sydney metropolitan regional emergency management plan

Sydney Metropolitan

Regional Emergency

Management Plan

November 2017

Sydney Metropolitan Regional Emergency Management Plan Public Sections

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Part 1 – Administration

Authority

The Sydney Metropolitan Regional Emergency Management Plan (EMPLAN) has been prepared by

the Sydney Metropolitan Regional Emergency Management Committee in compliance with the

State Emergency & Rescue Management Act 1989.

Administrative review APPROVED

Signature page retained electronically

………………………………………………………

Regional Emergency Operations Controller

Sydney Metropolitan Regional Emergency Management Committee Chair

Dated: 17 November 2017

ENDORSED

Original Endorsement July 2017. SEMC endorsement not required for administrative review

Signature page retained electronically

………………………………………………………

Chair

State Emergency Management Committee

Dated: July 2017


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Version History

The following table lists all endorsed versions of this document.

Endorsed/Approved

Version 1.0 Endorsed March 2017

Version 2.0 Administrative Review - Updated with available 2016 census date

November 2017

Proposals for amendment to this document are to be forwarded to the Sydney Metropolitan

Regional Emergency Management Officer.


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Contents

Part 1 – Administration ...................................................................................................... 2

Authority .......................................................................................................................................................... 2

Version History ................................................................................................................................................ 3

Contents .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

Objectives ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

Scope .............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Principles ......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Activation, Escalation & Demobilisation .......................................................................................................... 7

Control, Command and Coordination Structure .............................................................................................. 8

Test and Review Process ................................................................................................................................ 9

Part 2 – Context & Risk Assessment ...............................................................................10

Annexure A – Regional Profile ...................................................................................................................... 10

General ................................................................................................................................... 10

Sydney Metropolitan EM Region Boundaries .......................................................................... 12

Emergency Services Organisations (ESO) Locations .............................................................. 14

Landform and Topography ...................................................................................................... 15

Climate.................................................................................................................................... 16

Land Use ................................................................................................................................ 17

Population and People ............................................................................................................ 17

Transport Routes and Facilities ............................................................................................... 25

Economy and Industry ............................................................................................................ 30

Critical Infrastructure ............................................................................................................... 30

Woronora Dam..........................................................................................................31

Electricity Infrastructure ............................................................................................31

Community Assets .................................................................................................................. 32

Hospitals ...................................................................................................................32

Heritage Listed Items & Areas ..................................................................................33

Environmental Assets ............................................................................................................. 33

Education Facilities ................................................................................................................. 34

Historical Events ..................................................................................................................... 37

Annexure B – Hazards and Risks Summary ................................................................................................. 39

Part 3 – Local Emergency Management Plans ................................................................47

Annexure C – Local EMPLAN Inventory ....................................................................................................... 47

Part 4 – Sub Plans and Supporting Plans .......................................................................49

State Plans ............................................................................................................................. 49


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Annexure D – Regional Sub Plan and Supporting Plan Matrices ................................................................. 50

Functional Areas ..................................................................................................................... 51

Part 5 – Restricted Operational Information ....................................................................53

Annexure E – Community Assets ................................................................................................................. 53

Annexure F – Regional Vulnerabilities .......................................................................................................... 53

Annexure G – Consequence Management Guides (CMG) .......................................................................... 53

Maps:

Map 1: Sydney Metropolitan EM Region boundaries ........................................................................................ 13

Map 2: Emergency Services Organisation Locations-North.............................................................................. 14

Map 3: Emergency Services Organisation Locations – South .......................................................................... 14

Map 4: Landform & Topography ........................................................................................................................ 15

Map 5: Population Density ................................................................................................................................ 23

Map 6: Road Transport Routes Overview ......................................................................................................... 28

Map 7: Rail Transport Routes Overview ............................................................................................................ 29

Map 8: Health Care Facilities - South ................................................................................................................ 32

Map 9: Health Care Facilities – North ................................................................................................................ 32

Map 10: World Heritage Listed Areas................................................................................................................ 33

Map 11: Major Parks and Reserves .................................................................................................................. 33

Map 12: Education Facilities – North ................................................................................................................. 35

Map 13: Education Facilities – South ................................................................................................................ 36

Figures:

Figure 1: Region as a support mechanism to a Local emergency ...................................................................... 9

Figure 2: Region controlling a regional emergency ............................................................................................. 9

Figure 3: Region supporting a Combat Agency for a regional emergency ......................................................... 9

Tables:

Table 1: Sydney Metropolitan EM region Population ........................................................................................ 11

Table 2: Language groups ................................................................................................................................. 18

Table 3a: Population Demographics by LGA (Census 2011) ........................................................................... 21

Table 4a: Age Group & Assistance Depe4ndency by LGA (Census 2016) ...................................................... 22

Table 5: Hospitals and Aged Care Facilities (Public and Private) ..................................................................... 32

Table 6: Areas/items of significant interest ........................................................................................................ 33

Table 7: Education Facilities (Government & Independent) .............................................................................. 34

Table 8: Significant Historical Events ................................................................................................................ 38

Table 9: Consequence & Risk Matrix ................................................................................................................ 40

Table 10: Hazard & Risk Table .......................................................................................................................... 45

Table 11: Regional Strategic risks ..................................................................................................................... 46

Table 12: Local EMPLAN Inventory .................................................................................................................. 47

Table 13: Regional Sub Plans ........................................................................................................................... 50

Table 14: Regional Supporting Plans ................................................................................................................ 51


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Purpose

Details for, prevention of, preparation for, response to and recovery from emergencies within the

Emergency Management Region (EMR) are covered by this plan where applicable under the NSW

EM arrangements. It encompasses:

emergencies controlled by combat agencies;

emergencies controlled by combat agencies and supported by the Regional Emergency

Operations Controller (REOCON);

emergency operations for which there is no combat agency;

circumstances where a combat agency has passed control to the REOCON; and,

demobilisation and transition of control from response to recovery.

Objectives

The objectives of this plan are to:

support Local Emergency Management Plans (EMPLANs) and augment them when required;

identify trigger points for regional level activation, escalation and demobilisation;

define participating organisation and Functional Area (FA) roles and responsibilities in preparation for, response to and recovery from emergencies;

set out the control, co-ordination, support and liaison arrangements at the Regional level;

detail activation and alerting arrangements for involved agencies at the Regional level; and

detail arrangements for the acquisition and co-ordination of resources at the Regional level.

Scope

The plan describes the arrangements at Regional level to prevent, prepare for, respond to and

recover from emergencies and also provides policy direction for the preparation of Sub Plans and

Supporting Plans. Further:

This plan relies on effective implementation of the Governance framework for Emergency

Management;

Arrangements detailed in this plan are based on the assumption that the resources upon

which the plan relies are available when required; and

The effectiveness of arrangements detailed in this plan are dependent upon all involved

agencies preparing, testing and maintaining appropriate internal instructions, and/or

standing operating procedures.

This document is to be read in conjunction with the State Emergency & Rescue Management Act

(SERM Act), NSW State Emergency Management Plan (NSW EMPLAN) and other State level

EM plans and policy where detail is provided on the roles and functions of authorities and

stakeholders mentioned in this plan.

This plan is divided in to Public section that is available on the EmergencyNSW website and

restricted access sections available through the Regional Emergency Management Committee

executive.


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Principles

The following principles are applied in this plan:

a) The Emergency Risk Management (ERM) process is to be used as the basis for emergency

planning in New South Wales. This methodical approach to the planning process is to be

applied by Emergency Management Committees (EMC) at all levels.

b) Responsibility for preparation, response and recovery rests initially at Local level. If Local

agencies and available resources are not sufficient they are augmented by those at

Regional level.

c) Control of emergency response and recovery operations is conducted at the lowest

effective level.

d) Agencies may deploy their own resources from their own service from outside the affected

Region if they are needed.

e) The Regional Emergency Operations Controller (REOCON) is responsible, when requested

by a combat agency, to co-ordinate the provision of resources support. Emergency

Operations Controllers (EOCON) would not normally assume control from a combat agency

unless the situation can no longer be contained. Where necessary, this should only be done

after consultation with the State Emergency Operations Controller (SEOCON) and

agreement of the combat agency and the appropriate level of control.

f) Emergency preparation, response and recovery operations should be conducted with all

agencies carrying out their normal functions wherever possible.

g) Prevention measures remain the responsibility of authorities/agencies charged by statute

with the responsibility.

Activation, Escalation & Demobilisation

There are a number of Activation, Escalation and Demobilisation triggers that initiate and conclude

this Regional EMPLAN or elevation of the emergency to a State level.

Activation Triggers:

Support

Designated Combat Agency (CA) has a regional level plan for emergency response that

requires significant Regional contribution;

Whenever there is an impending or unforeseen emergency operation and Regional level support

resources may be required;

To assist with the coordination of recovery operations

Where it is necessary to coordinate two or more local level operations which are controlled by

Emergency Operations Controllers;

Control

Where there is no designated Combat Agency and a regional level response is required;

When the REOCON considers it necessary;

When directed by the SEOCON to take control of an emergency response.


