This endeavours to encourage the new occupants to interact more within the town’s community whist also experiencing a sense of homeliness that is not traditionally experienced in the FIFo community.

To the external sides of the accommodation buildings we had proposed a number of functional and aesthetic elements to provide passive and active security whilst retaining an attractive streetscape. These elements include local stone pitching to catch rainwater runoff from the building roofs, lush tropical planting the help with scaling the tall buildings in the landscape, small pockets of lawn and open canopy tree planting to the street fronts as well as the seamless integration of bollard structures, natural earth walls and fencing, rather than traditional security fencing.

The possible use of climbers to grow on the building facade will further contribute to the organic nature of the landscape concept,. by embracing principles of the Greenstar and environmentally sensitive design, we believe the this development is pivotal for the future growth of the Newman community.

A preliminary species list from which the ultimate plant selections will be made can be seen in the following table: Newman Short Stay Accommodation PRELIMINARY PLANT SCHEDULELegend Symbol Species Common NameCOUNCIL VERGES (organic mulch):

Trees CSR Corymbia ficifolia 'Summer Red' Red Flowering Gum

Specimen ShrubsAs Allamanda cathartica 'Sunnee'FM Ficus macrophylla Moreton Bay FigMe Murraya exotica Dwarf Mock OrangeRe Russelia equisetiformis Fountain Bush

GroundcoversDrv Dianella revoluta (sel. variegated forms) Variegated Flax LilyRd Rhoeo discolor Moses in the CradleRb Ruellia brittoniana 'Texas Blue'V Vinca (selected flower colours)

INTERNAL AREAS (gravel mulch):Trees

AI Azadirachta indica Neem TreeB Bauhinea (selected varieties) Bauhinia CKPS Callistemon 'King's Park Special' BottlebrushCF Caesalpinia Ferrea Leopard TreeCFI Cassia fistula Golden Shower TreeCL Citrus (Lime/Lemon) CitrusDR Delonix regia PoincianaFH Ficus HilliiHTR Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' Cotton WoodLI Lagerstroemia indica Crepe MyrtleM Mangifera sp MangoML Melaleuca leucadendron CadjeputPR Plumeria rubra FrangipaniTR Tabebuia rosea Trumpet TreeTT Tipuana tipu Pride of Bolivia

PalmsBR Beaucarnea recurvata Pony tail palmDL Dypsis lutescens Golden Cane PalmDL Dypsis lutescens Golden Cane PalmPRO Phoenix roebelenii Dwarf Date PalmRE Rhapis excelsa Lady PalmRM Ravenala madagascariensis Travellers PalmROR Roystonea regia Cuban RoyalWB Wodyetia bifurcata Foxtail PalmWR Washingtonia Robusta Mexican Fan Palm

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ecoloGical sustaiNaBle DeveloPmeNt

The project has had an integrated approach to sustainability right from the concept design phase. The development principle of optimising the amount of development on site is inherently more sustainable than building a separate village on the urban fringe where new services would need to be extended to the site, new amenities constructed and vehicles made available to constantly transport workers to the amenities provided in the Town centre such as the shops, swimming pool and recreational facilities. optimising the amount of development on this site, directly opposite the town centre and within walking distance to shops and recreational amenities where the number of vehicle trips is minimised is therefore the most sustainable form of development.

The final detailed sustainability initiatives within the development are currently being determined and are expected to be finalised by completion of the design documentation phase. The sustainability performance has been assessed against the following criteria:

• minimum energy efficiency requirements of NCC Section J; and

• equivalent Green Star framework (Formal rating not possible due to building classification).

The project is located in Newman (NCC Climate zone 3) which is 1186km north of Perth or 458km south of Port Hedland.

The project consists mainly of residential type dwellings (NCC class 3) as well as a number of central facilities.

eNerGy eFFicieNcyNewman has an arid climate, with very hot summers and mild winters. The average summer high temperature is one the hottest of any areas in Australia.

Due to the extreme conditions experienced in the Newman, it is critical that the approach to building design is appropriate. The NCC Section J allowance for class 3 facilities has a significant limitation on the allowances for glazing. In order to satisfy this requirement and minimise the heat gain in what is an extreme climate, appropriate shading and high performance low ‘e’ double glazing is proposed for the facility. Along with appropriate levels of thermal insulation the facility is expected exceed the minimum compliance requirements stipulated within the NCC Section J provisions.

overall sustaiNaBilityThe sustainability performance is currently being assessed against a modified version of the Green Star assessment framework. The tool has been modified for use with the NCC class 3 facility due to a class 3 tool not being formally available.

