4 Tools

Q1371 Audit Schedule and Audit Register;

Q1371 Records for Audit Meeting Attendance, Audit Entry and Exit Meetings;

Q1371 Audit Report Template;

Q1371 Corrective Action Request; and

Q1371 Task Observation.

5.4 Report monthly safety and environmental performance

5.4.1 Objective

Reporting of Project data to senior management will be a largely automated process using the Cintellate database.


Project Director, Business Unit Safety Representative, Business Unit Environmental Representative, Project Representatives for Environment and Safety

5.4.3 Process

The monthly report will be provided to Project senior management and government representatives where required. The Project will enter safety data into the Cintellate database. The Project will complete an electronic monthly Safety and Health Return and Environment Return at the beginning of each calendar month. The Northern Region Business Unit will create an electronic monthly return. The safety, health and environmental data extracted from the system will include but is not limited to:

Average Lost Time from Injury;

Lost Time Frequency from injury;

Cause/ type/area of injury;

Date of safety meetings;

Monitoring and audits;

Regularity of safety issues arising from inspections; and

Instances of non-compliance. The project will complete the GEEMIS report by the 7th of each month for the month prior All supporting documentation relevant to the monthly GEEMIS report will be saved to Incite on a monthly basis, with evidence of all reported energy and waste data to be retained for a minimum of 7 years Following approval and submission of GEEMIS data by the Project Representative, SHE Manager/ Environmental Manager and Project Director, the Business Unit will verify and submit all GEEMIS data by the 10th of each month. Greenhouse Challenge Plus Leighton Contractors is a signatory to the Federal initiative to reduce greenhouse gasses called Greenhouse Challenge Plus. As part of this program it is a mandatory requirement to report on a number of direct and indirect initiatives taken across the business streams. Information about Greenhouse Challenge Plus is available as a knowledge resource.


Reporting on contractors Each month, the project will report the number of subcontracts that were awarded in the month, together with the number of those awarded for which the nominated Business Unit form was completed before award. The project will ensure that GEEM Reporting requirements are incorporated into subcontractor monthly reporting processes. The subcontractor guidance document will be distributed to relevant subcontractors to communicate reporting scope and accuracy requirements.

5.4.4 Tools

Q1371 Monthly Project Safety and Health Report;

Q1371 Monthly Project Environmental Report;

Q1371 Cintellate database;.

Q1371 GEEM Plan Guidance;

Q1371 GEEM Plan Template – Part 1;

Q1371 GEEM Plan Template – Part 2;

Q1371 Subcontractor Reporting Guidance; and

Q1371 Monthly Subcontractor Report Template – GEEM.

5.5 Maintain inspection, measuring and testing equipment

5.5.1 Objective

All inspection, measuring and testing equipment (IMTE) used to verify compliance in accordance with the drawings and specifications, will be appropriately maintained to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.


Quality Representative

5.5.3 Process

This process will apply to items including (but not limited to):

All survey equipment, including pipe levels;

Air quality monitors used during work in confined spaces;

Monitors used to measure water quality, noise and vibration;

All equipment used in construction materials testing;

All measuring equipment used for batching materials;

All equipment used in electrical materials and performance testing;

All measurement 'reference standards' used to self-calibrate IMTE; and

Any measuring/testing equipment used in plant maintenance, e.g. torque wrench, pressure gauge.

Responsibility for IMTE The Project Director or nominee will be responsible for ensuring that IMTE used on the Project is suitable for the intended purposes, calibrated and maintained. The Quality Representative will be responsible for maintaining a register and records of IMTE status.


Employees or contractors bringing IMTE onto the Project will be responsible for ensuring the equipment has been maintained and calibrated. They will also be required to provide regular evidence of maintenance and calibration as required throughout the duration of the project. Inspection on receipt of equipment All equipment received will be inspected prior to use on site, to verify that:

The IMTE is suitable for the intended purpose;

For new equipment, accompanying documentation confirms that the equipment is currently calibrated;

For existing equipment, records confirm calibration, and the calibration status is clearly indicated on the equipment;

For all equipment, the equipment container has no apparent damage sustained in transit. If damaged, arrange for repair, recalibration or replacement; and

Computer hardware and software used in conjunction with IMTE has a user licence and contains no viruses or corruption.

Upon receipt, all equipment will be entered into the IMTE Register, including positive ID. The positive ID is a means of identification that allows the calibration status to be verified. When IMTE is no longer in use, it will be returned to the source and the IMTE Register updated. Records of equipment inspections will be maintained in either soft copy (electronic) or hard copy (paper). Calibration Calibrations will be undertaken in accordance with the relevant standards, which are traceable to international or national measurement standards, or alternatively, by documented standards / processes undertaken by suitably qualified persons. Calibration frequency will be based on:

Historical data;

Anticipated usage;

Wear and tear;

Storage time and environment; and

Manufacturer’s requirements. Calibration details will be recorded on the IMTE Register, along with the next calibration date. Records in the IMTE Register will be reviewed monthly. Indication of calibration status Whenever practical, the calibration status will be indicated on the equipment for immediate reference by the operators and others. Such indications will be by marking, adhesive sticker, tagging or stamping as is most suitable for the nature of the equipment. In the case of small items, the indication will be attached to the inside of the equipment storage container. Contractors and suppliers IMTE For contractors’ and suppliers' IMTE, the minimum requirement will be a review by Leighton Contractors of the contractors’ or suppliers’ calibration data to verify that equipment has been calibrated. For NATA-accredited laboratories, the NATA certificate detailing the appropriate inspection, measuring and testing will be sufficient to meet calibration requirements. The NATA Certificate will be reviewed to ensure that the laboratory is accredited for the test methods specified in the contract and/or as per Australian Standard.


Overseas suppliers will be requested, through contract documentation, to provide evidence of calibration of their IMTE and the standards to which it is calibrated. Non-conforming equipment Any equipment known or reasonably suspected of being out of calibration and which is not repaired and/or recalibrated immediately will be tagged and placed in segregated storage. The tag will be prominent, with the words ‘NOT FOR USE - OUT OF CALIBRATION’. Nonconforming equipment will not be brought into service prior to recalibration. Where non-conforming equipment is identified, rechecking of measurements (depending on criticality) will be undertaken using calibrated equipment (of known status) to verify / confirm conformance to specified requirements. Identified non-conformances will be managed as per the ISO 14000 accredited auditing process. Any work completed using non-conforming equipment will be re-inspected. If IMTE is damaged, it will be removed from use pending repair, replacement or recalibration. The IMTE will be labelled stating ‘Damaged, Do not use’.

5.5.4 Tools

Q1371 Inspection, Measuring, Testing Equipment (IMTE) Register

Q1371 Survey Calibration Record


6. Manage incidents

6.1 Manage incidents involving hazardous substances

6.1.1 Objective

The management of incidents involving hazardous substances including fire, explosion, spillage, leakage or other escape into the environment will be appropriate and minimise environmental harm.


Project Director, Emergency Services, Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM), Consultant, Safety Representative, Environmental Representative.