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Control Escalation Triggers:

Local to Regional

When an emergency grows beyond the capability of a Local Emergency Operations Centre

(LEOC);

When the emergency crosses two or more local emergency management boundaries and the

change in control level may improve the situation;

When significant Political, Environmental, Social, Technological, Infrastructure or Economic

impacts are foreseen;

When directed by the SEOCON.

Regional to State

When an emergency grows beyond the capability of a Regional Emergency Operations Centre

(REOC);

When the emergency crosses two or more Regional emergency management boundaries and

the change in control level may improve the situation;

When significant State level Political, Environmental, Social, Technological, Infrastructure or

Economic impacts are foreseen;

When directed by the SEOCON.

Demobilisation Triggers:

When it is determined that the incident has scaled back to the extent a regional level response is

no longer required;

When the response has transitioned into a longer-term recovery process and an appropriate

handover to a recovery coordinator or committee occurs;

When it is determined that no further control or support is required for the emergency.

Note: The Regional Emergency Management Committee (REMC) may identify specific Regional triggers for activation, escalation and demobilisation beyond those listed above.

Control, Command and Coordination Structure

The Control, Command and Coordination (CCC) structure will vary according to the role that the

Regional level response is taking. There are three standard structures (Figures 1,2 & 3) that

typically arise according to the role taken by the REOCON and REMC:

1. The Region acting as a support mechanism to a Local emergency;

2. The Region controlling a Regional emergency.

3. The Region supporting a Combat Agency for a Regional emergency ;

A solid line indicates a direct link and a dotted line represents an information link.

Note: the specific structure can vary according to the type of emergency and should be confirmed

on each occasion between stakeholders with the standard arrangements considered.


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Test and Review Process

The Sydney Metropolitan Regional Emergency Management Committee (REMC) will review this

Plan every three (3) years as a part of the continuous improvement cycle, or following any:

Significant Regional change such as boundary changes, Agency/Functional

Area/Supporting organisation changes, facilities, etc;

Activation of the Plan in response to an emergency;

Legislative changes affecting the Plan;

Reviews, inquiries and lessons learned that are relevant to the purpose of the plan;

Exercises conducted to test all or part of the Plan.

Figure 1: Region as a support mechanism to a Local emergency Figure 2: Region controlling a regional emergency

Figure 3: Region supporting a Combat Agency for a regional emergency


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Part 2 – Context & Risk Assessment

Annexure A – Regional Profile

General

The Sydney area and surrounds are significant to NSW, National and global economic interests and

is considered one of the top 10 cities of the world. It boasts major air and sea ports as well as rail

and road networks providing important social and economic links to other major economic and

social infrastructure and services.

Across Sydney CBD and North Sydney there are multiple national and international corporate

headquarters as well as being the location of the Australian Stock Exchange. More than 75% of all

foreign and domestic banks in Australia have their headquarters located in Sydney. These

contribute to Sydney being Australia’s main financial centre.

The population that exists within Sydney Metropolitan EM Region is not limited to residential.

Sydney CBD and surrounding suburbs also boast daily increases due to visitor, workforce and

student numbers. Sydney is the leading tourist destination for international travel in Australia so

there are significant facilities, infrastructure and Government interest to support tourism and

accommodation requirements for visitors to the city.

There are a number of precincts and properties that have heritage significance and owned and

managed by Property NSW. At present there are over 1,000 properties listed under the NSW

Heritage Act that are placed in Sydney Metropolitan EM Region. These same properties also

contribute to tourism and economic interests.

The major water bodies within the EM Region include Sydney Harbour, Botany Bay, Port Hacking,

Georges River and the lower part of the Parramatta River. The water ways are variously utilised for

commercial shipping, fishing, transportation and recreation. There is also a high dependency on the

water courses by commuter and tourist populations.

Significant working ports exist as well as heavy industrial precincts. The primary risk precinct is the

Botany Bay precinct which boasts chemical storage, transfer as well as high quantity of vessel

movements. The related vessel movements are important to the National and State economy.

The Region also boasts 48 registered conservation areas and National Parks. These contribute to

tourism as well as are important to local community activities and environmental interests.

The Region has a rapidly growing professional services sector with particular focus on health,

engineering, design, scientific interests, education, research and information and communications

technology.

The Region has an estimated 68km of coastal frontage and 385km water/urban interface along

estuaries, bays and river systems. Its water-based boundary stretches west up Sydney Harbour to

the Parramatta Weir and to 3 nautical miles seawards in an arc out from Sydney Heads.

Due to the importance of Sydney, and its surrounds, to the economic and social context of NSW

and Australia the emergency management arrangements applied and practiced within the EM

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Local Government Areas within the EM Region are:

Fully Encompasses

LEMC Area Local Government

Area Approx. Area (km2) Population (2016)

Bayside Bayside 55.0 156,058

Georges River Georges River 43.0 146,841

Mosman-Nth Sydney

Mosman 19.9

28,475

North Sydney 67,658

Randwick Randwick 37.0 140,660

Sutherland Sutherland 370.0 218,464

Sydney City of Sydney 26.15 208,374

Waverley-Woollahra

Waverley 21.0

66,812

Woollahra 54,240

Partially Encompasses

LEMC Area Local Government

Area Area (km2) Est. Population

Inner West Inner West 36.0

182,043

(est 58,250 within Sydney Metro EMR)

Region Total 1,016,861 Table 1: Sydney Metropolitan EM region Population

Note: Population figures from 2011 census

The statistics shown in this plan are sourced directly from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. There

may be subtle differences between the Region EMPLAN and Local EMPLANs on population

statistics due calculation components and estimated percentage increases starting from the 2016

census data.

The comprehensive profiles within each Local Government Area can be sourced from the Local

EMPLAN produced by the relevant LEMC. Local EMPLANS can be found on the relevant Council

Website or Emergency NSW website.

Inner West LGA: For the purpose of emergency management the Inner West LEMC, including the

partial area that sits within Sydney Metropolitan EMR is managed administratively by the South

West Metro EM Region but can be supported operationally by either EM Region.

The relationship between Sydney Metropolitan EM Region, other EM boundaries and enclosed

resources and facilities are shown on the attached maps at the end of this section.


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Sydney Metropolitan EM Region Boundaries

The EM Region is bounded by the following EM Regions:

South West Metro

North West Metro

Illawarra South Coast

EM Region boundaries do not necessarily align with Local Government Areas or other agency

boundaries. For this reason some LGAs and agency boundaries overlap across two or more EM

Regions. Regional engagement and operational management of those areas for EM purposes is

predetermined.

The Sydney Metropolitan EM Region encompasses all or parts of the following REMC member

boundaries:

9 - Local Government Areas and part of 1 LGA covered by the neighbouring EM Region

1 - Police Region (14 Local Area Commands)

2 - Fire & Rescue NSW Zones

2 - Marine Area Command Sectors

2 - Marine Rescue NSW Regions

2 - NSW Ambulance Sectors

1 – NSW Rural Fire Service Region

2 - NSW State Emergency Service Regions

1 - Dept of Primary Industries Region

1 - Environmental Protection Authority Region

3 - Family & Community Services Districts

3 - Local Health Districts

1 – NSW Public Works Regions

1 - Transport for NSW region

1 x Roads & Maritime Services Region

The Region Welfare Services Functional Area Coordinator (WelFAC) assists emergency managers

to address impacts on the population related to immediate welfare issues and evacuation centres.

There are three (3) welfare district boundaries, and therefore three WelFACs within Sydney

Metropolitan EM Region:

Northern Sydney – Mosman & North Sydney LGAs

Sydney – Sydney LGA (Part)

South Eastern Sydney – Sydney (Part), Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges

River and Sutherland

The Region Agriculture & Animal Services Functional Area Coordinator (AASFAC) assists

emergency managers to address impacts on animals and immediate animal welfare issues. This

includes appropriate temporary accommodation and holding areas as a result of evacuations. There

is one (1) AASFAC within Sydney Metropolitan EM Region:


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SYDNEY METROPOLITAN

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REGION

South West Metro

Emergency Management Region

North West Metro

Emergency Management Region

Map 1: Sydney Metropolitan EM Region boundaries (Source: Lands & Property Information (LPI Spatial Services)


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Emergency Services Organisations (ESO) Locations

Emergency Services Organisations within the Sydney Metropolitan EM Region provide

representation on the Regional Emergency Management Committee (REMC) and Regional Rescue

Committee (RRC).

The ESO’s that operate and provide representation within the region are:

Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) –

Metropolitan East 1, Metropolitan East

2 and associated zone stations

NSW Ambulance – Sydney Zone,

Sydney South East and associated

stations

Marine Rescue NSW (MRNSW) –

Greater Sydney Region and

associated Units

NSW Police Force (NSWPF) – Central

Metropolitan Region Command and

associated Local Area Commands

NSW Rural Fire Service(NSW RFS) –

Region East, Sutherland Zone and

associated local brigades

NSW State Emergency Service (NSW

SES) – Sydney Southern Region,

Sydney Northern Regions and

associated local SES Units

Emergency Services Organisations

deploy their resources in to the region

from other areas according to legislative

compliance and the operational

requirements.