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The Green Star environmental rating system for buildings was developed by the Green building Council of Australia. Green Star is a comprehensive and voluntary rating system for evaluating the design and performance of Australian buildings based on a number of criteria including energy and water efficiency, indoor environment quality and resource conservation.

The Green Star system was developed on existing systems and tools in overseas countries including the british breeAm (building research establishment and environmental Assessment method) system and the North American LeeD (Leadership in energy and environmental Design) system by establishing environmental measurement criteria relevant to the Australian marketplace and environmental context.

Utilising this frame work, the following policies and design features are currently being considered for this project.

maNaGemeNtThe project shall incorporate a large number of initiatives in the management category to set a high standard for the ongoing management and use of the facility. To ensure a consistent and well managed approach, initiatives will include:

• A responsible construction strategy incorporating the requirement for environmental management System, preferably ISo14001 accredited;

• A strong emphasis on commissioning and building tuning; and

• Well-co-ordinated facility management training and communication of Design Intent and operational targets to building staff via a building Users Guide.

iNDoor eNviroNmeNt QualityTo achieve staff productivity increases, reduced staff turnover and improved patient health outcomes the design shall allow for:

• Improved levels of thermal comfort;

• Improved internal noise levels;

• Significant reduction in the incidence of off gassing with the specification of low emission formaldehyde wood products and low volatile organic Compound emitting finishes;

• maximising of natural light whilst minimising the discomfort of glare through the installation of internal blinds with local control;

• maximising external views;

• Allowing for natural ventilation when the outdoor environment permits;

• Improved lighting design incorporating appropriate levels of light and high frequency ballasts to reduce flicker; and

• Dedicated exhaust systems for the removal of local pollutant sources.

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eNerGyThe facilities objectives for reduced energy consumption will be achieved through a combination of approaches. efficient Heating, ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems, Solar Hot Water Technology and an efficient lighting design that incorporates daylight sensing (where relevant), zoning, appropriate lighting levels, motion detection(where relevant) and time clock (where relevant)control will all be part of a strategy to minimise Greenhouse Gas emissions from the new facility and provide operational savings.

The key to achieving the sites performance targets for energy efficiency is through good monitoring and management by the Facilities management Team. This will be facilitated via the following:

• Inclusion of additional energy meters;

• Installation of a building management System to monitor and track consumption via the meters;

• The setting of consumption targets for the facility during the commissioning and handover period;

• A high risk area for energy wastage is if AC units are left on when the rooms are not occupied. In order to mitigate this risk automatic controls of AC in individual rooms are to be allowed and investigation is being undertaken as to whether automatic switch-off of air-conditioning when room is not occupied can be installed;

• Key features of the common area AC management strategy include the following:

• 365 day programmable time scheduling to allow AC to operate within the specified time range for an event. events can be booked in individually or as an ongoing recurring event. This will allow better management of AC use and reduce wastage;

• Afterhours or on demand-based push button control. There will be provision of manual override for the common areas which will facilitates early shutoff or any extra time requirements. Typically, the push button control will allow for an extra 1 hour, but this can be programed as required by the client; and

• maximise natural ventilation opportunities through mixed-mode operation. Similar to the approach within the units, the opportunities for natural ventilation has been maximised as much as practicable through openable windows and openings. This will provide facility switch off the AC systems via the push button control.

The use of solar photo voltaic cells is currently being investigated for the site.

waterWater consumption shall be minimised through the use of efficient fittings and fixtures. Collection and reuse of waste water is currently being considered.

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The key to achieving the sites performance targets for water efficiency is through good monitoring and management by the Facilities management. This will be facilitated through the following:

• Inclusion of additional water meters;

• Installation of a building management System to monitor and track consumption via the meters;

• Training facility management staff and improved occupant education via the building Users Guide;

• The setting of consumption targets for the facility during the commissioning and handover period; and

• Drought tolerant plans will be used wherever possible.

materialsGeCA or ecospecifier certified products be used where possible for flooring, joinery, loose furniture, ceilings, walls and partitions and all timber used will be either reused, or sourced from forests whose conservation values are not degraded.

recycling within the facility will be encouraged by providing adequate space and facilities for the recycling of day to day materials such as aluminum, plastics and paper. Pick facilities for recyclables are currently being considered.

Site specific waste audit shall be conducted and used to inform the design of the waste storage areas.

All design will take into account provisions for disassembly to minimize the embodied energy and resources that are associated with demolition.

laND use & ecoloGyThe project will enhance the ecological value of the site through a well-considered and suitable landscaping design for the site.

emissioNsAll refrigerants and insulants used on the project will be zero oDP to reduce the effect of these products on the earths ozone layer.

