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Environment Construction Method Statement #5 Access Track Widening and Upgrade HEA-CMS-GL-ENV-005-00-01 Scope This Environmental Construction Method Statement describes the environmental management measures to be applied to the upgrade of existing access tracks and construction of new access roads to the construction corridor and site compound. Location/s Access track locations are designated as: F3 interchange, Minmi, Viaducts 1-3, Skyline Ridge, Buchannan Interchange, rest areas and site compound. Timing Pre-construction, construction Minister’s COAs MCoA30

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EnvironmentConstruction Method Statement #5

Access Track Widening and UpgradeHEA-CMS-GL-ENV-005-00-01

ScopeThis Environmental Construction Method Statement describes the environmentalmanagement measures to be applied to the upgrade of existing access tracks andconstruction of new access roads to the construction corridor and site compound.

Location/s Access track locations are designated as: F3 interchange, Minmi, Viaducts 1-3,Skyline Ridge, Buchannan Interchange, rest areas and site compound.

Timing Pre-construction, construction

Minister’s COAs MCoA30

Hunter Expressway Alliance

ECMS – Access Track Widening and Upgrade

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DOCUMENT CONTROL

Document Type: Document No/Ref:HEA-CMS-GL-ENV-005-00-01

Title: Access Track Widening and Upgrade

GeneralDescription:

This ECMS covers the activities and management measures for tracks required to accessthe viaducts and mine void treatment sites for the construction of a 13 km expressway fromthe Newcastle Link Road interchange with the F3, through to Buchanan.

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Approval Name Position Signed/Approved Date

DocumentEditor / Author

Chris Cooper Environmental Officer

Review Howard Chemney Environment Manager

Final approval Peter Chatburn Alliance ProjectManager

DOCUMENT REVISIONS

Rev No Date Prepared by Approved by Remarks

1 22.7.10 C. Cooper H. Chemney

EMR Certification

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

Signed:

Environmental Management Representative

Date:

Hunter Expressway Alliance

ECMS – Access Track Widening and Upgrade

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................1

1.1 ECMS attachments ..............................................................................................................2

1.2 Key reference documents to ECMS .....................................................................................2

2 Scope of works............................................................................................................................4

2.1 Pre-construction activities ....................................................................................................4

2.1.1 Survey and fencing off sensitive environment ...............................................................4

2.1.2 Site inductions .............................................................................................................4

2.1.3 Community notification .................................................................................................4

2.2 Staging of works ..................................................................................................................4

2.2.1 Existing tracks upgraded without widening ...................................................................4

2.2.2 Track widening to achieve haul road status ..................................................................5

2.2.3 Construction of new link roads......................................................................................6

2.3 Construction activities ..........................................................................................................6

2.4 Hours of operation ............................................................................................................. 10

2.5 Site rehabilitation and restoration ....................................................................................... 10

3 Key roles and responsibilities .................................................................................................... 11

4 Statutory requirements and approvals ....................................................................................... 12

4.1 Revision of ECMS to reflect licence conditions ................................................................... 12

4.2 ECMS consultation process ............................................................................................... 12

4.3 Minister’s conditions of approval ........................................................................................ 13

5 Site induction and training ......................................................................................................... 15

6 Monitoring and inspection .......................................................................................................... 15

7 Revisions .................................................................................................................................. 15

8 Document control ...................................................................................................................... 15

9 Attachments .............................................................................................................................. 15

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1.1: Relevant sub-plans to the ECMS ..................................................................................2Table 2.1: Construction activities summary ...................................................................................7Table 4.1: Statutory requirements for the ECMS ......................................................................... 12Table 4.2: Matrix of Minister’s Condition of Approval 30 .............................................................. 13

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1 IntroductionThis Environmental Construction Method Statement (ECMS) documents the requirements for worksassociated with widening and upgrading of existing access tracks to the construction corridor. Thisdocument:

addresses the requirements of the Minister’s Conditions of Approval 30 for the Hunter Expresswayproject,

reflects the requirements of the Hunter Expressway Alliance (HEA) environmental managementsystem (as detailed in the Construction Framework Environmental Management Plan),

incorporates the management measures from the relevant CEMP sub-plans and

describes the environmental management measures relating specifically to the constructionactivities and potential environmental issues.

This ECMS has been prepared as a practical environmental management tool for use by all HEApersonnel and subcontractors and incorporates the assessment of the environmental and communityrisks for these works. The specific environmental and community management controls developedand detailed in the ECMS, include the following key information:

Key site and management personnel - responsibilities and contact details.

Operating hours.

Construction details – activities, staging and schedule.

Objectives and targets – monitoring requirements, criteria and procedures.

Action tables/plans – inspection and test plans with actions, responsibilities, training, timing,reporting, and monitoring/auditing and checklists.

Site Drawings - Site layout, monitoring locations, erosion controls, noise barriers, discharge pointsand limits of clearing.