Map 2: Emergency Services Organisation Locations-North (Source: LPI Spatial Services)

Map 3: Emergency Services Organisation Locations – South (Source: LPI Spatial Services)


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Landform and Topography

The complex topography of the region, its coastal setting and sandstone plateau results in a variety

of topographical features that introduce landform diversity. There are natural features of beaches,

wetlands, bays, rivers and sandstone tablelands dissected by deep river valleys and vegetation-

covered gorges.

The region contains a number

of important estuaries and

drowned river valleys,

including parts of the Georges

River and the Parramatta

River at Sydney Harbour.

Freshwater wetlands occur

around the margins of the

coastal lakes, and on coastal

sand plains.

The region is home to the

second oldest national park in

the world – the Royal National

Park, which is among the most

frequently visited parks in the

state.

The majority of the regions

lands provide for the urban

setting which introduces

additional topographical

considerations that interact

with the natural topography.

Paved streets, channel

drainage, reclaimed lands and

underground infrastructure

interact with weather

conditions and hazards

behaviours on the natural

topography.

Further detailed information on topography and landform for each Local Government Area can be

found on the relevant website. Landform and topography in relation to emergency management can

be found in the relevant Local Emergency Management Plan.

Map 4: Landform & Topography (Source: http://nationalmap.gov.au)


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Climate

Susceptibility

The Region is susceptible to climate conditions resulting in East Coast Low (ECL), water

spout/tornado and damaging wind impacts due to its coastal location.

It also has, on its southern border, the Royal National Park (RNP) which is susceptible to bushfires.

The interface with the ocean, estuaries and inland water ways also provides exposure for the

community to climate issues related to oceanic conditions, flooding and inundation.

Emergency Mangers take into account the increased probability of hazard events occurring when

addressing capability, planning, response and recovery.

Climate Change Snapshot

The Metropolitan Sydney Climate Change Snap Shot (Office of Environment & Heritage) report

identifies:

a) The number of hot days will be increasing with temperatures virtually certain to increase in

the near future by 0.4-0.8°C.

b) Rainfall projected to decrease in spring and winter and increase in summer and autumn.

Flash flooding is projected to increase within the Sydney Region.

c) Sea level is projected to rise up to 40cm by 2050 above 1990 mean sea level.

d) Peak fire dangers are currently reached in spring to summer. These periods may be

extended. Bush fire danger ratings possibly increasing in spring.

e) Thunder, wind hail and lightning storms usually occur between August and March averaging

5 per year. Change projections unable to be reliably determined.

Climate Related Hazards for Sydney Metropolitan EM Region

Temperature Temperature extremes occur infrequently but can have considerable impacts on health,

infrastructure, environment and animals. Temperature extremes can result in impacts that have

greater consequences that need to be managed than normal seasonal changes to average

temperatures.

The Sydney region experiences fewer hot days (maximum temperature above 35°C) on average

than inland regions of NSW with fewer than 10 ‘hot’ days on average per annum across much of the

region. The region also experiences fewer than 10 ‘cold’ nights on average per annum.

Rainfall

Rainfall variability is due to complex weather patterns occurring. Annual average rainfall ranges

from 800 to 1200 mm for much of the Greater Sydney region. There is some seasonal variation with

more rainfall in summer and autumn than winter and spring.

Rainfall along the coast can be high and varies between 300–400 mm in summer and autumn and

200–300 mm during winter and spring.

Fire Weather

Fire weather is classified as ‘severe’ when the Forest Fire Danger Index (FFDI) is above 50, and

most of the property loss from major fires in Australia has occurred when the FFDI reached this


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level. FFDI values below 12 indicate low to moderate fire weather, 12-25 high, 25- 49 very high, 50-

74 severe, 75-99 extreme and above 100 catastrophic.

Severe fire weather conditions are estimated to occur on average one day per year within the

Region. These days are more likely to occur in summer and spring months.

The southern suburbs within the region are more susceptible to the threat of fire during this type of

weather condition though small clusters of bushland interfacing with built-up areas in other LGAs

are still exposed to bushfire threats.

Whole of community or land use specific emergency plans are developed by NSW Rural Fire

Service and/or Fire and Rescue NSW or other authorities to ensure readiness should a bushfire

impact on the community.

For detailed maps and data on bushfire prone areas refer to the relevant Council website

information on bushfire prone lands.

For bushfire information and plans including Community Protection Plans, Neighbourhood Safer

Places locations, Bushfire Risk Management Plans and Bushfire Survival Plan guidance visit

www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

Land Use

Local Government plays a vital role in land use planning and managing the sustainable

development of local communities. The Greater Sydney Commission (GSC) and Dept of Planning

and Environment also have influence over the strategic direction of land use and regional

development within Sydney Metropolitan EMR boundaries.

Emergency Managers do not have the ability to influence this process outside of legislated

committees such as the Bush Fire Management Committee. As a result emergency managers

appraise the use of land, clusters of land use types, the interface with hazards and future planning

for their considerations regarding emergency planning and response.

Land use in association with the exposure to any hazard is considered by emergency managers and

combat agencies when planning for and responding to emergency situations.

For detailed maps and data on land use and zoning refer to the relevant Council Local Environment

Plan or Local EMPLAN.

Population and People1

There are significant population areas situated along the coastal fringe which have exposure to

coastal threats. However, the LGAs with the largest population bases within the EM Region are

Sutherland, Sydney and Bayside.

The total population is not evenly distributed across the suburbs as suburb land areas and

topography are significant different. In areas such as North Sydney, Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra

and Randwick the population density is higher due to dominance of apartment living. In other areas

the population is dispersed across broad areas with separate and independent housing dominating.

The population also fluctuates due to commuter and tourism. The visitor and commuter population

1 The statistics shown do not include the population of Inner West LGA that sits within the Sydney Metropolitan EMR. Access to statistics related to that portion of the EM Region’s

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has potential to increase the population base within the Region by over 500%, on average, on any

given day.

Statistics about the population and people assist emergency managers in determining the

probability of numbers of residential, tourist or commuter persons likely to have been impacted by

the different types of emergencies and who may require assistance due to varying vulnerability.

Language (Ref: Census 2016)

The Sydney Metropolitan EM region boasts a broad range of cultures and languages. Approximately

43% of residents were born overseas. The percentage of linguistic groups across the total

population within the region is listed in the table below.

Language Qty Language Qty Language Qty

English only 669,419 French 8,828 Dutch 1,832

Mandarin 61,455 German 5,703 Turkish 1,482

Cantonese 30,190 Korean 5,568 Afrikaans 1,173

Greek 22,305 Japanese 5,396 Tamil 1 034

Indo-Aryan Languages 16,608 Vietnamese 5,097 Maltese 746

South East Asian Languages 16,105 Macedonian 4,788 Samoan 352

Spanish 12,937 Chinese (other) 4,221 Khmer 238

Italian 11,262 Polish 2,918 Australian Indigenous 130

Arabic 10,746 Croatian 2,872

Thai 9,275 Serbian 2,057 Not Stated 75,655

Russian 8,938 Persian(exc Dari) 1,988 Table 2: Language groups

English as a second language – Proficiency

Of those that speak English as well as another language there are 43,729 people that state that

they do not speak English at all or very well. Georges River LGA has the largest population base of

this group (16,271) with Sydney LGA second (12,934). The overall spread across the region is

reasonably even though Mosman has the least (401). Specific language sets and locations is not

determined; however of those the greater majority have partners, children or family that do speak

English.

These census statistics inform that approximately 4% of the population within the EM region may

not comprehend English well enough to be able to interpret warnings or other emergency related

public information. However there is ability to be informed through family members or community

groups.

The tourist population to the Sydney environs is primarily comprised of persons from countries

where English is not their primary language. This increases the non-English speaking and

proficiency statistics on any given day.

The above, and other information, assists emergency managers on the probable effectiveness

public safety information has when distributed in the English language. It also assists with decisions

related to what interpretation services may be required during emergencies and evacuations as well

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Age Groups

The median age of the population across the EM Region is 38. Sydney LGA has the lowest average

age (32) and Bayside the highest average age (44).

These statistics assist in informing indicative levels of resilience, dependency and/or self-help

capability of the affected population. It also assists in informing public education programs.

Need for Assistance

Approx 4% (36,925) of the population within the EM Region have specified requirement for personal

assistance. 19,037 people over the age of 75 require assistance which is 52% of the total “need for

assistance” group.

The above informs emergency managers when considering evacuations, ongoing welfare of

persons and considerations for the provision of additional ‘assistance’ personnel during emergency

situations.

Number of Motor Vehicles per Dwelling

NSW Evacuation Guidelines recommends that evacuees be encouraged to make their own way to a

safer location using personal or public transport and seek accommodation and assistance from

family and friends or insurance companies where possible.