6.1.3 Process

The CopperString Project will maintain an emergency response capability and suitable number of spill kits or suitably stocked area in a proximate container to combat approximately 200 litres of fuel or chemical spill. In the event of an incident or near miss involving a dangerous goods spill or leak, the Project will:

Take immediate action to reduce any risk associated with the spill or leak;

Investigate the incident to determine the likely cause, record the outcome of the investigation (keep these records for the life of the Project) and take appropriate remedial actions;

Review the risk assessment required in the relevant State regulations and take appropriate actions to reduce risk;

Excavate or remove contaminated ground (spills up to five litres or less) in a sensitive area, or remedy through an approved process;

Coordinate remediation works through DERM if the spill is a Level 2 Medium (see below) with a persistent impact over three months;

Conduct soil sampling and monitoring of the cleanup area if required; and

Obtain inputs from consultants if required. Reporting of spills will be conducted as follows:

Less than 20 litres will be reported through the Cintellate database.and Monthly Environmental Report;

Over 20 litres will be reported to the Project Director immediately and managed according to the Project Emergency Response Plan; and

Significant spills/incidents may require upward reporting. The appropriate authorities will be notified in accordance with the Emergency Response Plan and legislative requirements.

6.1.4 Tools

Q1371 Cincillate database; and

Q1371 Monthly Environmental Report.


6.2 Report environmental incidents

6.2.1 Objective

Environmental incidents will be reported, depending on their classification (as low to high severity).


Project Director, Environmental Representative

6.2.3 Process

Classifying incidents The reporting of environmental incidents relating to harmful effects is classified into three levels of incident:

Level 3: Low severity occurrence defined as pollution or degradation with short-term (less than one month) and reversible detrimental effects on the environment and/or community. For example, minor oil spill completely remediated.

Level 2: Medium severity defined as pollution or degradation with persistent (greater than three months) but not reversible detrimental effects on the environment and/or community.

Level 1: High severity event defined as pollution or degradation that has or may have irreversible detrimental effects on the environment and/or community, for example, illegal clearing of endangered plants.

The Leighton Way Management System contains more detailed incident classifications. Recording incidents Details of incidents will be input into the Cintellate database as soon as possible following the incident as follows:

All Level 3 incidents will be reported at Project-level only.

Level 2 incidents will be reported to the Northern Region Business Unit office. For example, pollution to a waterway that takes more than three months to remediate and regenerate with plant and animals.

All Level 1 events will be reported to the Northern Region Business Unit, Divisional Office

6.2.4 Tools

Q1371 Cintellate database;

Q1371 Notification of Major Environmental Damage;

Q1371 Monthly Project Environment Report; and

Q1371 Environmental Incident Report.


7. Manage issues

7.1 Manage enquiries and complaints

7.1.1 Objective

Enquiries/complaints will be dealt with in a responsive manner so that stakeholders feel their concerns are being seriously dealt with and not dismissed. This will assist in building a relationship of trust and reliability between the community and Project team.


Stakeholder and Community Relations Team.

7.1.3 Process

The Stakeholder and Community Relations Team will handle the enquiries and complaints that arise on a project. The team will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A free call line has been established by Leighton Contractors. It will take voice messages and the Stakeholder and Community Relations Manager will oversee responses to enquiries. An initial call back will take place within 24 hours. The free call details will be made available on all project collateral (website, fact sheets, letterhead etc). Once construction starts this line will be staffed and operational 24hours a day, seven days a week. If any member of the Project team is approached in the field by someone distressed or concerned about the Project, they will notify the Stakeholder and Community Relations team immediately. A central point of contact will be maintained for enquiries and complaints, to enable the content and distribution of information to the community to be managed and monitored. Details of enquiries/complaints will be recorded and maintained in Consultation Manager Database. If a manual (written) record of enquiries/complaints is required, the ‘Stakeholder and Community Contact Record’ and ‘Register of Complaints and Enquiries’ forms will be used. The following protocol will be used as a basic guide used for handling enquiries and complaints:

The member of the Project team who receives the enquiry/complaint will record and forward it to the Stakeholder and Community Relations Team immediately.

If approached directly by a member of the community with a complaint, the Project team member will listen to the person’s concerns and advise them to contact the Stakeholder and Community Relations team. Alternatively, the team member will ask for the person’s contact details and advise that a team member will be in contact as soon as possible.

The Stakeholder and Community Relations Team member will report to the Stakeholder and Community Relations Manager who will nominate someone from within that team or the wider Project team and ensure a response and appropriate action has commenced within two working hours of receiving the enquiry/complaint.

In conjunction with Project management, the enquiry/complaint will be managed until resolved. If a complaint cannot be resolved, it will be managed in accordance with the Stakeholder Communications and Engagement Plan.

7.1.4 Tools

Q1371 Consultation Manager Database; and

Q1371 Register of Complaints and Enquiries.


Appendix A - The Leighton Contractors Environmental Policy

Approved February 2010 Leighton Contractors Pty Limited ABN 98 000 893 667 www.leightoncontractors.com.au

Leighton Contractors Group Environmental Policy ‘CREATING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE’

Leighton Contractors is committed to environmental sustainability. We strive to balance our economic and operational requirements with social responsibilities whilst minimising the impact of our business activities on the environment and surrounding communities.

To assist us in achieving our environmental objectives we will undertake the following:

• Promote a culture of innovation, engagement and participation;

• Promote the efficient use of energy and water, reduction of waste, recycling of materials and prevention of pollution;

• Improve our energy efficiency and management of our greenhouse emissions;

• Maintain an Environmental Management Systems in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 14001;

• Meet or exceed relevant environmental legislation and other criteria to which we subscribe;

• Regularly review our environmental performance and identify and implement opportunities for improvement;

• Influence our suppliers and subcontractors with our approach towards responsible environmental practices;

• Promote practices, systems, values and behaviours that contribute to environmental sustainability;

• Demonstrate leadership in environmental management both internally and within the industries we operate.

This policy will provide the framework for setting environmental objectives and targets within our business.

P J McMorrow

Managing Director

Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd


Appendix B – Environmental Work Plans

(to be inserted when finalised)


Appendix C – Environmental Risk Analysis

Leighton Contractors Pty Limited ABN 98 000 893 667

ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ANALYSIS

Project: CopperString No.: Q1371

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Risk Analysis

1. List the activities involved in the works in (Table 2) 2. List all the aspects (surface water, noise, vibration, cultural heritage, etc impacted by each activity (Table 2) 3. List the identified impacts (risks) in Table 2 4. Assign a likelihood of occurrence in Table 2 5. Assign a consequence occurrence in Table 2 6. Assign Risk Rating as per Assessment Prioritisation PID (Figure 1) 7. Assess the risks before and after the control measures 8. Identify the Significant Environmental Aspects1 (SEA’s) (aspects that score 12 and higher after controls for risk are in place). 9. SEA’s to be incorporated into the Risk Register for the level of the Business that the Risk Analysis was undertaken.

Note: 1 SEA’s are indentified in Table 2 as the patterned cells.