A number of access routes will be required into the Hunter Expressway Project alignment throughoutconstruction. It is anticipated that there will be at least four (4) stages of development executed on thecurrent access avenues into the alignment:

1. Immediate enabling works to the existing access tracks without vegetation removal for pre-construction geotechnical and mine void investigation drill rigs and support vehicles and lightconstruction vehicles,

2. Immediate enabling works to the existing access tracks with conditional vegetation removal forvehicles as per above;

3. Track widening to eight (8) meters, to achieve haul road status; and4. Constructions of new link roads as the alignment clearing works proceed.

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1.1 ECMS attachmentsThe General Construction ECMS 1 will be required for all construction sites.

This activity specific ECMS provides only specific requirements for access tracks. When undertakingaccess track work, this ECMS will need to be used in conjunction with ECMS 1: General Constructionwhich will apply for the non-specific requirements for the site.

The Site Supervisor in consultation with the QA Manager will determine which ECMSs are required foreach work sites. Refer to the overview map contained in Attachment B of ECMS 1 for an overview ofall ECMSs. Specific environmental constraints are further identified in the maps contained inAttachment A.

Attachment A – ECMS Environmental Control Plans

Attachment B – Construction Access Roads General Arrangement; provides sketches of accesstrack locations and classification (ie: use as is, upgrade without widening, upgrade and widen to8 m, construct new link road)

The ECMS site-specific Environmental Control Plans (ECPs) include site-specific drawings on acadastral and air photo base with site boundary overlain, general traffic controls and site-specificenvironmental management action tables. ECPs are to be read/ implemented in conjunction with theECMS document and relevant reference documents and are a day-to-day reference for managingactivities on the individual sites. The ECPs have been designed as A1 drawings for attachment to siteshed walls. This ECMS includes the following ECPs:

Flora and Fauna Management Hours of Operation Noise and Vibration Soil and Surface Water Management Construction Air Quality Management.

1.2 Key reference documents to ECMSThe following detailed management plans and reports have been prepared in conjunction with theECMS to assist in the mitigation of specific environmental issues for the works. This ECMS providesthe required detail for day-to-day worksite activities and the management plans and reports will bereferred as needed for specific information requirements:

Table 1.1: Relevant sub-plans to the ECMS

Issue Relevant Plan(s) Details

Noise & vibration (incl.blast management)

Construction Noise & Vibration SubPlan (incl. Blast ManagementStrategy) (HEA-PL-GL-NVP-001-00-02-CNVSP)

Provides a comparison of measuredbackground noise levels at sensitivereceivers vs. predicted noise impacts,duration of impacts from site works andtraffic, physical and site managementmeasures to minimise impacts andcompliance monitoring program.

Flora & Fauna Flora and Fauna Management Sub Provides details of the location of sensitive

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Issue Relevant Plan(s) Details

Plan (HEA-PL-GL-FFP-001) environment, including EECs andmanagement measures to preventconstruction encroachment.

Soil and water quality Soil & Water Management SubPlan (HEA-PL-GL-SWP-001)

Spoil Management Sub Plan (HEA-PL-GL-SMP-001)

Provides details of the physical andmanagement controls for surface runoff,erosion and sedimentation control, incidentresponse and details of the compliancemonitoring program.

Land contamination Hazard & Risk Management Plan(HEA-PL-GL-HRP-001)

Provides details of the assessment ofcontamination

Heritage Indigenous Cultural HeritageManagement Sub Plan (HEA-PL-GL-IHP-001)

Historical Heritage ManagementSub Plan (HEA-PL-GL-HHP-001)

Details Aboriginal and European Heritageitems and locations, as well as measures tomanage potential archaeological finds andprevent damage to known artifacts andlocations.

Air Quality Construction Air QualityManagement Plan (HEA-PL-GL-AQP-001)

Water Management /Re-Use

Waste Management & Re-Use SubPlan (HEA-PL-GL-WMP-001)

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2 Scope of worksThis ECMS covers works associated with:

Repairs to existing access tracks that do not require any widening or vegetation removal

Upgrading existing access tracks to haul road status, including widening and associatedvegetation removal,

Construction of new access tracks to provide linkages for complete circuits

This ECMS covers all access tracks required for the project. Construction methodology is providedbelow. The Construction Activities Table (Table 2.1) provides a summary of construction activities tobe undertaken on the worksites, indicative timing, equipment/plant and an indication of key issuesrelated to the activities.

2.1 Pre-construction activities

2.1.1 Survey and fencing off sensitive environment

An Aboriginal Archaeological Survey and Flora and Fauna Survey will be conducted alongaccess tracks where tracks are located outside the extent of the previous surveys. Allidentified issues will be managed in accordance with the Indigenous Cultural HeritageManagement Sub Plan (HEA-PL-GL-IHP-001) and Flora and Fauna Management Sub Plan(HEA-PL-GL-FFP-001). Any sensitive areas identified in the reports will be fenced prior totrack upgrading.