Emergency management planning and response considers the ability of people to be able to move

under their own resources or are reliant upon public transport modes. 7% of residences do not have

private transport. This potentially places reliance upon public transport or the emergency

management arrangements to facilitate movement of people for significant events.

Connectivity

Nearly 4% (37,063) of residences report that they do not access the internet from their dwelling.

This means they are most likely dependent upon externally located connections. Modern public

information or warning platforms are primarily reliant upon connectivity.

Emergency managers considerations for those that do not have connectivity can inform the overall

public warnings and information strategies.

Private Dwellings

Approximately 66% of the residential population resides in medium or high density residential

complexes. Sydney and Randwick boast the highest number of medium-high density residences in

which over 280,000 people are estimated to reside. Throughout the EM region medium and high

density residential premises is the norm with future urban development’s continuing to move

towards this trend.

Employment

From the 2011 census nearly 35% of the population is not in the work force.This informs probability

of the portion of the residential community that may be located at their dwellings or in the locality

during an emergency situation. It also assists in determining evacuation support and facility

requirements.


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Commuter Profile

From the 2011 census the majority of commuters travel to work utilising private vehicles. Bus and

rail transport modes are equally utilised outside of private vehicles. Any possible interruption to road

or rail transport routes is a consideration for emergency managers and responders.

Average Age of Dwellings

The period in which suburbs were established and average age of dwellings can inform emergency

managers about secondary hazards that may occur as a consequence of an emergency situation or

hazard impact.

This allows emergency responders and managers opportunity to provide appropriate public safety

advice and prioritise appropriate actions and activities.

Tourism

The Region relies heavily on tourism from local and international origins. There are a number of

facilities and attractions that cause significant influxes of people in to the area as transit points or as

attractions.

It is estimated that over 33 million visitors per annum stopover within the EM Region. A significant

portion of those attend attractions and accommodation within Sydney and surrounding LGAs. Such

facilities and attractions include:

Sydney CBD and attractions within its

environs and foreshore

Sydney Airport

Bondi Junction

Sydney Harbour

Beaches

Georges River

La Perouse

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Taronga Zoo

Royal National Park

Hermitage Foreshore Track

Sports Stadiums

Racing Venues

Cruise Ship terminals


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Population and Demographics

LGA Pop

#

Median Age

Population in the Work

Force

Transport to Work

Family Composition

Public Private Vehicle

Avg children /family

One Parent with child

dependents

Couple with Child

Dependents

Bayside 156,058 35 80,644 23,360 41,176 1.7 1,331 3,831

Georges River 146,841 37 56,324 17,179 28,353 1.8 1,558 5,417

Mosman 28,475 42 14,570 4,428 6,344 1.8 266 1,058

North Sydney 67,658 37 42,004 16,148 13,732 1.6 480 1,068

Randwick 140,660 34 72,327 19,034 33,239 1.7 1,056 3,396

Sutherland 218,464 40 116,890 19,029 76,351 1.9 1,905 8,018

Sydney 208,374 32 200,881 41,745 27,230 1.5 964 1,484

Waverley 66,812 35 37,889 12,325 15,399 1.8 428 1,531

Woollahra 54,240 39 28,972 8,403 11,916 1.8 454 1,533

Region TOTAL 1,087,582 37 650,501 161,651 253,740 1.7 8,087 87,036

Table 3a: Population Demographics by LGA (Census 2016 & 2011)

LGA

Dwellings

No Vehicle

No Internet at dwelling

Indigenous Persons

Avg ppl /dwelling

Separate House

Townhouse

etc

Unit/ Apt etc

Sole Occupant

Bayside 2.7 21,535 7,629 24,538 12,502 23% 7,622 7,943 9% 1,555

Georges River 2.9 26,208 5,689 16,345 9,325 19% 5,619 5,907 12% 800

Mosman 2.4 3,901 1,339 5,701 3,242 29% 1,111 773 7% 60

North Sydney 2.1 3,301 4,219 22,382 10,634 35% 5,194 1,987 7% 199

Randwick 2.5 13,319 8,308 28,109 13,096 26% 9,074 5,730 11% 2,144

Sutherland 2.7 48,705 10,368 16,719 16,039 21% 4,325 7,768 10% 2,435

Sydney 2.0 1,717 16,834 65,882 31,858 37% 33,330 8,182 10% 2,413

Waverley 2.4 4,160 4,778 15,758 6,979 28% 4,667 2,176 9% 270

Woollahra 2.3 4,500 4,703 11,632 6,284 30% 2,901 1,359 6% 160

Region TOTAL 2.4 127,346 63,867 207,066 109,959 22% 73,843 41,825 8% 10,036

Table 3b: Population Demographics by LGA (Census 2016) Note: % in relation to LGA population rounded to nearest whole number


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Age Group & Assistance Dependency by LGA

AGE RANGES

LGA 0-4 5-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44

Bayside 9,551 8,447 7,371 8,119 11,879 15,535 15,136 12,111 10,793 Assistance Dependent 91 358 158 123 259 357

Georges River 8,556 8,267 7,798 8,900 11,199 12,824 11,602 9,746 9,491 Assistance Dependent 69 351 168 136 209 290

Mosman 1,493 1,784 1,740 1,575 1,280 1,522 1,890 1,926 2,163 Assistance Dependent 13 49 19 14 25 36

North Sydney Assistance Dependent

3,846 2,692 2,004 1,850 3,440 7,537 8,811 6,952 5,369 27 63 13 17 46 84

Randwick 7,645 7225 6,089 8,150 14,983 13,854 12,714 11,109 9,887 Assistance Dependent 68 256 96 101 185 235

Sutherland 13,624 14,354 13,676 13,129 12,714 12,724 13,517 14,233 15,927 Assistance Dependent 123 712 292 199 330 439

Sydney 6,977 4,028 3,035 8,370 28,589 37,379 31,487 19,911 13,946 Assistance Dependent 32 125 65 85 293 360

Waverley 4,154 3,658 2,897 2,451 3,669 7,398 8,352 6,543 5,348 Assistance Dependent 18 90 40 26 46 84

Woollahra 2,771 2,921 2,782 2,606 2,934 4,668 4,758 4,087 3,746 Assistance Dependent 23 68 25 19 36 34 Table 4a: Age Group & Assistance Depe4ndency by LGA (Census 2016)

AGE RANGES

LGA 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+

Bayside 9,793 9,171 8,098 7,238 6,513 5,139 4,281 3,316 3,582 Assistance Dependent 633 980 1,383 2,111 1,804

Georges River 9,506 9,745 8,996 7,677 6,587 4,989 3,990 3,187 3,763 Assistance Dependent 465 766 1,057 1,741 1,941

Mosman 2,187 2,080 1,858 1,534 1,603 1,396 902 636 910 Assistance Dependent 25 48 95 167 400

North Sydney 4,444 3,774 3,717 3,461 3,400 2,522 1,667 1,013 1,146 Assistance Dependent 96 138 175 285 459

Randwick 8,940 8,065 7,033 6,065 5,439 4,325 3,376 2,595 3,181 Assistance Dependent 345 551 692 1,299 1,552

Sutherland Assistance Dependent

15,403 14,891 14,547 12,733 11,192 8,797 6,232 4,827 5,947 555 814 1,176 1,892

Sydney 11,438 10,025 8,815 7,263 6,287 4,173 2,884 1,976 1,790 Assistance Dependent 599 827 840 1,033 814

Waverley 4,557 3,634 3,111 2,554 2,553 1,820 1,466 1,143 1,513 Assistance Dependent 114 153 244 488 685

Woollahra 3,648 3,370 3,047 2,778 3,071 2,464 1,778 1,206 1,599 Assistance Dependent 74 79 159 324 606 Table 4b: Age group and assistance dependency by LGA (Census 2016)

AGE RANGES – EM Region

0-4 5-14 15-19 20-24 25-34 35-44

Total - Assistance Dependent 464 2,072 876 720 1,429 1,919

45-54 55-64 65-74 75-84 85+

Total – Assistance Dependent 2,906 4,356 5,821 9,340 24,334 Table 4c: Totals Age Group & Assistance Dependency EM Region wide (Census 2016)


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MAP – Population Density

0 – 1231

1231 – 2942

2942 – 5917

5917 – 12416

12416 – 24968

24968 – 131042

131042 - 186243

Map 5: Population Density 2011 Census Data (Source: Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network)


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Transport Routes and Facilities

Transport routes and facilities are an important part of the EMR in regards to commuter, economic,

tourism and social dependencies not just for the Sydney Metropolitan residential population but also

for visitors and businesses.

The Region Transport Services Functional Area Coordinator (RTSFAC) assists emergency

managers to address impacts on transport systems and infrastructure by engaging, communicating

and working with transport operators, owners and suppliers. There is one TSFAC for the Sydney

Metropolitan EM Region.

The following outlines transport infrastructure and systems that exist within the EMR.