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Table 1 – Impact definitions and hierarchy of controls Likelihood of Risk / Opportunity:

Consequence of Risk:(Adverse Impact)

Consequence of environmental non compliance: (Adverse impact)

Risk Control Categories (order of preference)

Consequence of Opportunity:(Beneficial Impact)

5 Almost certain Threat can be expected to occur 75% – 99%

5 Substantial: Permanent

widespread ecological damage

5 Substantial: Prosecution / loss of license /

termination of contract

1.Elimination 5. Substantial: Permanent widespread ecological

enhancement

4 Likely Threat will quite commonly occur 50% – 75%

4 Major: Heavy ecological

damage, Costly restoration

4 Major: Enforceable undertaking /

stop work / potential prosecution / protection order

2. Elimination/ Substitution

4. Major: Long term and important

3 Possible Threat may occasionally occur 25% – 50%

3 Moderate: Major but

recoverable ecological damage

3 Moderate: Regulatory investigation /

notices / sections of the works are removed from contract

3. Substitution/ Engineering

3. Moderate: Medium to Long term enhancement

2 Unlikely Threat could infrequently occur 10% – 25%

2 Minor: Limited but Medium

term damage 2 Minor: Penalties / fines / NCR

4. Engineering/ Administration

2. Minor: Limited but Medium term

enhancement 1 Rare Threat may occur in exceptional circumstances 0% - 10%

1 Negligible: Short term damage

1 Negligible: Warnings / CAR

5. Engineering/ Administration

1. Negligible: Short term enhancement

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Table 2 – Aspects Impacts Register (Risks)

Activity Aspect Legislation1

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Planning & DesignEasement Alignment including tower placementand access roads

Cultural Heritage

1, 2, 9, 37 & 44

Adverse Impacts on Cultural Heritage

- EIS & SEIS documents to identify all known cultural heritage sites. - Develop Cultural Heritage Management Plans with each relevant group. - Undertake site walk through with representatives from relevant indigenous groups to ensure adverse impacts on Cultural Heritage are avoided.

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Flora & Fauna

4,18, 28, 29, 32, 33, 35, 36, 45 & 46

Loss of habitat for protected species

- EIS & SEIS documents to undertake desktop and field assessment to identify vegetation communities / fauna of significance. - Map such vegetation communities. - Undertake site walk through with ecologists to ensure adverse impacts on the following ecological and vegetation communities are managed in the following order of priority, where cleared areas are not available:

- threatened ecological communities under EPBC Act are avoided; - known habitat / vegetation communities of threatened species are minimised - potential habitat / vegetation communities of threatened species are minimised. - least concern vegetation

- If disturbance of significant species is unavoidable, consultation with SEWPaC or DERM for disturbance conditions will be undertaken. This could include the design and implementation of a

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translocation plan, should translocation be required. - An Offset Strategy will be developed during the detailed planning/design for the Project. - Towers will be located as far as reasonable practical from the banks of waterways to minimise impact during construction whilst minimising impact on riparian vegetation due vegetation exclusion zones required beneath the lines. - Reduction of clearing through tower design - All transmission lines will be designed and operated in accordance with the NER and Energy Networks Association (ENA) standard, Guidelines for Design and Maintenance of Overhead Distribution and Transmission Lines (ENA C(b)1–2006).

Water Quality

18, 24 & 47 Disturbance within waterways

- Towers are not to be located within waterways. - Where large areas (e.g. Gilliat Channels) are frequently inundated during the wet season and the towers cannot span such an area, towers with be positioned outside of the defined low lying areas. - Towers will be located as far as reasonable practical from the banks of waterways to minimise impact during construction whilst minimising impact on riparian vegetation due vegetation exclusion zones required beneath the lines. - Temporary access tracks removed prior to wet season.

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Erosion and Sediment Control

18, 19, 24, 38 & 39

Land degradation / sedimentation of waterways

- Any constructed access tracks will be designed in accordance with the protocols outlined in Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control (IECA, 2008). - erosion and sediment control plans will be prepared for construction camps / substation sites / laydown areas and tower sites. - Appropriate design standards and risk assessment methods in sizing and design of bunds, storage dams and diversion channels will be applied.

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contaminated Land / Adverse impacts on water quality

will be further investigated, as required, during the detailed design of the Project and as the alignment is finalised. - Excavation will be avoided where possible on land that is listed on the Contaminated Land Register and Environmental Management Register.

Fire 13, 14, 18 & 19

Bushfire impacting of protected flora and fauna / release of Greenhouse Gases

- Engineering design controls will have consideration for the foundation size, spacing of towers and individual tower placement in the mitigation of high cyclonic winds for this identified wind hazard zone.

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Climate Change

3, 7, 15 & 18 Fires; Additional clearing of vegetation; Water Quality

- Climate change will be considered in the design of the transmission infrastructure (e.g. adjust design to accommodate for increased sag of conductors from increased temperatures).

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Flooding 18, 24 & 47 Deterioration in water quality

- Place towers clear of gullies or river systems; - Place towers to take advantage of topographic heights and therefore avoid the possibility of flooding; and - Assessment of historical channel movement in order to determine the stability of river channels. -The alignment should avoid running parallel to rivers creeks or gullies so as to avoid damage from lateral erosion - Tower sites that may be subject to inundation from flooding and large rainfall events will be protected from potential erosion or degradation.

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Construction Camps/ Laydown Areas / Substation

Contaminated Land

18, 19 & 21 Disturbing contaminated land / meet legislative notification requirements

- Assess and apply for listing on the Environmental Management Register (EMR) where storage of large quantities of hydrocarbons - Locate these sites outside of areas listed on the EMR / Contaminated Land Register.

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4,18, 28, 29, 32, 33, 35, 36, 45 & 46

Disturbance to habitat of protected species

- Sites preferably located in existing cleared areas - Where cleared sites are not available, ecological and vegetation communities are managed in the following order of priority:

- threatened ecological communities under EPBC Act are avoided; - known habitat / vegetation communities of threatened species are minimised - potential habitat / vegetation communities of threatened species are minimised. - least concern vegetation - existing cleared areas

- EIS & SEIS documents to detail finding of desktop and field assessment to identify vegetation communities / fauna of significance. - Undertake site walk through with ecologists to determine suitable location. - If disturbance of significant species is unavoidable, consultation with SEWPaC or DERM for disturbance conditions will be undertaken. This could include the design and implementation of a translocation plan, should translocation be required. - An Offset Strategy will be developed during the detailed planning/design for the Project.

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Fire 13, 14, 18 & 19

Bushfire impacting of protected flora and fauna / release of Greenhouse Gases

- Substations will be designed in accordance with relevant Australian standards for the prevention of fire and explosion hazards. Automatic electrical protection systems and separation distances of transformers from buildings will minimise the risk of explosion or fire.

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Heritage 45 on items of cultural heritage significance

to identify areas of cultural significance. - Undertake site walk through with relevant cultural heritage groups

Erosion and Sediment Control / Surface water quality

18, 19, 24, 38, 39 & 47

Land degradation / Pollution of waterways

- Site specific assessments of soil resources will be conducted prior to large scale soil to ascertain soil quality and quantity for suitability of topsoil for revegetation and subsoil to ascertain the erosion potential. - To ensure stormwater runoff from substation construction areas does not pollute nearby waterways, secondary containment ponds will be designed and installed at each substation site.