Light pollution into the night sky will be minimised through design as light pollution into the night sky has implications for nocturnal animals and birds, as well as disruption to human sleep patterns and excess electricity consumption.

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serviciNG

The site is currently gets its power from two11kv/415v 750kvA bHPb owned transformer substations located in the middle of the site, fed from an overhead 11kv distribution spur line which has two distribution poles placed within the property. The incoming electrical supply for the proposed development will be provided via the upgrade of the existing 11kv overhead distribution system. The existing overhead supply will be undergrounded to a new Hv substation, with supply to the existing buildings on Lot 1 maintained throughout the process.

Applications have been made to Telstra for copper and fibre reticulation to the development site. All serviced will terminate to a new mDF and centralised communications room housed in the centre facilities building.

The lighting to the new internal roadways and car-parking areas will be designed to meet the levels of performance outlined in the relevant requirements (see Appendix e).

RefeR to aPPendix e – eLectRicaL and hydRauLic engineeRing SeRviceS RePoRt

As stated above, the site is proposed to be amalgamated into one lot. Currently there are Authority services running through the site which are required to be modified.

The site is surrounded by Authority water mains and currently served by three independent water mains. The amalgamation will make these water mains redundant and only one of two new metre sets will be provided to the site, depending on the final agreement with the Water Corporation.

There is no Natural Gas Authority infrastructure available to the site. A gas bullet is to be installed in a compound on the northwest corner of the site. This will provide gas facilities to the Central Facilities building via the central services corridor, which runs to the north of village A and b. The provision of gas to the Central Facilities building will ensure the most efficient and cost effective energy is used.

There is no Authority stormwater infrastructure available to the site. All stormwater runoff from the site will be taken by overland flood ways shown on the Architectural Plans, which then flow south towards the existing town drains to the south of the site. Given there is no change in the site area and the surface area/soil type is impermeable anyway, there will be no change in pre or post development flows. The proposed development does not provide box or eaves gutters, all buildings have been architecturally designed to allow rain water to sheet off the building into landscaped drains and then the civil overland drainage system.

RefeR to aPPendix f – civiL RePoRt

The current site has a live Water Corporation Sewer main running through the site. The sewer line is entering on the western boundary and leaving the site on the eastern boundary. After the amalgamation process all internal sewer mains will be taken over as private sewer and the mains Water Corporation Sewer will be diverted along Fortescue Avenue.

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waste maNaGemeNt strateGyThe Newman FIFo project consists of 955 units and a central facilities building (CFb) that will cater for all personnel living on site.

The outline below has been developed in consultation with bHPb facility managers and contractors. Please note a detailed logistics plan will be finalised following further design development. The criteria below is an outline only.

The master plan identifies the accommodation to be delivered via three ‘villages’ (A, b and C) which comprise of a mix of 3 and 4 storey structures. The following is an outline of the proposed waste disposal process taking into account the accommodation and CFb:

1. The facility operator will remove waste from each unit 1-2 times per week.

2. Interim waste removal will be the responsibility of the unit occupant.

3. Waste from each unit will delivered to a bin store area designated for each village via the lift or a bin chute, if suitable (see below).The village waste storage areas will be sufficient to store the required number of mobile bins.

4. The facility or operator, or waste disposal contractor, will then allocate resources to either place the village bins on the street verge for pick-up or relocate all bins to the central waste storage area, located adjoining the CFb.

5. The central waste storage precinct will comprise of a refrigerated portion for interim waste holding and potentially an area for truck and bin was down, if required.

6. bHPb also wish to continue its recycling program where money raised is donated to charities such as the royal Flying Doctor Service. recycling facilities are therefore being accommodated in the development.

 

 

 

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The facility will aim to incorporate leading waste removal and recycling equipment / technology, including some of the following items:

electric tugs

ruggies

• Paper, Cardboard, Shredded Paper sacks, metal, Cans, Aluminium cans, Food cans, Paint cans, other metals, Steel straps, Plastic foil, Shrink film, Plastic bags, Plastic containers, PeT bottles, Jugs/bottles, other plastics, Plastic straps, Semi, dry Waste, bagged general waste, Wet, Juice boxes,, Tetra paks, Special, Steel drums and Hazardous waste, etc.

• Items listed are processed in the baler stored and sent away to a processor in Perth that the turn the profits into donation to the above charities.

• Silent operation.

• Due to a new type of hydraulics, orwak has introduced “the silent family” - a line of balers with low sound emission. A silent operating machine contributes to a better working environment.