Road Network

Major transport routes within the Region are managed by Roads and Maritime Services.

Any major disruption or requirement to implement additional traffic management processes during

an emergency is done by either Transport for NSW Traffic Management Centre (TMC) or Local

Councils for roads under the respective authority’s jurisdiction.

NSW Roads and Maritime Services have Incident Response Plans for transport routes under their

responsibility. Reference to these plans is made when major traffic management strategies are

required in response to an emergency.

Refer Transport for NSW website for detailed information on road network and advice on what to do

during emergency situations.

Rail Network

Sydney Trains is the provider of train services for the Greater Sydney Metropolitan area. It provides

178 Railway Stations with 1 million passenger journeys each weekday. During weekends the

number of people decreases significantly and during special events the number of journeys

increases significantly. There are 61 stations located within the Sydney Metropolitan EM Region.

Emergency managers remain aware of the importance of the rail network in transporting people in,

out and around the region during emergency situations. For incidents and emergencies that affect

the rail transport systems, Sydney Trains will work with combat agencies across a coordinated

response using rail network emergency plans. To achieve this Sydney Trains provides Incident

Management Teams and Combat Agency Liaison Officers under the ICS structure (AIIMS) and

deploys Rail Commanders and a Rail Emergency Response Unit to the emergency site.

Sydney trains have a number of Plans for rail infrastructure under their responsibility:

Incident Management Framework (IMF) with details the Sydney Trains Emergency Management

procedures for incidents and emergencies on the rail network (based on AIIMS principles).

Each Railway Station has a Station Incident Management Plan (SIMP) which outlines the

Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) structure, Local emergency response procedures and

Evacuation plans.

In addition each Underground Railway Station (City Underground, Eastern Suburbs Rail, Airport

Line) has a First Response Emergency Information Kit (FREIK) which contains maps and

diagrams of the Station layout and cross section, tunnel cross section, emergency access and

egress routes, electricity, gas, water and sewer plans, hydrant & booster pump locations and Hi

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The SIMPS and FRIEKS are located in the ECC room and Station Manager’s office at each railway

Station. Sydney Trains also maintains train plans which can be implemented in the event of an

emergency in accordance with the CBD Evacuation Plans.

Reference to these plans is made during emergency response operations and when major transport

management strategies are required in response to an emergency.

Refer Sydney Trains website for detailed information on rail network, maps and advice on what to

do during emergency situations on the rail network.

Marine Network

Ferries are utilised significantly for transportation of visitors and commuters within the Sydney

Harbour and Port Hacking marine areas. There are major wharf facilities that cater for the

commuter/visitor marine transport such as Circular Quay and Manly Wharf and numerous minor

wharf facilities.

Port Botany and Sydney harbour are both working port areas catering across different economic

contributors and activities. Facilities in Sydney Harbour are based around Naval and Cruise ship

activities. Port Botany focuses activities on import/export.

Bridges (Road, Rail & Pedestrian)

Sydney Metropolitan area is reliant upon bridges for movement of people and responding agencies.

There are a number of bridges within the Region that connect major transport routes. Most road

bridges have pedestrian area allocations as well; rail bridges do not cater for pedestrians. There are

also pedestrian only bridges that traverse roadways or align, however most of these cater for limited

numbers of people at any one time due to load limits. Without bridges moving people away or

getting responders into the area can be delayed.

Road Bridges of note include Sydney Harbour Bridge, Anzac Bridge, Tom Uglys Bridge, Spit Bridge,

Iron Cove Bridge, General Holmes Dr Bridge (Bridge (Cooks River), Henry Lawson Dr Bridge (Salt

Pan Creek), Rocky Point Rd Bridge (Georges River), Bangor Bypass Bridge (Woronora River).

There are also a number of locations where road bridges traverse rail systems. Failure of these road

bridges will interrupt both road and rail movements.

Rail Bridges of note include Georges River and Cooks River (SWM EMR) rail bridges.

Tunnels (Road, Rail & Pedestrian)

There are numerous road and rail tunnels within the Region. The ones of note are the Sydney

Harbour Tunnel, Eastern Distributor tunnel and the rail network tunnels. There are also short

distance pedestrian tunnels within the Sydney CBD that have capacity for thousands of people to

use within any hour.

There is also development of new tunnels and bridges occurring in and around the Sydney environs

that emergency managers remain aware of and work with the operators/owners to develop and

practice emergency plans

Emergency managers are aware that without these bridges the delay in moving people away into

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Sydney Airport

Sydney Airport is located on the northern shore of Botany Bay, 8 km south of the Sydney city

centre. The airport lies within the Bayside Local Government Area and is bordered by the suburbs

of Mascot, Botany, Brighton–Le–Sands and Tempe.

Sydney Airport is an International Airport with 3 major runways and terminals catering for Domestic,

International, Regional and General Aviation across a number of precincts. Sydney Airport is one of

the largest international A380 airports, and is able to support operations from the largest category

Type F through to small Type A aircraft, with the Boeing 737 conducting the most frequent aircraft

movements by aircraft type.

From July 2015 to June 2016, Sydney Airport recorded a total of 314,352passenger aircraft

movements, over 41 million passenger transfers, moving over 460,000 tonnes of freight, with

between 2,000 to 3,000 vehicle movements per hour across the Sydney Airport precinct. (Source:

BITRE)

The Sydney Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) outlines the emergency arrangements in place at

Sydney Airport to respond to a range of airport emergencies to ensure the safety and security of the

people and the community in which Sydney Airport is located.


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Map 6: Road Transport Routes Overview (Source: LPI Spatial Services)


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Map 7: Rail Transport Routes Overview (Source: LPI Spatial Services)


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Economy and Industry

Sydney Airport

The airport is one of Australia’s single most important pieces of infrastructure, being a major

economic driver and employer in Sydney, the Region and the nation as a whole.

Sydney Airport generates significant employment facilitating more than 280,000 direct and indirect

jobs, with around 28,000 people working at the airport site itself. Over 800 businesses are either

located on airport or directly rely on the airport’s operations for their existence. With flow–on impacts

considered, Sydney Airport makes a direct or indirect economic contribution of more than $27

billion, equivalent to 6% of the NSW economy and 2% of the Australian economy. Facilities at the

airport include freight, fuelling and aircraft heavy engineering facilities.

Airport Emergency Plan - Sydney Airport Emergency committee develops and maintains an

Airport Emergency plan in collaboration with emergency services agencies and other emergency

management stakeholders. The plan is a sub-plan of this Regional Emergency Management Plan.

The Airport emergency plan is regularly reviewed and tested.

Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour)

Sydney Harbour is managed by the Roads & Maritime Services. It is a main marine movement

channel for commuter ferries (Sydney Ferries), cruise ships, working ports (White bay and Glebe

Island) and is of State and National economic interest.

Due to the economic significance of the area emergency managers remain aware of this in

consideration for impact and recovery needs assessment.

Major Hazard Facilities

SafeWork NSW is responsible for the identification of Major hazard Facilities within NSW and

regulates facilities accordingly. MHFs are facilities such as oil refineries, chemical processing plants,

large chemical and gas storage depots and large chemical warehouses that have dangerous goods

in amounts that exceed specified threshold quantities.

There are 41 Major Hazard Facilities (MHFs) in NSW and 9 of these are located on North Botany

Bay:

4 are in the Port Botany precinct

2 are in Banksmeadow

3 are located on the Botany Industrial Park (BIP) .

Emergency plans for Major Hazard Facilities are required under the Work Health and Safety

Regulation 2011. These are developed and maintained by the facility owner. Major Hazard Facility

operators are to provide information to the local community about the facility and the actions that will

be taken if a major incident or emergency occurs at that facility. The emergency risk management

framework is used to manage the potential or actual risks to the community and associated

emergency response requirements.

Critical Infrastructure

Critical Infrastructure within Sydney Metropolitan area are identified and registered. These registers

are retained as restricted documents and does not form part of the public release format of this

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Knowledge of critical infrastructure locations, vulnerabilities and operational priorities assists

regional and local planning and the development of relevant consequence management guides.

Response and recovery priorities include protection and/or reinstatement of critical infrastructure.

Critical Infrastructure includes:

f) Electricity infrastructure

g) Water supply/storage infrastructure

h) Sewerage treatment infrastructure

i) Communications infrastructure

j) Transport infrastructure

Woronora Dam

Woronora Dam is located at the most south west aspect of the EM region. The dam is a source of

water for nearby communities. The outflow of the dam is northerly along the Woronora River west of

Engadine and Woronora and into the Georges River. Some of the consequences of significant

failure of this dam are:

Significant reduction in available water for Engadine, parts of Sutherland, Helensburgh and

northern Wollongong.

Flooding along the Georges River resulting in flood response operations

Electricity Infrastructure

AUSGRID is the principal service provider for electricity supply within the Sydney Metropolitan

Region. There is also critical national electricity infrastructure within the region and infrastructure

operated by TransGrid. Sydney Trains also has electricity sub-transmission assets related to their

transport infrastructure.