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Flooding 18, 24 & 47 Degradation of water quality

- Locate outside of known flood areas 3 3 13 1 3 11

Water Conservation

3, 18, 24 & 47 Wasting water - The design of construction camps will take into consideration measures to minimise water usage (e.g. low flow showerheads, taps, dual flush toilets, wastewater recycling etc.).

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Septic Wastewater

18, 19, 24, 41, 48 & 49

Contamination of surface / groundwater

- Design of on-site wastewater system and irrigation of effluent will comply with AS/NZS 1547-2000: Onsite Domestic Wastewater Management.

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Access Roads

Surface water quality

18, 24 & 47 Deterioration of Water Quality; Erosion and Sedimentation

Undertake site walk through with representatives from relevant indigenous groups and an ecologist to ensure impacts from access tracks are minimised. Tracks will be designed in accordance with the protocols outlined in the Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control Guidelines (IECA, 2008); - Only existing operational rail crossings will be utilised; - The easement access tracks will generally be contained within the transmission line easement; - In vegetated areas existing cleared paths will be utilised; and - Access tracks will be designed for a maximum speed of 60 km/hr

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for light vehicles and 40 km/hr for heavier vehicles for roads with a gradient less than 20 percent. In relation to river constraints during the detailed design of the Project will include: - The perpendicular crossing (where practical) of access tracks to waterways to reduce the crossing width; and - The alignment avoiding running parallel to rivers, creeks or gullies, particularly along outer banks of meander bends. Apply to be an Entity under Guideline - Activities in a watercourse, lake or spring carried out by an entity WAP/2010/4165 – Version 5 Waterway crossings to be designed in accordance with above guideline. Where access tracks cannot be placed within easement due to constraints, the access track (<10m) is to be placed within least concern vegetation as a vegetation clearing permit is not required.

Weeds & Pests

4, 5, 10, 11, 18, 19, 28, 29, 35, 48 & 49

Distribution / Establishment of weeds

- Appropriate weed control measures will be implemented and coordinated with existing local council weed and pest management programs and landholder eradication activities and Southern Gulf Catchment Regional Pest Management Plan. - Rehabilitation plans developed.

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Fauna (Fisheries)

18, 26, 32 & 33

Adversely impact on fish passage

- Design crossings in accordance with the Code for self-assessable development Minor waterway barrier works Code number: WWBW01 September 2010 and in liaison with DPI&F to facilitate fish passage. - Apply to be an Entity under Guideline above. - Obtain Waterway Barrier Approvals where waterway barriers fall

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outside of above guideline. Concrete Batching Plants

Surface water quality / air quality

18, 24 & 47 Adverse impacts on surface water quality / air quality

- Concrete batching plant locations will be finalised during the detailed design of the Project and where itinerant plants are proposed they will incorporate a 100 m buffer distance into the siting study.

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Sustainability in Design

Waste, Energy, Renewable resources, Water

3, 7, 18, 19, 21 & 22

Increased use of non-renewable resources, carbon emissions and waste

Implement Sustainability in Design Leighton Way processes: - Sustainability management in design overview; - Establish sustainability requirements; - Develop sustainability performance framework; and - Value management

4 3 17 1 3 11

Energy Efficiency / Greenhouse Gas

3, 7, 18, 19 Inefficient energy and resource usage

- CopperString will prepare an energy conservation and GHG management plan for construction and operation of the Project. - Designing a construction works program to minimise haul distances between construction sites and laydown areas - Detailed engineering processes will be applied to the design of the transmission line network to achieve an optimal balance between the anticipated load in the short- and medium-term and efficiency of electricity transmission (e.g. conductors appropriately-sized to minimise losses across the network).

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Revegetation

Erosion and Sediment Control / Water Quality / Weeds

10, 11, 18, 19, 24, 38, 39 & 47

Accelerated erosion of landscape, noxious weed establishment

Development of planting and seeding rehabilitation plans. 5 4 23 2 4 15

Water Sources

Groundwater

18, 19 & 47 Decrease availability of groundwater for other users and

- Should dewatering of a bore be likely, a management plan will be developed during the detailed design phase for the treatment and testing of water prior to release.

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groundwater dependant ecosystems

Design of stormwater water and Wastewater systems

Pests (Mosquito)

18, 19, 28, 29, 35, 48 & 49

Potential breeding places for Mosquito’s and mosquito borne diseases.

Ensure rainwater tanks designed / procured have suitable measures to prevent mosquitoes breeding in the tank. This involves ensuring every opening of the tank has flap valves or is screened with mosquito-proof screens of brass, copper, aluminium or stainless steel gauze, having a mesh size of not more than 1 mm aperture mesh. AS/NZS 3500.3:2003: Plumbing and Drainage-Stormwater Drainage Section 5.3.3.6 recommends that in locations subject to dengue fever borne by mosquitoes, inlet pits can be installed without a sump and be self draining.

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ConstructionAccess Tracks

Flora / Fauna

4,18, 28, 29, 32, 33, 35, 36, 45 & 46

Impacting on known or potential ecological and vegetation communities of significance

A fauna spotter catcher is to be on-site during clearing operations. Within grassland areas, clearing will be avoided or minimised to retain the grass roots to assist in holding the soil together. Existing roads and tracks will be used for access where possible. Access tracks will be clearly marked and no unauthorised use of alternatives will be permitted

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‘Go slow zones’ (40km/hr) for vehicles and machinery will be established where non-gazetted roads or tracks are located adjacent to areas of woodland, wetlands, and rock outcrop/jump-up areas or adjacent to areas identified as priority habitat for significant species. Some felled timber will be retained to locate within adjacent habitat to increase sheltering opportunities for displaced animals. Where clearing hollow-bearing trees cannot be avoided, installation of nest boxes in nearby suitable vegetation will be considered.

Aquatic Fauna

4, 18, 19, 26, 32 & 33

Barrier to fish movement

Temporary access tracks will be removed to the pre-existing profile prior to the wet season. Conditions within Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries (DPI&F) Waterway Barrier approvals / guidelines will be implemented. Permanent access tracks crossing s will be designed and approved in accordance with DPI&F waterway barrier approvals to facilitate fish passage. Permanent creek crossings:

- constructed undertaken during the dry season (as is planned); and

- fish passage not obstructed.

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Weeds / Pests

4, 5, 10, 11, 18, 19, 28, 29, 35, 48 & 49

Distribution of declared weeds

Weed wash down procedures will be developed and implemented including CopperString personnel trained in vehicle hygiene and weed identification.

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Weed and Feral Animal Plan will be developed in consultation with local council weed and pest management programs and landowner eradication programs. Regular monitoring will be carried out at disturbance areas and access tracks. Training in weed awareness and procedures will be given to all construction personnel. Movement protocol for vehicles and plant will be established.


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Land degradation, erosion and subsequent sedimentation of waterways

Within grassland areas, clearing will be avoided or minimised to retain the grass roots to assist in holding the soil together. Vegetation clearing will be avoided during wet conditions. Following the construction phase, cleared woodland and grassland areas that are not required for on-going access and/or fire safety obligations will be allowed to regenerate naturally. Revegetation may be used where natural regeneration is not successful.