Areas identified as having threatened species in the vicinity of track upgrade works will beinspected by a qualified ecologist who will locate and mark (with tape or similar) thethreatened flora. Any marked flora will be fenced and signs erected prior to any works beingundertaken so that trimming or clearing of threatened flora is prevented. The location ofthreatened flora will be clearly communicated to relevant work teams via the GroundDisturbance Permit (GDP) system.

2.1.2 Site inductions

All HEA personnel/contractors associated with the access track works will be inducted to thesite. The induction will include relevant information on all environmental and communityissues.

2.1.3 Community notification

Relevant community groups that utilise the Sugarloaf Ranges track network for recreationalactivities will be informed of the commencement of construction and changes to access in thevicinity of the works. Signage will be placed at intersections of access tracks advising ofconstruction before works commence.

2.2 Staging of works

2.2.1 Existing tracks upgraded without widening

Tracks identified in the Construction Access Tracks General Arrangement (Attachment B) as‘existing tracks, upgrade without widening’ will not be widened beyond their current boundary,which will be defined by the growth of any vegetation at the edge of any track. There will be no

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vegetation clearing to repair these tracks, however in some instances minor trimming ofoverhanging branches may be required.

1. Immediate enabling works without vegetation removal

Tracks will be inspected by the Project Engineer and/or Project Foreman for suitability for use.Tracks which have erosion features and rutting that prevent safe passing will have all or someof the following improvement works:

Removal of high points Infill of scours using aggregates and road base; Blade leveling of sections of tracks featuring rutting; Removal/leveling of redundant stockpiles impeding access; Compaction of the surface by track rolling.

Suitable erosion and sediment controls will be developed and submitted to the EnvironmentManager (EM) and approved for use prior to works commencing. Once implemented, theEnvironmental Officer (EO) will inspect the work for suitability.

Once works are complete and tracks are subject to construction traffic, they will be monitoredfor erosion on an ongoing basis by the construction environmental officer and/or the foreman.

2. Immediate enabling works with conditional vegetation removal

Where vehicular movements are impeded by overhanging limbs, some vegetation may requireremoval; however this will be restricted to trimming only and will not result in significantdamage to trees.

In areas identified as containing both EEC and non-EEC, and thus included within theconstruction clearing limit, only branches of trees that measure less than 75mm will beremoved. Under no circumstances will individual trees be removed, as per the EnvironmentalWork Method Statement – Surveying.

2.2.2 Track widening to achieve haul road status

A survey pick-up of all tracks in the vicinity of the project alignment will be executed. Surveydata will be analysed to determine those tracks that will be upgraded to allow the safe haulingof materials throughout the project alignment. In all cases, a minimal disturbance footprintapproach will be adopted.

Surveyed track widths will allow the calculation of accurate clearing areas required to widenspecific routes.

Prior to any widening works commencing, routes will be reviewed and approved by theConstruction Manager or his delegate.

Upon approval, the following sequence of events shall occur:

1. Develop and approve An Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) for the “Construction of HaulRoads”. The GDP shall be opened and process of sign off by relevant managers,including Safety, Utilities and Environment commenced.

2. Where threatened flora and EEC have been identified in the vicinity of track works, anecologist shall locate and mark (red & white hazard tape) the location prior to any worksbeing undertaken to prevent accidental trimming or clearing of threatened flora. Thelocation of threatened flora and EEC shall be clearly communicated to the work team viaGDPs.

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3. Survey team to peg the clearing limits of the haul road at ten (10) meter centers inaccordance with Flora and Fauna Management Sub-Plan Measure 29 – Section 5.2.3.1.

4. Survey team to individually mark the trees on the clearing limit5. Environmental officer and Site Engineer to verify the individually marked trees “limit

vegetation” on the limits of the haul road clearing6. Stocking tracks (tracks that will be ultimately closed) to be identified and clearly marked

on a plan for storage of mulch and unsuitable material7. Hold points on the ITP for the commencement of clearing to be released8. Clear and grub works commence9. Placement of suitable material to commence10. Final survey as constructed pick-up to be completed.

Refer to ECMS #2: Clearing and Topsoil Management.

Cleared vegetation will be recovered and/or mulched for future reuse or recycling as perMCoA64.

2.2.3 Construction of new link roads

As the alignment clearing works proceed, there may be an opportunity to construct moreefficient haul roads by constructing link roads to complete haul road circuits. In this instance,the sequence of events will be as per 2.2.2.

Particular attention must be paid to ensure no effects on the over-all project clearing limit areincurred.

2.3 Construction activitiesTable 2.1 provides a summary of the proposed construction activities to be undertaken on theworksite, indicative timing, equipment and plant, and an indication of key issues related to theactivities.

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Table 2.1: Construction activities summary

Activity Description Key environmental issues Nominated controls Personresponsible

Pre-construction

Consultation Notify relevant communitystakeholders of intention tocommence works and keyenvironmental issues andactivities

Meet community expectations. One-on-one meetings with recreational clubs (trail-bike, mountain bikeand 4WD)

CRM

Opening sensitive areas topotential impacts by the public

All sensitive areas including Aboriginal and European heritage,threatened flora and EEC will be signposted or fenced off to preventaccess by the public.