 

 

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Bottle crusher

• Save space & money. The bottle Crusher will reduce the volume of your glass waste by up to 75%. Twenty bins will be reduced to just five saving you both space in your waste disposal area and money on waste collection.

• reduce noise. Alleviate noise complaints from nearby residents. No more noise from tipping bottles into bins or at bin collection time.

• Save time & Improve efficiency. Create a more efficient working place. minimise trips to the bin and have a clutter free work area.

• reduce oH&S issues Improve oH&S by eliminating the risk of injury from lifting bins, hearing damage from excessive noise and the handling of broken bottles.

 

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orDerly aND ProPer PlaNNiNG

orderly and proper planning requires that new development is a logical and efficient extension of existing development, and consistent with the planning vision established for the area. The key points regarding the proposal are:

• The proposed redevelopment provides additional accommodation for workers in the resources and mining industry thereby reinforcing Newman’s role as the mining hub of the east Pilbara, a key aim of the Scheme, the State Planning Strategy and the Pilbara Infrastructure and Planning Framework;

• The proposed development is consistent with the relevant State and local planning framework including the Scheme, State Planning Strategy, the draft Pilbara Infrastructure and Planning Framework and the Newman revitalisation Strategy. by providing high quality FIFo accommodation in close proximity to the Newman town centre, it reinforces the role of Newman, allows for better integration with the town site and community, and provides additional opportunities for local employment and add to the local economy;

• The subject site is zoned ‘residential’ which is considered to be a suitable zone for the proposed development, being high quality accommodation for workers. ‘Single Persons Quarters’ is clearly a use contemplated by the Scheme for the site being an ‘A’ use in the ‘residential’ zone, which can be approved after advertising. The site is currently being used for the same

purpose, suggesting that the proposed use would also be in line with the community expectations for the use of the site;

• The development will provide an attracting built form, and a significant upgrade to the existing development on the site, as well as central facilities including dining and recreation facilities, thereby positively contributing to the amenities provided to residents of the site;

• The high quality development proposed, as well as providing an attractive building which addresses and contributes to the streetscape, will not only provide an increased level of amenity for those residing within, but will also provide increased surveillance and perceived security over the public domain;

• The development does not cause a loss of any view, impact on anyone’s privacy or cast a shadow over any external property. Given this and the site is for residential use the development will not have any adverse impact on the amenity of the locality or any adjoining property;

• Providing FiFo residents with a pleasant and quality accommodation will also help in providing a content workforce which is very important given that workforce will integrate with the local community;

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• The development provides high quality landscaping, particularly along Newman Drive and mackay Street and the retention of existing trees wherever possible inline with the objectives of the Newman revitalisation Plan; and

• The area is well serviced by an existing road network which will continue to operate at a good level of service following completion of the development.

It is therefore considered that the proposed development will have a positive overall contribution to Newman and therefore warrants approval.

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coNclusioN

This report has been prepared on behalf of bHP billiton (bHPb), in support of the redevelopment of accommodation on Lots 1, 2, and 1315 Newman Drive, Lot 3 Fortescue Avenue, and Lot 1316 mackay Street, Newman. As detailed in the report, the development application proposes to significantly add to the amount and quality of accommodation on the site, providing accommodation for the additional personal required to facilitate bHbP’s expansion plans in the Pilbara and reinforcing Newman’s role as a key mining hub of WA. The provision of this accommodation is essential to the growth and development of bHbP’s mining operations.

optimising the amount of development on this site, directly opposite the town centre and within walking distance to shops and recreational amenities where the number of vehicle trips is minimised is therefore the most sustainable form of development. The redevelopment includes 955 rooms for key worker accommodation, a new dining hall, recreation facilities including a gym and administration facilities, and represents a substantial upgrade to the accommodation and amenity provided to residents and the built form of Newman. The re-development will facilitate the revitalisation of a large street block located directly adjacent to the Newman town centre and will therefore assist in implementing the vision contained within the Pilbara Cities Newman revitalisation Plan.

The proposed ‘Single Person Quarters’ are situated in close proximity to the town centre, and are therefore ideally located for such development, allowing for those temporarily living in Newman to better integrate with the local community and providing more opportunities to contribute to the local economy.

This report has demonstrated that the proposed development complies with the Shire of east Pilbara Town Planning Scheme No. 4 and is consistent with the intent of the relevant planning policy provisions, and offers significant benefits to Newman.

on the basis of this assessment and information provided by this report, it is respectfully requested that the Shire approve the proposed development.

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