3 3 13 2 3 12

Dust 5, 18, 19 & 20 Environmental nuisance adjacent sensitive areas

Standard dust suppression techniques will be utilised near human sensitive receptors and sensitive environmental areas. Regular grading of access tracks during intensive operations to maintain integrity. Reduced speeds on access tracks and easements

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1, 2, 9, 37 & 45

Irreversible damage to items of cultural significance

Fossil finds - Ground breaking works in the immediate vicinity will be stopped

if a fossil is uncovered. - A suitability qualified individual (i.e. a Palaeontologist) will be

engaged to complete an assessment of site significance. Non-Indigenous cultural heritage An assessment of the extent of potential impacts to items or places of non-Indigenous cultural heritage will be made by a suitably qualified individual and ‘no go’ zones clearly marked before clearing or ground breaking activities are undertaken. Indigenous cultural heritage Clearing will be undertaken with cultural heritage monitors present as agreed in the Cultural Heritage Management Plan for each group.

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Deterioration of Water Quality; Erosion and Sedimentation

Temporary access tracks will be removed to the pre-existing profile prior to the wet season. Permanent creek crossings:

- constructed undertaken during the dry season (as is planned); and

- stormwater and erosion control measures implemented.

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A fauna spotter catcher is to be on-site during clearing operations. Limits of clearing demarcated prior to clearing.

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Pests 18, 19, 28, 29, 35, 48 & 49

declared weeds including CopperString personnel trained in vehicle hygiene and weed identification. Regular monitoring will be carried out to identify weed infestation. Training in weed awareness and procedures will be given to all construction personnel. Movement protocol for vehicles and plant will be established.


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An assessment will be undertaken to establish handling techniques, the suitability of soil for rehabilitation and implement guidelines for disturbance. During stripping and stockpiling the following will be implemented:

o Where practicable vehicular traffic will be excluded from areas where soil is to be stripped

o Vegetation clearance will be limited to the area required to safely construct the facility/work area

o Soils will be stockpiled selectively according to soil type and salinity levels

Stockpiles will be located outside of work areas, drainage lines and buffers to sensitive areas and will be clearly marked. The stockpiles will not be more than 3 m in height. Control measures (i.e. silt fences) will be implemented to control potential loss of stockpiled soil through erosion. Sediment controls will be designed and constructed to ensure site runoff water meets surface water quality performance criteria. Irrigation from wastewater treatment at construction camps will be avoided or minimised during wet weather to limit nutrient rich runoff. Hardstand surfaces (e.g. crushed rock) will be placed at laydown/delivery sites, workshop areas and construction camps to manage runoff and to reduce sediment loads. The decision to provide a seal needs to be balanced against the cost of maintenance on the gravel surfaces and the proximity of sensitive receptors. Other dust mitigation measures may be implemented to ensure air quality meets performance criteria.

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Air Quality

5, 18, 19 & 20 Environmental Nuisance to sensitive receptors

Speed restrictions enforced Buses will transport personnel from the regional air access point to the construction camp. These areas will either be gravelled or sealed. The decision to provide a seal needs to be balanced against the cost of maintenance on the gravel surfaces and the proximity of sensitive receptors. Other dust mitigation measures may be implemented to ensure air quality meets performance criteria.

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Noise 18, 19 & 23 Environmental nuisance to sensitive receptors / camp accommodation

Work hours in close proximity to sensitive receptors will be restricted to 6:30am to 6:30pm Monday – Friday and 6:30am to 1pm Saturday. At laydown/delivery areas along the transmission line, deliveries will occur in a manner to ensure that audible noise is not clearly heard

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by an individual who is an occupier of a building outside of the hours of 6.30 am to 6.30 pm Monday to Saturday. Where shift workers are accommodated in the construction camp, and are sleeping during standard working hours, construction noise is not to be audible in the bedroom. Noise monitoring will be undertaken at commencement of activity and within 48hrs following a complaint to ensure it complies with noise performance criteria. Where noise level exceedances cannot be avoided, consideration should be given to applying time restrictions and/or providing quiet periods for nearby residents. Restricting blasting period to between 10am to 3pm. Blasting on Sundays and Public Holidays should be avoided where possible. Schedule construction works and timing of deliveries to minimise potential noise impacts on noise sensitive locations, as much as practical.

Clearing & Excavation of substation and tower foundations

Erosion and Sediment control / Surface Water Quality

18, 19, 24, 38, 39 & 47

Adverse impact on water quality

Topsoil will be salvaged prior to stripping and stockpiled separately to other excavated material. Spoil from the construction tower foundations will be stockpiled and spread over the construction site especially around the foot of the transmission towers and covered with topsoil and mulched green waste from clearing activity at that site as far as practicable. During wet weather, stockpiles will be protected from erosion as necessary and appropriate.

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Any potential overland flow will be diverted around stockpiles of construction materials, topsoil and mulch with the use of bunding. Sediment fencing will be installed around the base of topsoil stockpiles to control sediment transport. Construction materials, topsoil and mulch will not be stockpiled in close proximity to waterways or drainage lines (e.g. 40m)

Ponded water in excavations will be discharged / reused in the following order of preference:

- reuse for dust suppression or other beneficial use; - discharge overland onto energy dissipater (e.g. rock pad) to

ensure no subsequent erosion - discharged to a watercourse where field monitoring meets

water quality performance criteria.

Contaminated land

18, 19 & 21 Mobilisation of contaminants

Excavation of contaminated soils will be done in accordance with directions from DERM. Removal of contaminated soils and disposal offsite will only be done when a method for onsite remediation is unavailable. Where soil is to be taken off-site a soil disposal permit will be obtained. Any spills will be hydrocarbon spills will be remediated in-situ for small spills using oil adsorbent material which encapsulates the contaminant.

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Injury to Native Fauna / loss of known or potential ecological and vegetation

Fauna spotter catcher will be on-site during clearing operations in non-cleared areas. Project personnel will be instructed to check for any trapped wildlife in excavations or under stockpiles of materials.

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communities of significance

A fauna spotter/catcher will be consulted for removal of trapped fauna. Landholders will be consulted on the most appropriate use of green waste outside of the allowable tower footprint and site specific management measures will be presented for individual tower locations. Some felled timber will be retained to locate within adjacent habitat to increase sheltering opportunities for displaced animals.


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Work hours in close proximity to sensitive receptors will be restricted to 6:30am to 6:30pm Monday – Friday and 6:30am to 1pm Saturday. Where shift workers are accommodated in the construction camp,

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and are sleeping during standard working hours, construction noise is not to be audible in the bedroom. Noise monitoring will be undertaken at commencement of activity and within 48hrs following a complaint to ensure it complies with noise performance criteria. Where noise level exceedances cannot be avoided, consideration should be given to applying time restrictions and/or providing quiet periods for nearby residents. Restricting blasting period to between 10am to 3pm. Blasting on Sundays and Public Holidays should be avoided where possible. Schedule construction works and timing of deliveries to minimise potential noise impacts on noise sensitive locations, as much as practical.

Dust 5, 18, 19 & 20 Environmental Nuisance to sensitive receptors

Standard dust suppression techniques will be utilised near human sensitive receptors and sensitive environmental areas. Spoil from the construction tower foundations will be stockpiled and spread over the construction site especially around the foot of the transmission towers and covered with topsoil and mulched green waste from clearing activity at that site as far as practicable. During wet weather, stockpiles will be protected from erosion as necessary and appropriate.