Public safety Install 'construction ahead' signage at access track intersections prior toworks commencing.

SS

HEA personnel /contractorTraining

Provide all HEApersonnel/contractors withinduction on environmentaland community issues.

Community relationships

Aboriginal and EuropeanHeritage Soil and Waterimpacts.

Native flora and fauna impacts.

All HEA personnel/contractors inducted before commencing onsite PEM/ CM

During construction

Track upgrades – no widening

Site Preparation Establish and executeProgressive ESCPs

Erosion and sedimentation Construct windrows, drainage chutes and jersey curbs as perapproved design and PESCPs

PEM/SE

Filling Hollowsand Ruts

Materials delivery Run off from stockpiles Only dedicated & approved stockpile locations to be used. SE

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Activity Description Key environmental issues Nominated controls Personresponsible

Dewatering Sediment laden water pumpedinto natural surroundingvegetation

Obtain approval from Project Environmental Manager prior to alldewatering. All dewatering to be undertaken as per the Soil and WaterManagement Sub Plan and a dewatering permit is obtained andapproved by the PEM.

SE

Removing highpoints

Using excavator/machine toremoved high points

Material surplus Plan for materials to be incorporated into access track construction

Net excess material to be removed and stored at designate materialstorage pad

SE

SS

New tracks and tracks requiring widening

Site Preparation Establish and executePESCPs

Sediment laden discharge intowatercourses

Construct erosion and sediment controls including windrows,drainage chutes and jersey curbs as per approved design

PEM / SE

Clearing Injury to Fauna All injured fauna will be given into the care of WIRES officers PEM / CM

Spread of noxious weeds orintroduction of new weeds intoan area

Areas of noxious weeds will be identified by the Ecologist during pre-clearing inspections. These shall be communicated to ground staff viaPESCPs or GDPs

In areas of noxious weeds the Noxious Weeds Management Strategy(refer to Flora and Fauna Management Sub Plan) shall beimplemented. The potential requirement for plant wash-down andwheel wash areas will be investigated to minimise seed spread.

PEM / CM

Loss of threatened species andhabitat trees

Complete Pre-clearing Checklist including any pre-clearing surveys

Complete a Ground Disturbance Permit

Clearing outside approvedclearing limits

Delineate clearance limits prior to clearing

Complete Pre-clearing Checklist including any pre-clearing surveys

Complete a Ground Disturbance Permit

Construction of Import material, place and Batter stability Early topsoil placement and establishment of seed on batters SE

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Activity Description Key environmental issues Nominated controls Personresponsible

Formation compact Stockpiling Any stockpiles which are to remain for any period longer than 2 weekswill be temporarily seeded with a cover crop to prevent weed growth.

No stockpiles will be placed within 20 meters of a drainage line.

Noise and vibration Ensure works comply with area specific emission limits as defined inConstruction Noise and Vibration Sub Plan (HEA-PL-GL-NVP-001-00-02)

CM

Creek Crossings Ensure PESCPs are prepared for all creek crossings.

Creek crossings must meet the design requirements listed in Floraand Fauna Management Sub-Plan 5.1.2.2 Culvert fauna underpassdesign and the "Why do fish need to cross the road? PassageRequirements for Waterway Crossings" Guideline (NSW Fisheries,January 2003)

Creek crossings over Class 1 and 2 creeks must be designed inconsultation with NSW DPI-Fisheries

Post track construction

Constructiontraffic

Suppress dust emissions fromhaul roads

Construction traffic generatingdust

Utilise water cart circuits to dampen haul roads

Monitor wind speeds and cease dust generating activities whenpredetermined wind speed limits exceeded

Impose speed limits supported by signage

SS

CM

CM

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2.4 Hours of operation Normal hours of operation will apply in accordance with MCoA 73. Construction hours are:

7am – 6pm Monday to Friday 8am to 1pm Saturday and at no time on Sundays or public holidays.

Approved hours of operation for specific activities such as impulsive tonal noise generating activitiesare detailed in Appendix A – ECMS Environmental Control Plans.

2.5 Site rehabilitation and restorationThe future use of access tracks will be determined after further discussion with the NSW NationalParks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and relevant utilities.

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3 Key roles and responsibilitiesRefer to the General Construction ECMS#1 for roles and responsibilities of key personnel.

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4 Statutory requirements and approvalsA summary of the key statutory requirements and approvals for the works are detailed below.

Table 4.1: Statutory requirements for the ECMS

Relevant legislation Licence/Approval etc Authority

Environment Protection andBiodiversity Conservation Act 1999(Cth) (EPBC Act)

None known, however will bereviewed if ecological/heritagesurveys identify matters of NationalEnvironmental Significance

DEWHA

Protection of the EnvironmentOperations Act 1997 (NSW) (PoEOAct)

Environmental Protection Licence DECCW

Threatened Species ConservationAct 1995 (NSW) (TSC Act)

License to harm or pick threatenedspecies, populations or ecologicalcommunities, or damage habitat.