The most regular cause of electricity supply disruption is due to equipment faults. The average

disruption duration over the past 2 years is 3.5 hours. The longest outage over the past 2 years

occurred in the Sydney LGA as a result of an equipment fault and lasted 2.5 days effecting nearly

100 customers. The greatest number of customers affected in a single LGA occurred in Sutherland

in April 2016 with 51,259 customers losing supply for 35 minutes. This was due to a severe

thunderstorm. The most wide ranging disruption occurred in October 2014 as a result of an

equipment fault and caused 4,980 customers across 8 LGA’s to experience disruption. Sutherland

was affected the longest (17 hours).

There are no regional sub plans addressing emergencies specifically related to his type of

infrastructure. The service providers are required to ensure there is appropriate actions and

emergency response plans to address supply disruptions. If the disruption is significant the State

Energy & Utilities Supporting Plan will be activated.


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Community Assets

Community assets within Sydney Metropolitan area

identified and registered. These registers are retained

as restricted documents and does not form part of the

public release format of this Plan.

Community assets of regional interest include:

Hospitals

There are a total of 35 hospitals and 193 facilities that

specifically cater for aged care needs. During

emergency situations these facilities activate their

emergency plans and work in conjunction with

emergency managers to effect safe removal of

person is required.

The Region Health Services Functional Area

Coordinator (HSFAC) assists emergency managers

to address impacts on health facilities and public

health issues by engaging, communicating and

working with health facility operators and owners.

There are three (3) Local Health Districts, and

therefore three HSFACs within Sydney Metropolitan

EM Region:

Northern Sydney – Mosman & North Sydney

LGAs

Sydney – Sydney LGA (Part), Inner west LGA

South Eastern Sydney – Sydney (Part),

Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside,

Georges River and Sutherland

LGA Hospitals

(Public)

Hospitals

(Private)

Aged Care & Residence

Nursing Home

Psychiatric Other

Bayside - - 9 18 -

Georges River 2 4 11 20 -

Mosman - 1 7 5 - 1 (Naval)

North Sydney - 1 3 4 1

Randwick 2 2 9 16 1 1 (Children’s)

Sutherland 1 3 20 27 -

Sydney 6 2 3 9 - 1 (Dental)

Waverley 1 1 5 8 1

Woollahra - 2 6 7 -

(Inner West) 1 - 0 6 -

Total 13 16 73 120 3 3

Table 5: Hospitals and Aged Care Facilities (Public and Private)

Map 8: Health Care Facilities - South (Source: LPI Spatial Services)

Map 9: Health Care Facilities – North (Source: LPI Spatial Services)


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Heritage Listed Items & Areas

The Sydney Metropolitan EM Region as 521 State

Heritage listed items. It also has 2 world heritage

listed areas located within Sydney Harbour.

These types of items and areas are a significant

consideration during the recovery phase and in

some cases protection actions may be taken on

significant at risk items where time and priorities

permit.

Environmental Assets

Environmental assets within

Sydney Metropolitan area

identified and are applied

strategic planning by Councils

and Dept of Planning &

Environment.

The Region Environmental

Services Functional Area

Coordinator (EnviroFAC) assists

emergency managers to address

impacts on the environment by

assisting to coordinate across

environmental impacts. There is

one Regional EnviroFAC for the

Sydney Metropolitan EM Region.

Environmental assets of regional interest

include:

a) Georges River

b) Royal National Park

c) Major water bodies of Sydney

Harbour, Port Hacking, Botany Bay

d) Marine environments incl. aquatic

reserves and major river systems

e) Sydney Harbour National Park

Map 10: World Heritage Listed Areas

LGA State Heritage Items

Registered Aboriginal Places

Bayside 16 -

Georges River 7 -

Mosman 15 -

North Sydney 22 -

Randwick - -

Sutherland 11 1

Sydney 406 -

Waverley 15 -

Woollahra 29 -

Totals 521 1

Table 6: Areas/items of significant interest

Map 11: Major Parks and Reserves


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Education Facilities

Tertiary education facilities contribute significant importance to the economy and secondary and

primary education facilities contribute to maintenance of social continuity and function. The

vulnerability of facilities that accommodate children is a consideration both in planning and

response.

Emergency Managers consider the impact of emergency situations on education facilities. The

ability of education facilities to function or reinstate functionality after hazard impact is a

consideration for community recovery purposes as well.

Type Qty Total Student

Capacity Located in LGAs

University (Facility & Campus’) 20 Not Provided City of Sydney,

TAFE 13

Not Provided Sutherland, Georges River, City of Sydney, North Sydney (& Inner West)

Secondary – Government 45 34,384 All

Secondary – Independent 71 Not Provided All

Primary – Government 140 53, 112 All

Primary – Independent 106 Not Provided All

Combined Primary & Secondary – Govt

1

764 Sutherland

Combined Primary & Secondary – Independent

25

Not Provided All

Specific Purpose School – Govt

14

712 Sutherland, Georges River, Bayside, Randwick, City of Sydney, Waverley (& Inner West)

Specific Purpose School - Independent

12

Not Provided Georges River, Sutherland, Randwick, City of Sydney, Woollahra (& Inner West)

Pre-school - Government 1 40 Bayside

Pre-school - Independent 11 Not Provided All Table 7: Education Facilities (Government & Independent)

Note: Specific Purpose schools in the above table include schools for special needs children

and located within specialist premises such as hospitals.


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MAP - Education Facilities (North)

Map 12: Education Facilities – North (Source: LPI Spatial Services)


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MAP - Education Facilities (South)

Map 13: Education Facilities – South (Source: LPI Spatial Services)


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Historical Events

The following are significant events that have occurred since 1994 within the region. It includes the

level of EOC(s) that activated in support of each emergency situation.

Occurrence Hazard Type Year Control and/or Coordination Level

Wolli Creek Crane Collapse Structural Collapse

2017 Local supported by regional resources

Barangaroo Crane Failure Structural collapse

2016 Local supported by regional resources.

East Coast Low (June) Storm 2016 Combat Agency with Local, Regional and State support.

Fuel Tanker roll-over Transport Emergency


Broadway Crane Failure Structural collapse


Kurnell Tornado Storm 2015 Combat Agency with Local EOC. Regional support

Illawong Sinkhole Subsidence 2015 Local supported by regional resources.

Red Imported Fire Ants Bio-security 2015 State with regional and Local supporting

Martin Place Siege Terrorism 2014 State with regional and Local supporting

Rozelle Explosion & Fire Explosion 2014 Combat Agency with Local EOC. Regional support

Barangaroo Crane Fire Fire 2014 Combat Agency with Local and Regional support.

Bushfire Pollution Emergency Environmental 2013 Combat Agency with Regional and State support

Kurnell Facility Emergency Fire/Hazmat 2011 Combat Agency with Local EOC. Regional support

Burst Water Main, Paddington Infrastructure Failure


Scaffold collapse Structural collapse


Equine Influenza Bio-security 2007 Combat Agency with Local, Regional and State support

East Coast Low Storm 2007 Combat Agency with Local, Regional and State support

Waterfall Train Derailment Rail Transport Emergency

2003 LEOCON with local EOC

Bush Fires Bush fire 2002 Combat Agency with Local EOC supported by Region

Laura D’Amato Oil Spill Marine Oil Spill 2000 State/SEOC

Caltex Refinery Fire Industrial Emergency

2000 Combat Agency with Local EOC. Regional support


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Occurrence Hazard Type Year Control and/or Coordination Level

Y2K Technological 1999-2000

Region supporting State/SEOC

Sydney (eastern suburbs) Hail Storm 1999 Combat Agency with Local and Regional EM support

Eastern Suburbs (Sydney) Hailstorm Hail Storm 1999 Regional support to combat agency

Sydney & Wollongong Flash Floods Flood 1998 Local EOC with Regional support

Illawarra & Sydney Severe Storm Storm 1996 Local EOCs supporting combat agency

Botany Bay Aircraft Crash Aircraft Emergency

1994 Local EOC with Regional support

Bush Fires Bushfires 1994 Combat Agency with Local EOC supported by Region

Table 8: Significant Historical Events


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Annexure B – Hazards and Risks Summary

A Regional Emergency Risk Management (ERM) appraisal has been undertaken identifying the

following strategic risks and hazards. Identified hazards have potential to cause loss of life, property,

utilities, services and/or the community’s ability to function within its normal capacity.

The Region identifies strategic priorities across emergency management. It is from the local and

regional assessment that the priorities and activities for regional prevention, planning, response and

recovery in relation to emergency management are determined.

The table below provides a Regional level summation and priority for identified hazards and risks

based on a risk description that triggers regional contribution or management.

ELEMENTS CONSEQUENCES

INSIGNIFICANT MINOR MODERATE MAJOR CATASTROPHIC

People

NONE OR ISOLATED cases of injuries that do not require medical intervention

Nil or less than 20 people displaced and able to be self sufficient.