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Weed and Feral Animals

4, 5, 10, 11, 18, 19, 28, 29, 35, 48 & 49

Distribution / Establishment of weeds

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Land degradation / release of sediment off site

For stockpiled soil awaiting use in rehabilitation works: - Implement measures to ensure long-term viability of soil resources; - Stockpiles should be located out of work areas and be clearly marked; - Stockpiles should be located away from watercourses and drainage lines; Sediment control measures should be implemented, such as the installation of silt fences on the lower sides of stockpiles to control potential loss of stockpiled soil through erosion prior to vegetative stabilisation. Any potential overland flow will be diverted around stockpiles of construction materials, topsoil and mulch with the use of bunding. Sediment fencing will be installed around the base of stockpiles to control sediment transport. To minimise the risk of materials entering waterways, construction materials including imported material will not be stockpiled in close proximity to waterways or drainage lines (e.g. 40 m) Tower sites will be ripped following construction e.g. piling / crane pads.

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Injury to Native Fauna / loss of known or potential ecological and vegetation communities of significance

Ground disturbance will be minimised wherever possible by using existing cleared areas for construction laydown/delivery areas and material stockpiles. Machinery access and subsequent soil compaction will be minimised within and adjacent to retained vegetation.

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Minimising machinery access on cracking soils beyond those areas necessary for the construction and operational phases of the Project in order to avoid unnecessary soil compaction.

Air Quality

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Reduce emissions from concrete batching operation including orientation and moisture content of stockpiles. Loads of imported fill material / topsoil will be covered.

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Weed and Feral Animals / Pests

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Distribution / Establishment of weeds / Pests

Imported restricted material will be sourced from outside of Fire Ant declared areas. In the unlikely event that restricted items are coming from Fire Ant declared areas, they will be managed under Leighton Contractors DEEDI Approved Risk Management Plan No. 2254. All plant and equipment will be required to be washed down prior to travelling to site. CopperString will inspect all plant and equipment for vegetative matter or soil prior to use on site. Where vegetative matter or soil is identified, it will be required to be washed down in accordance with Queensland Checklist for Cleandown Procedures July 2000 prior to being allowed on site.

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Contaminated Land

18, 19 & 21 Leachate polluting groundwater / surface water. Risk of raw

All imported material will be certified as clean by the suppliers. Material will not be imported from areas listed on the EMR / CLR unless analysis has been undertaken to identify potential contaminants. Visual inspection of imported material will be undertaken to identify potential contaminated. Sub-contractors engaged to transport hazardous materials in bulk to

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cement spill or diesel spill when transported in bulk to supply direct to Project.

the project are to have emergency spill procedures in place. Project will contain adequate spill kit products and equipment to manage such spills. Specialist sub-contractors may be utilised to assist in clean up and disposal of large spills.


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Ground disturbance will be minimised wherever possible by using existing cleared areas for construction laydown/delivery areas and material stockpiles. In the event an area needs to be cleared, the following will apply: Fossil finds - Ground breaking works in the immediate vicinity will be stopped



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Work hours in close proximity to sensitive receptors will be restricted to 6:30am to 6:30pm Monday – Friday and 6:30am to 1pm Saturday. At laydown/delivery areas along the transmission line, deliveries will

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occur in a manner to ensure that audible noise is not clearly heard by an individual who is an occupier of a building outside of the hours of 6.30 am to 6.30 pm Monday to Saturday. Where shift workers are accommodated in the construction camp, and are sleeping during standard working hours, construction noise is not to be audible in the bedroom. Noise monitoring will be undertaken at commencement of activity and within 48hrs following a complaint to ensure it complies with noise performance criteria. Where noise level exceedances cannot be avoided, consideration should be given to applying time restrictions and/or providing quiet periods for nearby residents. Schedule construction works and timing of deliveries to minimise potential noise impacts on noise sensitive locations, as much as practical.

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Where mobile concrete batching plants are proposed, the batching plants will be managed by operators retaining an ERA 43: Concrete Batching itinerant licence or the operator will obtain the ERA 43 licence prior to commencement of production. Rock and any dried, waste concrete fragments from the tower construction sites will be collected and used to disperse storm water flows especially on sloped areas. The concrete chute will be washed out in a designated (lined) concrete washout pit.

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construction. Limit clearing within protected vegetation and ecological communities by undertaking steel (reo) bar reinforcement welding at laydown areas, wherever practical.

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A number of controls will be adopted to reduce emissions from concrete batching operations including: - Particulate controls on cement silos; - Dust suppression (such as water trucks) on unpaved roads near human sensitive receptors; - Orientation and moisture content of stockpiles; and - Enclosing hoppers and conveyors.

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Concrete delivery trucks will implement the same mitigation strategies as light vehicles in accordance with the Weed and Feral Animal Plan.

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18, 19 & 21 Concrete washout water polluting groundwater / surface water.

The concrete chute will be washed out in a designated (lined) concrete washout pit. Hazardous substances will be stored in accordance with AS1940. Any spills will be hydrocarbon spills will be remediated in-situ for small spills using oil adsorbent material which encapsulates the contaminant.

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Minimising noise emissions from concrete batching plants by ensuring equipment is well maintained and appropriately located with respect to adequate setback distance (100 m) from receptors and provision of adequate acoustic shielding where required from topography, material stockpiles or temporary barriers. If necessary,

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restricting concrete batching operations to between 6.30 am and 6.30 pm.

Delivery of construction materials and workforce, and removal of waste materials


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For stockpiled soil awaiting use in rehabilitation works: - Implement measures to ensure long-term viability of soil resources; - Stockpiles should be located out of work areas and be clearly marked; - Stockpiles should be located away from watercourses and drainage lines; and - Stockpiles should be generally no more than 3 m in height, in order to reduce problems associated with anaerobic conditions Sediment control measures should be implemented, such as the installation of silt fences on the lower sides of stockpiles to control potential loss of stockpiled soil through erosion prior to vegetative stabilisation. Any potential overland flow will be diverted around stockpiles of construction materials, topsoil and mulch with the use of bunding. Sediment fencing will be installed around the base of stockpiles to control sediment transport. To minimise the risk of materials entering waterways, construction materials including imported material will not be stockpiled in close proximity to waterways or drainage lines (e.g. 40 m)

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Ground disturbance will be minimised wherever possible by using existing cleared areas for construction laydown/delivery areas and material stockpiles.

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Watering of access tracks / laydown areas / stockpiles in close proximity to sensitive receptors will be undertaken as required. Stockpiles may be covered to reduce potential for wind erosion and subsequent airborne particulates.

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Imported restricted material will be sourced from outside of Fire Ant declared areas where practical. In the unlikely event that restricted items are to come from Fire Ant declared areas, they will be managed under Leighton Contractors DEEDI Approved Risk Management Plan No. 2254. CopperString will inspect all plant, equipment and materials for vegetative matter or soil prior to use on site. Where vegetative matter or soil is identified, it will be required to be washed down in accordance with Queensland Checklist for Cleandown Procedures July 2000 prior to being allowed on site.