DECCW

Fisheries Management Act 1994(NSW) (FM Act)

Approval required for creekcrossings

DECCW

Heritage Act 1977 (NSW) s139 excavation permits146 notice of relic discovery

NSW Heritage Council

National Parks and Wildlife Act1974 (NSW) (NPW Act)

s87 / s90 permits DECCW

4.1 Revision of ECMS to reflect licence conditionsUp-to-date copies of each licence will be made available to all site personnel.

4.2 ECMS consultation process

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

Department of Planning (DoP)

Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW)

Lake Macquarie City Council

Maitland City Council

Cessnock City Council

Industries and Investment NSW

Utility providers

Local Aboriginal Land Councils

Ongoing consultation during the works covered under this ECMS will be undertaken with relevantstakeholders where changes to works occur under this ECMS. Specifically DoP and DECCW will benotified where necessary.

Any further updates to the ECMS requires Environmental Management Representative (EMR)endorsement and a summary of changes and updates will be provided to the public for their

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information, and a full copy of the ECMS be made available on the internet, following EMRendorsement.

4.3 Minister’s conditions of approvalRelevant Minister’s Conditions of Approval for this project are listed below with cross reference towhere the condition is addressed in this Sub-Plan or other project management documents.

Table 4.2: Matrix of Minister’s Condition of Approval 30

Reference CoA 30 Requirement ECMS Reference

The Proponent shall prepare Construction Method Statements (CMS)identified in the CEMP required by Condition 24. CMSs must be certifiedby the EMR as being in accordance with the Conditions of Approval and allundertakings made in the EIS, Representations Report and the ApprovedCEMP.

This document hasbeen written incompliance with thisrequirement.

Each CMS shall include, but not be limited to:

i construction activities and processes associated with the relevantconstruction site(s), including staging and timing of the proposed works;

1. Introduction and 2.Scope of works

ii specific hours of operation for all key elements including off-sitemovements;

2.4 Hours ofOperation

iii cover specific environmental management objectives and strategies for theenvironmental system elements and include, but not be limited to:

EnvironmentalControl Plan atAttachment A - willcover relevant issues

noise and vibration;

air quality;

water quality;

erosion and sedimentation;

access and traffic;

property acquisition and/or adjustments NA

heritage and archaeology

flora and fauna

groundwater NA

acid sulfate soils NA

spoil stockpiling and disposal NA

waste/resource management NA

weed management

flooding and stormwater control

geotechnical issues NA

visual screening

landscaping and rehabilitation

safety, hazards and risk

energy use

resource use and recycling

utilities NA

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Reference CoA 30 Requirement ECMS Reference

iv address, but not be limited to:

a. identification of the statutory and other obligations which theProponent is required to fulfill during project construction,including all approvals and consultations/agreements requiredfrom other authorities and stakeholders, and key legislation andpolicies which control the Proponent’s construction of the project;

5. Statutoryrequirements andapprovals

b. measures to avoid and/or control the occurrence of environmentalimpacts;

EnvironmentalControl Plan -Attachment A

c. measures (where practicable and cost effective) to providepositive environmental offsets to unavoidable environmentalimpacts;

No unavoidableenvironmentalimpacts are expected.

d. definition of the role, responsibility, authority, accountability andreporting of personnel relevant to compliance with the CMS;

3. Key roles andresponsibilities &ECP (Attachment A)

e. site specific environmental management techniques andprocesses for all construction processes which are important forthe quality of the environment in respect of permanent and/ortemporary works;

ECP (Attachment A)

f. site specific monitoring, inspection and test plans for all activitiesand environmental qualities which are important to theenvironmental management of the project, including performancecriteria, tests, and protocols (eg. frequency and location);

6. Monitoring andinspections

g. locational details of important elements such as temporary noisebarriers; portable offices and amenities; truck, plant and materialsstorage; access locations; provision of site hoardings etc;

ECP in Attachment A

h. environmental management instructions for all complexenvironmental control processes which do not follow commonpractice or where the absence of such instructions could bepotentially detrimental to the environment;

EmergencyProcedure

i. steps the Proponent intends to take to ensure that all Plans andSub Plans are being complied with;

ECP in Attachment A

j. consultation requirements with relevant government agencies andutility/ service providers; and,

ECP in Attachment A

k. community consultation and notification strategy (including localcommunity, businesses, relevant government agencies, and allrelevant Councils), and complaint handling procedures.

ECP in Attachment A

Specific requirements of the main environmental system elements referredto in (iii) shall be as required under the conditions of this approval and/or asrequired under any licence or approval. All CMS shall be made publiclyavailable

All licences and/orCoAs relevant to thisECMS will beadhered to.This CMS shall bepublicly available atthe HEA ProjectDisplay Office

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5 Site induction and trainingRefer to the General Construction ECMS #1 for induction and training details.