ISOLATED cases of

minor injuries & first aid treatment

Small number of people displaced (20 to100) and requiring very little assistance.

ISOLATED cases of serious injury (hospitalisation) & medical treatment cases

Small to moderate number of people displaced (100 to 1000) and/or requiring some assistance.

MULTIPLE cases of life threatening & serious injuries (hospitalisation)

Moderate to large number of people displaced (1000 to 3000) and/or requiring assistance.

WIDESPREAD cases of:

Multiple deaths or life threatening or serious injuries.

>3000 people displaced and requiring assistance and/or long term support.

Property

NONE OR ISOLATED cases of minor damage to property that can be repaired by owners or without emergency agency assistance.

ISOLATED cases of minor damage to property that requires emergency agency assistance.

ISOLATED cases of moderate damage to property requiring external assistance to repair.

MULTIPLE cases of major damage to property or isolated cases of total loss.

WIDESPREAD cases of major damage and complete loss of properties.

Infrastructure

NONE OR ISOLATED cases of minor damage to infrastructure that can be repaired by owners and does not disrupt service/supply

ISOLATED cases of minor damage to infrastructure that disrupts supply/service to very few individual properties

ISOLATED cases of failure of service delivery or supply affecting some parts of the community

MULTIPLE cases of failure of service delivery or supply affecting large parts of the community

WIDESPREAD cases of long term failure or loss of significant infrastructure, service delivery or supply

Environment

NONE OR ISOLATED cases of very short term impact on the environment not requiring human intervention

ISOLATED cases of medium term impact on the environment not requiring human intervention

ISOLATED cases of impact on the environment requiring human intervention

MULTIPLE cases of intermediate impact on the environment requiring human intervention

WIDESPREAD cases of intermediate or long term impact on environment requiring human intervention

Economic

NONE OR ISOLATED cases of impact on industry without causing economic loses beyond insurance capability

ISOLATED cases of very short term impact on industry without causing economic loses beyond insurance capability

ISOLATED cases of impact on industry causing some economic loses beyond insurance recovery capability

MULTIPLE cases of impact on industry causing economic losses beyond insurance recovery capability

WIDESPREAD cases of impact on industry causing major economic loses

Animals

NONE OR ISOLATED cases of stock/Companion animals injured or displaced and able to be cared for by owners

ISOLATED cases of stock/companion animals injured or displaced and able to be cared for by owners

ISOLATED cases of stock/companion animals injured or displaced and external assistance required

MULTIPLE cases of stock/companion animals dead, injured or displaced and external assistance required

WIDESPREAD cases of stock/companion animals dead, injured or displaced and external assistance required


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LIK

EL

IHO

OD

Historical Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic

Is expected to occur

Almost Certain

Moderate High High Critical Critical

Will probably occur

Likely Moderate Moderate High High Critical

Might occur at some time in the

future Possible Low Moderate High High Critical

Could occur but doubtful

Unlikely Low Moderate Moderate High High

Could occur but only in exceptional

circumstances Rare Low Low Moderate High High

Table 9: Consequence & Risk Matrix

The table below provides a Regional level summation and priority for development of Consequence

Management Guides and other plans related to the assessed hazards:

Hazard: Natural or man-made hazards or situations

Risk Description: The level the risk assists in identifying what would trigger regional

support, contribution or management. Residual risk priority is measured for regional level

coordination and/or control.

Risk Controls: Outline the existing controls, or those that will be implemented, in the event

of the scaled emergency occurring.

Residual Risk Priority: Rated against consequence and priority after applying the identified

risk controls.

Combat/Responsible Agency: As determined by NSW EMPLAN


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Hazard Risk Description Risk Controls Residual Risk

Priority Combat /Responsible

Agency Agricultural Disease (Animal/Plant)

Possible warning event An agriculture/horticulture incident that results, or has potential to result, in the spread of a communicable disease or infestation with broad community impacts.

Dept of Primary Industries prevention measures applied. If required - activation of Bio-security Sub Plan. Risk control managed at a Combat Agency State level. Region provides resources and support to State priorities.

Low Department of Primary Industries

Bridge Collapse Sudden impact event. Failure of a major bridge structure with or without warning owing to structural failure or as a result of external/ internal events or other hazards/ incidents.

Activation of Major Structural Collapse Plan and possibly Marine Emergency Sub Plan. Sydney Harbour Bridge or Anzac Bridge would require Regional management of the initial response Local level response for all other bridges unless otherwise determined

High REOCON or LEOCON

FRNSW (USAR)

Building Collapse Sudden impact event. Collapse of building owing to structural failure or impact from external/internal event of other hazards /incidents.

Activation of Major Structural Collapse Plan if considered a major collapse. Escalation from local to regional level coordination management would require significant injury, loss of life, rescue and/or community impacts beyond local capability.

High REOCON

FRNSW (USAR)

Communicable Disease (Human)

Possible warning event Pandemic illness that affects, or has potential to affect, large portions of the human population

NSW Health prevention measures applied. If required - activation of NSW Pandemic emergency plan. Risk control managed at a State level. Region provides resources and support to State priorities

High NSW Health

Dam Failure Possible warning event A dam is compromised that results in localised or widespread flooding. Woronora Dam failure resulting in flood response requirements along the Georges River. Kensington Ponds dam, Bellevue Hill Water Tower, Vaucluse Water - impacts will be localised with local level response and plan activation

Activation of Dam Safety Emergency Plan and Local flood Plan. Provision of Region support to local response and recovery as dam/reservoir size and location dictates a local response.

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Agency Earthquake Sudden impact event.

Earthquake of significant strength that results in localised or widespread damage.

Control managed at a State level (SEOCON). Region EOC controls region response priorities and provides resources and support to State priorities. Local respond to the priorities of State and region in allocated areas/sites

Critical SEOCON

Fire (Bush or Grass)

Possible warning event but can be sudden impact Major fires in areas of bush or grasslands.

Support provided to Sutherland RFS Incident Controller through Local EOC. Major fires in or approaching Royal National Park that are catastrophic in nature will require Regional level EOC engagement.

High NSW RFS

Fire (Industrial) Sudden impact event. Serious industrial fire in office complexes and/or warehouses within industrial estates.

Risk control managed at a local level. Provision of Region support to local response and recovery where potential for significant chemical release, associated affects, or has potential to impact the community’s ability to function normally.

Medium FRNSW

Fire (Commercial) Sudden impact event. Serious commercial fires in shopping centres, aged persons units, nursing homes and hospitals.

Risk control managed at a local level. Provision of Region support to local response and recovery.

Low FRNSW

Fire (Residential) Sudden impact event. Serious residential fire in medium/high rise apartments.


Low FRNSW

Flood (Flash) Possible warning event but can be sudden impact Heavy rainfall causes excessive localised flooding with minimal warning time

Combat agency managed at a regional level. Local EOC activation to support localised priorities. Regional liaison provided to regional level of combat agency when impact results in major and protracted disruption of transport systems across multiple LGAs, some loss of life, significant injuries, inability to provide essential services to the community and community unable to function normally for protracted period

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Agency Flood (Riverine) Warning event

River flows exceed the capacity of normal river systems resulting in flood waters escaping and inundating river plains

Combat agency managed. Local EOC activation to support localised priorities. Regional EOC activated to support ongoing response and recovery operations or when impacts results in large numbers of persons requiring evacuation, major disruption to transport infrastructure, significant impact on essential services and community is unable to function normally for a protracted period.

High NSW SES

Hazardous Materials Release

Sudden impact event. Hazardous material released as a result of an incident or accident.

Combat agency managed.. Local EOC activation to support localised priorities. Regional liaison provided to combat agency. Regional EOC activated to support ongoing response and recovery operations when large area(s) of contamination that impacts both the environment and the broader community

Medium FRNSW

Heatwave Warning event A sequence of abnormally hot conditions having the potential to affect a community adversely.

Activation of the Heatwave Sub Plan. Risk control managed at a State level. Region provides resources and support to State priorities.

High SEOCON

NSW Health

Landslip Sudden impact event. Landslip/landslide resulting in localised or widespread damage. (Includes subsidence and ‘sinkholes’)


Medium LEOCON

Major Hazard Facility (MHF)

Sudden impact event. Incident or emergency occurs at a Major Hazard Facility. (Port Botany and ANSTO facilities)

Activation of the relevant facility emergency plan and State level plan. Management according to combat agency priorities. Region EOC to manage response and recovery operations when beyond local capability or when directed by SEOCON

Medium Relevant Combat agency for hazard type.

Maritime Emergency (Oil Spill)

Sudden impact event. Major oil spill from any source that results environmental damage, disruption to marine based supply routes/facilities and major recovery operation.

Activation of State Marine Oil Spill Emergency Plan or Sydney Harbour Marine Emergency Plan.

Medium NSW Port Authority

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Agency Storm Possible warning event but can be

sudden impact Severe storm with accompanying lightning, hail, wind, and/or rain that causes severe damage and/or localised flooding.(includes tornado)

Activation of the State Storm Plan. Combat agency managed. Regional liaison provided to regional level of combat agency. Regional to manage impact assessment and recovery when community is unable to function normally for significant period of time, loss of essential services to multiple LGAs and/or major disruptions to transport systems.