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Contaminated Land

18, 19 & 21 Leachate polluting soil / groundwater / surface water.

All hazardous substances will be stored in accordance with manufactures recommendations and AS1940.

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Ground disturbance will be minimised wherever possible by using existing cleared areas for construction laydown/delivery areas and material stockpiles. In the event an area needs to be cleared, the following will apply: Fossil finds - Ground breaking works in the immediate vicinity will be stopped


engaged to complete an assessment of site significance. Non-Indigenous cultural heritage An assessment of the extent of potential impacts to items or places

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of non-Indigenous cultural heritage will be made by a suitably qualified individual and ‘no go’ zones clearly marked before clearing or ground breaking activities are undertaken. Indigenous cultural heritage Clearing will be undertaken with cultural heritage monitors present as agreed in the Cultural Heritage Management Plan for each group.

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Nuisance to sensitive receptors

Work hours in close proximity to sensitive receptors will be restricted to 6:30am to 6:30pm Monday – Friday and 6:30am to 1pm Saturday. Where shift workers are accommodated in the construction camp, and are sleeping during standard working hours, construction noise is not to be audible in the bedroom. Noise monitoring will be undertaken at commencement of activity and within 48hrs following a complaint to ensure it complies with noise performance criteria. Where noise level exceedances cannot be avoided, consideration should be given to applying time restrictions and/or providing quiet periods for nearby residents. Schedule construction works and timing of deliveries to minimise potential noise impacts on noise sensitive locations, as much as practical.

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Waste 5, 18, 19, 21 & 22

Adverse odour / Visual amenity / attraction of vermin

Construction skip bins will be provided and systems developed to ensure that the waste management hierarchy is implemented (reduce, reuse, recycle, recover energy, disposal).

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Hazardous substances will be handled, stored and disposed of in accordance with AS1940 and manufactures instructions.

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18, 19 & 21 Contaminating the soil

All hazardous substances will be stored in accordance with manufactures recommendations (MSDS) and AS1940. A register of MSDS will be developed and maintained.

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Surface & Ground Water Quality

18, 19, 24 & 47

Hazardous substances polluting surface and groundwaters

Hazardous substances will be stored in an impervious bunded and roofed storage area in accordance with AS1940. Where hazardous substances are to be decanted a drip tray is to be utilised if this is not undertaken within bunded area. Adequately sized spill kits are to be readily available. These areas when not in use will be secured to ensure no public access / sabotage. Locations that store or handle Flammable or Combustible Liquids in excess of that described as "Minor Storage" (section 2 of AS1940-2004 "Minor Storage"), will be licensed by the relevant local authority. (E.g. > 10,000L of diesel) Where the likelihood of spillage is an identified risk, such as during fuel unloading, truck loading, equipment refuelling or oil changing operations, facilities will be provided to catch/clean spillage so that it can be sent for re-processing by a licensed contractor.

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Loss of protected habitat / air quality

Use a segregation tool for dangerous goods (provided by DEIR) to ensure substances that are not compatible are not stored together

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and minimum segregation distances are maintained. Storage areas are to be well ventilated. Adequate fire fighting equipment is readily available.

Construction of towers/substation units and equipment

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A fauna spotter catcher is to be on-site during clearing operations. Clearing limits will be clearly delineated. Existing roads and tracks will be used for access where possible. Some felled timber will be retained to locate within adjacent habitat to increase sheltering opportunities for displaced animals. Where clearing hollow-bearing trees cannot be avoided, installation of nest boxes in nearby suitable vegetation will be considered.

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Weed wash down procedures will be developed and implemented including CopperString personnel trained in vehicle hygiene and weed identification. Weed and Feral Animal Plan will be developed in consultation with local council weed and pest management programs and landowner eradication programs. Regular monitoring will be carried out at towers and sub stations and access tracks. Training in weed awareness and procedures will be given to all construction personnel.

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Movement protocol for vehicles and plant will be established. Erosion and Sediment Control

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Erosion and sediment control plans will be developed for each Tower location and sub-station in accordance with the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. Vegetation clearing will be avoided during wet conditions. Following the construction phase, cleared woodland and grassland areas that are not required for on-going access and/or fire safety obligations will be allowed to regenerate naturally. Revegetation may be used where natural regeneration is not successful.

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Water Quality; Erosion and Sedimentation

Clean water will be diverted around or through the site and dirty water managed to ensure it leaves site within the surface water quality performance criteria. Refuelling is to be undertaken a minimum of 30m from watercourses. Temporary access tracks will be removed to the pre-existing profile prior to the wet season.

Noise 18, 19 & 23 Environmental nuisance to sensitive receptors

Where working adjacent to sensitive receptors, limit works to 6:30am – 6:30pm Monday to Friday and 6:30am to 1pm Saturday.

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Conductor and earth wire stringing & associated clearing


Where working adjacent to sensitive receptors, limit works to 6:30am – 6:30pm Monday to Friday and 6:30am to 1pm Saturday.

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All conductor and earth wire pull cable activity across watercourses will be conducted by helicopter and to minimise impact to riparian vegetation in accordance with AS 6947-2009: Crossing of waterways by electricity infrastructure A fauna spotter catcher is to be on-site during clearing operations. Where possible, vegetation clearing below the wires will be retained where it will not interfere with the stringing construction process and safety requirements for minimum distances between the wires and the top of the vegetation. Clearing limits will be clearly delineated.

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Existing roads and tracks will be used for access where possible. Some felled timber will be retained to locate within adjacent habitat to increase sheltering opportunities for displaced animals. Where clearing hollow-bearing trees cannot be avoided, installation of nest boxes in nearby suitable vegetation will be considered.

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4, 5, 10, 11, 18, 19, 28, 29, 35, 48 & 49


Weed wash down procedures will be developed and implemented including CopperString personnel trained in vehicle hygiene and weed identification. Weed and Feral Animal Plan will be developed in consultation with local council weed and pest management programs and landowner eradication programs. Regular monitoring will be carried out at towers and sub stations and access tracks. Training in weed awareness and procedures will be given to all construction personnel. Movement protocol for vehicles and plant will be established.

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Erosion and sediment control plans will be developed for each Brake and Winch site in accordance with the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. Vegetation clearing will be avoided during wet conditions. Roots will be retained where possible to provide soil stability. Following the construction phase, cleared woodland and grassland

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areas that are not required for on-going access and/or fire safety obligations will be allowed to regenerate naturally. Revegetation may be used where natural regeneration is not successful.


Standard dust suppression techniques will be utilised near human sensitive receptors and sensitive environmental areas.

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quality performance criteria. Refuelling is to be undertaken a minimum of 30m from watercourses. Temporary access tracks will be removed to the pre-existing profile prior to the wet season.

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Leaking of hazardous substances / bushfire

All transmission lines will be operated in accordance with the NER and Energy Networks Association (ENA) standard, Guidelines for Design and Maintenance of Overhead Distribution and Transmission Lines (ENA C(b)1–2006). Components of the transmission and substation infrastructure will be operated in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations. An Operational EMP will be prepared to provide specific environmental management requirements to ensure that operational activities have minimal adverse effects on the environment and surrounding community.