6 Monitoring and inspectionRegular monitoring and inspection will be undertaken for the following key issues:

Erosion and sediment controls: undertaken as per the Soil and Water Management Sub PlanSchedule and carried out daily during periods of rainfall.

Creek crossings: as part of standard weekly inspections. Water quality: a Water Quality Monitoring program will be established to monitor the creeks. Impacts to any identified heritage items and threatened flora in the vicinity of works: Weekly as

part of standard inspection and additionally at the request of LALCs

7 RevisionsRevisions to the ECMS will be made as required and changes will be endorsed by the EMR asrequired.

The current copy of this ECMS is kept at the worksite and at the HEA Project Display Office followingEMR endorsement (where they may be viewed on request) and a summary of all updates provided tocommunity members for their information via the HEA Project Display Office.

8 Document controlProject document control is detailed in the project management plan and project filing and numberingis defined in procedure HEA-MP-GL-OPS-002-00. When the document is reviewed a new revisionnumber is assigned by the Environmental Manager.

The current revision of the ECMS will be available and displayed in site offices for ongoingimplementation and amendment as conditions or approval change. The documents will be saved inKeystone.

9 AttachmentsAttachment A – Environmental Construction Method Statement Environmental Control Plans

Attachment B - HEA Construction Access Roads General Arrangement (Sketches 1 – 4) detailinglocation and category of track works.

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Attachment A

Environmental Construction Method StatementEnvironmental Control Plans

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Flora & Fauna Management

Sub-Plan Ref: HEA Flora and Fauna Management Sub Plan (HEA-PL-GL-FFP-001-00-00)

Objectives: To manage vegetation clearance and control weed infestation in worksite disturbed areas,and manage any fauna encountered during construction works.

Performance Criteria: No disturbance to flora or fauna outside the access track clearing limits No increase in weed distribution or introduction of new weeds Rehabilitation of access tracks at end of life is consistent with Flora and Fauna Management

Sub Plan Section 3 (Rehabilitation performance criteria)

Mitigation Measures Responsibility

Vegetation protection and management

Restrict access to riparian areas, except for works directly related to construction ofdrainage line crossings, and construction & maintenance of water discharge points

CM

Maintain erosion/sediment controls during access track works to protect adjacentvegetation and the water quality of watercourses.

PM

Vegetation clearing

Complete daily pre-clearing checklist. EO

Complete GDPs for each area of vegetation to be cleared in accordance with Floraand Fauna Management Sub-Plan Section 7.

SS with ProjectEcologist andUtilitiesManager

Undertake all clearing and grubbing works in accordance with ECMS #2 Clearingand Topsoil Management and RTA QA Specification G40 - Clearing and Grubbing.

PM

Do not undertake clearing works without the supervision of the Project Ecologist. PM

Fauna management

Ensure that contact details for the Project Ecologist and appropriate fauna rescueorganisations are on-hand within the construction site.Contact numbers for fauna rescue organisations include: Wires - 1300 094 737 Wildlife Aid Rescue – Hunter Valley - 04 4766 7737

Native Animal Trust Fund – Wildlife Rescue Service – 0418 628 483

PEM

Report any injured native fauna found on site to appropriate fauna rescueorganisations and environmental staff.

All

Include fish passage design requirements for crossings over Class 2 creeks as listedin Flora and Fauna Management Sub-Plan 5.1.2.2 Culvert fauna underpassdesign and the "Why do fish need to cross the road? Passage Requirements forWaterway Crossings" Guideline (NSW Fisheries, January 2003), in consultation withNSW Fisheries.

PM

Threatened vegetation management

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Flora & Fauna Management

Halt construction activities immediately if, during the course of construction (includingvegetation clearing), any threatened flora and fauna species are identified. No work isto recommence until clearance has been given by the Environmental Manager.

All

Report the discovery of threatened species which have NOT been identified inprevious studies to the DG-DECCW.

PEM

Monitoring of flora & fauna

Report all instances of the identification of Squirrel Gliders in a new location duringaccess road construction to the Director General of DECCW (refer to Flora andFauna Management Sub-Plan Figure 1 – Sheets 1-9, Appendix A).

PEM

Report any risks to flora and fauna (including aquatic species in Surveyors Creek) onWeekly Environmental Inspection Checklists.

EO

Monitor health of trees close to construction work activities monthly duringconstruction period for signs of stress/damage. An appropriately qualified person shallimplement actions required to ensure the survival of the tree (s), as required.

EO

Hours of Work

Sub-Plan Refs: Construction Noise and Vibration Sub Plan (HEA-PL-GL-NVP-001-00-02)

Objectives: To meet the requirements of the MCoA regarding general construction hours of work, andspecific noise, vibration and blasting time restrictions.

Mitigation Measures Responsibility

General construction works

Comply with approved hours for construction activities as defined in MCoA 73: Monday to Friday: 7.00am - 6.00pm Saturday: 8.00am - 1.00pm Sunday and Public Holidays: No works are permitted

PM

Rock breaking

Comply with approved hours for activities that result in impulsive tonal noisegeneration (such as rock breaking and rock hammering) as per MCoA 72:

Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 12.00pm and 2.00pm - 5.00pm Saturday: 8.00am - 12.00pm

NB: where these activities are undertaken for a continuous three hour period, arespite of at least one hour must be scheduled.