High NSW SES

Transport Emergency (Air)

Sudden impact event. Aircraft crashes in built-up area resulting in large number of fatalities, injuries and/or damage to property.

Activation of NSW Aviation Emergency Sub Plan and Sydney Airport Emergency Plan. Activation of other plans as required. Region EOC supported by Local EOCs.

Medium REOCON

Transport Emergency (Road)

Sudden impact event. A major vehicle accident that disrupts one or more major transport routes that can result in risk to people trapped in traffic congestion; restricted supply routes and/or protracted loss of access to or from the area.

Activation of TMC emergency plans. Support by local resources. EOC activation unlikely.

Low LEOCON

Transport Emergency (Rail)

Sudden impact event. A major rail accident that disrupts one or more major rail routes that can result in risk to restriction of supply routes and/or protracted loss of access to or from the area.

Activation of Sydney trains emergency plans. Support by local resources. EOC activation unlikely.

Low LEOCON

Transport Emergency (Maritime)

Sudden impact event. A major accident that involves marine passenger or supply vessels.

Activation of Marine Emergency Sub Plan for waterway incident occurs on. Activation of Hazmat/CBR Emergency Sub Plan for inland waterways Activation of

Low NSW Port Corporation – EM Region Coastline, Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay

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Agency Tsunami Probable warning event but can be

sudden impact A tsunami wave of magnitude that presents a risk to land and marine elements.

Activation of State Tsunami Plan Control managed at a State level. Region SES controls region response priorities and provides resources and support to State priorities. Local respond to the priorities of State and Region in allocated areas/sites. EOC support required for combat agency

High NSW SES

Utilities Failure Sudden impact event. Major failure of essential utility for unreasonable periods of time as a result of a natural or man-made occurrence.

Service providers manage according to relevant emergency plans. Managed locally for initial response and recovery. Regional control when multiple loss of essential services across multiple LGAs for protracted periods

Critical REOCON

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The table below provides a Regional level summation and priority for identified strategic risks.

RISK RISK RATING

RISK CONTROLS REGION APPLIED ALIGNMENT

Failure in communications infrastructure

Critical Utilise alternate communication methods Risk management and associated issues incorporated in to objectives within regional exercises

Failure in electricity infrastructure Critical Utilise backup generators and minimise dependency during response and recovery operations

Risk management and associated issues incorporated in to objectives within regional exercises

Failure to deliver warning messages to the community

High Review efficiency of warning techniques and technologies

Develop, conduct and review of regional exercises incorporating warning dissemination and content including alternate methods other than electronic mediums

Lack of systems inter-operability Critical Utilise NSW Emergency Management Operations System (EMOS)

Conduct regional and local training

Lack of currency of plans High Monitor and review currency of EMPLANS, local and regional sub plans, regional supporting plans, MHF plans and significant facility/infrastructure plans

Implementing and supporting local govt and LEMCs with the review of Local EMPLAN and development of Consequence Management Guides.

Assisting agencies and organisations in development of site/infrastructure specific plans.

Lack of clarity in roles and responsibilities between LEMC and REMC

High Clarify and communicate roles of agencies within the emergency management environment

Develop, maintain and review LEMC Handbook

Low community resilience Medium Develop community resilience and self help education programs

Assist LEMCs and Local Government to develop programs and apply for funding through government grant schemes

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Part 3 – Local Emergency Management Plans

It is inherent that the Regional EMPLAN has a strong link to the Local EMPLANs to ensure that the community requirements and major hazards and risks identified are catered for. The REMC have clear Governance responsibilities to ensure that the standard of all Local EMPLANs meet the prescribed requirements and enable the Region to prepare for and provide support to LEMCs as anticipated.

Annexure C provides a summary of all endorsed Local EMPLANs.

Annexure C – Local EMPLAN Inventory

LEMC ENDORSED

DATE REVIEW

DATE KEY REGIONAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS REFERENCES

Mosman-North Sydney

Nov 2017 Nov 2020

Sydney Jan 2017 Jan 2020 Major emergency situations that occur in the Sydney CBD may be escalated rapidly to State management due to the possible significant numbers of people impacted or the economic and political nature of the area.

Waverley-Woollahra

Nov 2017 Nov 2020

Bayside In Draft NA

Georges River Nov 2017 Nov 2020

Sutherland Dec 2016 Dec 2019 Catastrophic conditions existing in conjunction with existing bushfires close to or in the Region

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Part 4 – Sub Plans and Supporting Plans Responsibility for the preparation and maintenance of appropriate sub and supporting plans rests

with the relevant Combat Agency Controller (sub-plans) or the relevant Functional Area Coordinator

(Supporting Plans). They form a critical element that outlines the arrangements that are in place to

control or deliver support at a Regional and Local level as emergencies arise. There are some

specific REMC sub and supporting plans that have also been developed to assist with delivering the

outcomes of this EMPLAN. The sub/supporting plans are developed in consultation with the Sydney

Metropolitan REMC and stakeholders.

The plans listed in Annexure D are supplementary to this EMPLAN. The sub/supporting plans have

been endorsed by the REMC and are determined as compliant and complimentary to the

arrangements listed in this EMPLAN.

These plans are retained by the NSW Police Force as provider of executive support to the REMC.

Public release versions are available on the NSW Emergency Website.

State Plans

There are some plans that exist to address hazards or consequences that may occur specifically

within the Sydney Metropolitan EM Region but are State level plans. As such Sydney Metropolitan

EM Region is not responsible for the maintenance or review but may be required to implement

components of them.

The State level plans relevant to Sydney Metropolitan Region include:

Botany Bay Precinct Emergency Sub Plan

Lucas Heights Emergency Sub Plan

Sydney-North Sydney CBD Evacuation Management Sub Plan

Regional Sub Plan and Supporting Plan Matrices Descriptors

Combat Agency/Functional Area – The entity that is responsible for sub plan or supporting plan.

Sub-Supporting Plan – The name/title of the plan.

Triggers – Events or occurrences will result in the activation of the plan.

Area(s) – Geographic area that the supporting plan covers.

Access – Who from the agency or area will be the contact for activating and maintaining the

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Annexure D – Regional Sub Plan and Supporting Plan Matrices

Combat Agency/Functional Area Sub Plan Triggers Public Access Location

EOCON

Sydney Airport Corporation Sydney Airport Emergency Plan

Major, Critical or Extreme potential or actual impacts aligning with the AEP incident impact severity matrix.

Not accessible to the Public

Defined according to hazard location

Sydney Harbour Marine Emergency Sub Plan

Always active Emergency NSW Website

Defined according to hazard type Botany Bay-Port Hacking Marine Emergency Plan

Always active Emergency NSW website

NSW State Emergency Service Region Flood Plan – Southern Region Not Determined NSW SES Flood Safe Website

NSW State Emergency Service Region Flood Plan – Northern Region Not Determined NSW SES Flood Safe Website

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Functional Areas

The following are represented at a regional level within Sydney Metropolitan EMR:

1. Agricultural and Animal Services (Dept of Primary industries)

2. Engineering Services (NSW Public Works)

3. Environmental Services (Environment Protection Authority)

4. Health Services (NSW Health)

5. Transport Services (Transport NSW)

6. Welfare Services (Dept of Family & Community Services)

For functional areas not represented at a Regional level the REMC engages with relevant service providers within the functional services groups to

provide advice and contribution to planning, response and recovery. When Functional Area Services assistance is required from those not represented

at a regional level a request is made up to the State level Functional Area Coordinator.

Functional areas are required to develop supporting plans at a regional level where relevant. Supporting plans currently existing in Sydney

Metropolitan EM Region are listed in Table 14.

Functional Area Supporting Plan Area(s) Access

Health Services North Sydney LHD Healthplan

South East Sydney LHD Healthplan

NSLHD HSFAC

SESLHD HSFAC

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Part 5 – Restricted Operational Information

The following Annexes are part of the restricted section of this Emergency Management Plan and

are not released as publicly accessible portion. It contains sensitive security and proprietary

related information.

Emergency Managers use the information to assist them in the development of Consequence

Management Guides, site specific emergency plans and response priorities.

Annexure E – Community Assets

Annexure F – Regional Vulnerabilities

Annexure G – Consequence Management Guides (CMG)

Consequence Management Guides (CMG) relate to hazards for which significant Regional level

coordination is anticipated and where a Local EMPLAN defers or refers such to a Regional Level.

CMGs are contained in the restricted section of this Emergency Management Plan.

CMGs outlined the agreed responsibilities and activities agencies will undertake should it be

required for the circumstances and define operational objectives and priorities for the initial

response.

The following CMGs have been developed for the Sydney Metropolitan Region. Local CMGs are

developed for local management, coordination or control as required.

Major Electricity Failure

Regional Recovery

Earthquake

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