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During the operation phase, visual inspection monitoring will occur on an annual basis (to coincide with routine maintenance) of waterway bed and banks immediately adjacent to constructed

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waterway crossings to check for bank erosion, undercutting and wash outs.

Social 18 & 19 Declining impact on social environment

CopperString will report on the operational impacts of the Project to the Social Impact Assessment Unit (SIAU) every three years. A complaints register will be kept as part of the SCE Plan, which will include regular reviews and reporting procedures. Access arrangements into properties will be maintained at all times. Formal procedures will be developed to ensure that there are adequate resources to allow ongoing consultation with the community and to respond to community concerns such as network operations issues, environmental issues and outline landholder communication paths.

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Sustainability

3, 7 & 18 GHG emissions not identified and quantified

CopperString will prepare an energy conservation and GHG management plan for operation of the Project to ensure that all sources of emissions are identified and emissions can be quantified during engineering and design.

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Emergency Response

18, 48 & 49 Unorganised response to emergency events

BOM flood/weather warnings and Emergency Services public notices will be observed and emergency preparedness plans will include evacuation procedures. Provision for access to sites for emergency vehicles will be made via the emergency management plan and response procedure.

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18, 19 & 21 Contaminated soil / water

Fixed plant and equipment, tankage and associated facilities housing quantities of oil and/or fuel in excess of threshold values will be required to conform to the requirements of AS1940:2004

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The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids. All equipment and vehicles will be well maintained and any spillage will be cleaned up immediately and reported. Control measures will be implemented at substations to ensure any accidental spills of chemicals or hydrocarbons is able to be adequately contained onsite.

Risk Management

18, 48 & 49 Significant risks are not managed

The hazards and risks identified during the risk assessment process will be maintained within a risk register that is continually updated and relevant. The risk register will be reviewed at least annually to ensure that high level hazards and risks continue to be adequately controlled.

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Training 18, 48 & 49 Lack of environmental awareness

The workforce will be required to complete a Project induction.

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Monitoring

18, 48 & 49 Leaking of hazardous substances

A detailed inspection of the transmission network components will be conducted once every five years to ensure no atypical wear, corrosion or damage has occurred to the transmission components.

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Fauna 29, 32, 33, 35, 37, 45 & 46

protected vegetation and ecological communities

hinder the safe operation of the transmission line. The extent of vegetation clearing is specified in ENA C(b)1–2006. Specific management plans will be utilised for any clearing in environmentally sensitive areas. Vegetation that may impact on the safe operation of the transmission network will be removed and vegetation that is identified as potentially impacting on the operations at a mature height will also be removed. Low growing vegetation that poses no threat to the reliability and safety of the transmission line will not be removed, except to provide maintenance access, or to reduce the potential for bushfire by removing fuel build up. During vegetation maintenance activities, riparian areas will be left undisturbed as much as practicable.

Bushfire 13, 14, 18 & 19

Loss of protected vegetation and ecological communities / adverse impact on air quality

A Bushfire Management Plan will be developed and will consider both network design and operating features relevant to fire prevention, as well as environmental procedures, such as vegetation management, to manage and mitigate the potential consequences of an ignition. CopperString will develop a fire emergency response management plan to manage the risk. This plan will be developed in consultation with the relevant government agencies and emergency service providers. The plan will include the consideration of fire breaks within the easement and site specific mitigation measures for critical infrastructure.

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Hazardous Substances

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Contaminated land / water

SF6 gas will be sealed within units and sent for licensed disposal upon decommissioning of the Project or through general Project maintenance.

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High-voltage substation equipment (i.e. transformers and shunt reactors) containing mineral oil which upon decommissioning of the Project will be drained and sent for reprocessing via a licensed contractor. All equipment and vehicles will be well maintained and any spillage will be cleaned up immediately and reported. The transport of any dangerous or hazardous goods will be carried out in accordance with the National Transport Commission’s Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (2007) Regulated waste will be handed to a licensed contractor as soon as practical after its generation. Temporary storage will comply with the requirements of the licensed contractor consistent with the stipulations in the Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation 2000. All waste oils will be collected and sent to a licensed re-processor. Expended grease containers and solvent tins will also be returned to suppliers for recycling.


18, 24 & 47 Deterioration of surface water quality

Secondary containment ponds will be maintained at all substation sites.

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Spread of declared weeds

Suitable weed control measures will be implemented for the operation of the Project that will be coordinated with existing local council weed and pest management programs and landholder eradication activities.

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Social 18, 42 & 43 Declining impact on social

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environment Access arrangements into properties will be maintained at all times.

Risk Management

18, 48 & 49 Significant risks are not managed

The hazards and risks identified during the risk assessment process will be maintained within a risk register that is continually updated and relevant. The risk register will be reviewed at least annually to ensure that high level hazards and risks continue to be adequately controlled.

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Waste 5, 18, 19, 21 & 22

Increased waste to landfill

Waste disposal will only be considered after all avenues of the waste management hierarchy have been exhausted.

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Training 18, 48 & 49 Lack of environmental awareness

The workforce will be required to complete a Project induction.

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Duty of Care

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Leaking of hazardous substances / bushfire

A thorough inspection and maintenance regime will be implemented to ensure reliability and extend the life of the network components.

Emergency Response

15, 18, 48 & 49

Unorganised response to emergency events

All equipment will be serviced and maintained as per the technical specifications and maintenance procedures will be targeted to respond to severe storm events. Inspection and remediation activities will be employed after major storm/flooding events where infrastructure requires repair.

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Where practicable, carrying out maintenance work away from noise sensitive receptors. Where noise level exceedances cannot be avoided, consideration should be given to applying time restrictions and/or providing quiet periods for nearby residents. Landowners will be notified in advance of expected noisy works.

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Note: 1Relevant Commonwealth and State Legislation

Commonwealth 1. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 2. Australian Heritage Council Act 2003 3. Energy Efficiency Opportunities Act 2006 4. Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 5. National Environment Protection Council Act 1994 6. National Environment Protection Measures (Implementation) Act 1998 7. National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 8. Native Title Act 1993 State 9. Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 10. Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Act 1966 11. Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Regulation 1998 12. Building Act 1975 13. Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001 14. Dangerous Goods Safety Management Regulation 2001 15. Electricity Act 1994 16. Electricity – National Scheme (Queensland (Act) 1997 17. Electricity Regulation 2006 18. Environmental Protection Act 1994 19. Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 20. Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 2008 21. Environmental Protect (Waste Management) Policy 2000 22. Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation 2000 23. Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 2008 24. Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009 25. Explosive Act 1999 26. Fisheries Act 1994 27. Land Act 1994 28. Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002


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29. Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Regulation 2003 30. Native Title Queensland Act 1993 31. National Environment Protection Council (Queensland) Act 1994 32. Nature Conservation Act 1992 33. Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 1994 34. Petroleum & Gas (Production and Safety Act) 2004 35. Plant Protection Act 1989 36. Plant Protection Regulation 1990 37. Queensland Heritage Act 1992 38. Soil Conservation Act 1986 39. Soil Conservation Regulation 1998 40. State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 41. Sustainable Planning Act 2009 42. Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 43. Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 44. Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage Act 2003 45. Vegetation Management Act 1999 46. Vegetation Management Regulation 2000 47. Water Act 2000 48. Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 49. Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008

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