PM

Out of hours operations

Obtain approval from the EMR for all construction works outside of standard hours.Works outside construction hours that may be permitted include:

i. Any works that is inaudible at nearby residential propertyii. Delivery of materials outside construction hours at the request of police or

other authorities for safety reasonsiii. Dust suppression worksiv. Emergency work to avoid the loss of lives, property or prevent environmental

harmv. Any other work as agreed by the EPA through the NVMSP process.

PM/PEM

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Soil and Surface Water Management

Sub-Plan Ref: Soil and Water Management Sub Plan (HEA-PL-GL-SWP-001-00-02)Regulations and procedures:

Managing Urban Stormwater - Soils and Construction, 3rd ed, 1998 NSW DECCW Managing Urban Stormwater - Soil and Construction, Volume 2C - Unsealed Roads,

2008,NSW DECCW Aust & NZ Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality, 2000, ANZECC HEA Refuelling and Liquid Storage Protocol (HEA-WP-GL-ENV-003-00-00)

Objective: Minimise erosion and sediment loss from the worksite and comply with water qualitystandards for discharge from worksite.

Performance criteria:1. Ensure there are no pollution incidents causing environmental harm2. Avoid pollution and/or erosion and sedimentation in key sensitive sites such as EEC's3. Maintain background water quality levels in surrounding waterways4. Prevent pollution by containing and controlling all fuel and chemical spills5. Comply with all statutory requirements to control environmental impacts and prevent pollution.

Mitigation Measures Responsibility

Progressive Erosion and Sediment Control Plans

Develop and implement Progressive Erosion and Sediment Control Plans(PESCPs) prior to any land disturbing activities, and works that:

1. require watercourse crossings2. are in the vicinity of environmentally sensitive areas3. in areas with a high erosion hazard

PM / SoilConservationist

Acid Sulfate Soils

Manage any ASS which may be uncovered in accordance with the as per Soil andWater Management Sub Plan (SWSMP) Acid Sulfate Management Strategy(Appendix C)

PEM

Surface runoff management

Establish localised controls on site to control sediment movement from stockpiles,equipment and materials storage areas including as per SWMP PM

Implement erosion and sediment controls prior to construction activities as perSWMP. PM

De-silt erosion control devices following all major rainfall events. Dispose of silt inaccordance with Waste Management & Re-Use Sub Plan (HEA-PL-GL-WMP-001) PM

Discharge sediment basin water only when EPL water quality criteria are satisfied.. PM

Watercourse crossings

Construct watercourse crossings in accordance with NSW DECC Fish passagerequirements for waterway crossings "Why do fish need to cross the road" (NSWFisheries, 2003) and ECMS #8 Temporary Waterway Crossings.

PM

Fuel and chemical spill management

Establish designated refuelling areas for refuelling mobile plant onsite. PM

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Soil and Surface Water Management

Conduct fuel storage and plant refuelling in accordance with the HEA Refuellingand Liquid Storage Protocol (HEA-WP-GL-ENV-003-00-00). PM

Supply spill kits at each fuel and chemical storage area and at areas of theworksite where handling and use of dangerous goods occur. PM

Monitoring and reporting

Conduct daily inspections of erosion and sediment controls as per SWMPschedule and after rainfall events

SS

Conduct weekly and monthly inspections of erosion and sediment controls as perSWMP schedule and after rainfall events.

PE / PEM/ SoilConservationist/PM

Monitor water quality during construction to determine effectiveness of controls.Review and modify controls and procedures if water quality levels are exceeded.

PEM

Noise and Vibration Management

Sub-Plan Ref: Construction Noise and Vibration Management Sub Plan (HEA-PL-GL-NVP-001-00-02)

Objective: To minimise the impacts of noise and vibration from construction activities onsurrounding receivers.

Performance Criteria: Ensure noise exceedances are avoided by monitoring at sensitive receiversand where exceedances impact on residents, apply mitigation strategies.

Sensitive receivers noise monitoring locations and criteria

RBL LA90 dB(A) Criteria LAeq, 15min dB(A)

Location Day Evening Night Day Evening Night

“Frogella” 21 Brooks Street, Kurri Kurri 37 39 32 47 44 37

77 Clift Street, Heddon Greta 36 34 30 46 39 35

14 Anvil Street, Stanford Merthyr 36 39 31 46 44 36

Lot 83 Averys Lane, Buchanan 43 39 33 53 44 38

263 John Renshaw Drive, Buchanan 45 44 33 55 49 38

“Grandview” John Renshaw Drive, Buchanan 44 39 30 54 44 35

48 Fifth Street, Seahampton 38 39 37 48 44 42

Note: Daytime (7.00am-6.00pm); Evening (6.00pm-10.00pm); Night time (10.00pm-7.00am)

Note: Add 5 dB(A) to the measured construction noise level for tonal or impulsive construction activity.

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

Mitigation Measures Responsibility

Provide site personnel with induction/instruction on key noise issues andmitigation measures, approved construction hours and community concerns.

PEM

Install signage is installed on site to inform workers of approved hours for noisyactivities.

PEM

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Noise and Vibration Management

Investigate and report all noise or vibration complaints in accordance with theHEA Community Engagement Strategy.

PEM/CRM

Switch off plant and equipment when not in use. All

Schedule activities to minimise co-incidence of noisy plant working simultaneouslywhere practicable.

SE

Ensure noisy plant items are not located in the vicinity of sensitive receivers(where practicable).

SE

Ensure that where practicable, rock excavation is conducted by means of rippingrather than rock breaking.

SE

Where delivery of oversize items of plant/ equipment to the worksite outside ofstandard work hours is required, this must be in accordance with RTArequirements and approval of EMR/DECCW.

CM

Check that heavy vehicle movements related to worksite activities are inaccordance with the traffic management plan and do not pass through residentialareas.

CM

Fit all plant and equipment with properly functioning noise attenuation devices (egmufflers). Test all plant and equipment on delivery to site to ensure it complieswith noise and vibration output as described in the Noise and VibrationManagement sub-plan.

CM/PEM

Construction Air Quality Management

Sub Plan ref: Construction Air Quality Management Plan (HEA-PL-GL-AQP-001-001-00-02)

Objective: To minimise dust generation and manage emissions from construction activities to preventimpacts on surrounding receivers.Performance Criteria:

Depositional dust goals of max 4 g/m2 per month, subject to monthly background levels,as per DECCW guidelines.

No complaints received from nearby residents or local road users.

Monitoring sites/sensitive receivers:Location 1: F3 Freeway, North-bound on-Ramp, Seahampton, located at the southern end of works(100m -500m)Location 2: John Renshaw Drive, Buchanan, near the southern end of works. (70km SW of nearestresidence)

Mitigation Measures Responsibility

Pre-construction

Consult with local residents before works begin (i.e. site clearing and major earthworksnearby) and notify of the nature and timing of the work.

CRM

Dust suppression activities

Regularly control dust emissions using water sprays on water carts over unsealedtrafficable areas, earthworks and stockpiles, and other surfaces as necessary. Ensurecarts are available and maintained at all times.

SS, SE,CM

Water can only be extracted for dust management or other construction related activities CM

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Construction Air Quality Managementfrom sources approved by the Environment Manager. For example, sediment basins,local creeks where allowed. All water movements are to be covered by a watermovement permit1.

Clean any dirt tracked onto public roadways from construction vehicles using brooms ora street sweeper. SS, SE

Suspend work if excessive dust generation from surface dirt accumulation occurs untildust emissions are controlled.

SE,CM,PEM

Enclose storage / weigh bin tops to minimise wind-generated dust emissions. SS

Ensure no open burning or incineration on site unless otherwise approved by the EPA. SS

Minimise clearing at any one time by leaving vegetation within work sites and within thecorridor unless clearing is absolutely necessary. Commence revegetation of clearedareas as soon as practicable to prevent or minimise wind blown dust.

SS, SE

Vehicle, plant and equipment

Cover loads and secure tailgates from construction vehicles prior to leaving worksite toprevent loss of load on public roads and areas accessible to the public. Any spillage isrequired to be removed within 24 hours.

SS

Restrict and monitor construction traffic using local unsealed roads to 40 km/h. Installsignage. Control access to all construction areas to specific entry/exit points and confinevehicle movements to designated construction areas.

SS, SE

Provide facilities, such as rumble grids at site exit points to minimise tracking mud, dirtor other material onto a public road or footpath. Ensure wheels and undercarriage oftrucks are clean prior to the exiting the worksite. (See the flora and fauna section formore detail on these measures).

SE, CM

Service construction plant, vehicles and equipment regularly and maintain in topcondition so that existing exhaust emissions standards are met or surpassed.

SS, SE

In the event of visible smoke emissions from equipment lasting longer than 10 secondsduration, have equipment taken out of service and adequately repaired or tuned so thatsmoke is no longer visible for periods exceeding 10 seconds.

SS

Ensure plant or equipment is not left idling for longer than 15 minutes. SS

Stockpiling

Revegetate temporary stockpiles to stabilise the soil and minimise wind erosion. SS, SE

Establish quick growth cover crops to protect long-term topsoil stockpiles and clearedareas as soon as possible after completion. (See soil and water section for more detailon stockpiling).

SS, SE

Extreme conditions

On high wind days, either reprogram construction activities work that could cause anuisance or danger to people or property, or relocate to areas removed from sensitivereceptors.

SE, CM

No spark generating activities (such as welding) on days with a Total Fire Ban. CM

Avoid use of lime for stabilisation activities during windy days. SS, SE

Instigate a call out system to respond to dust suppression requirements out of hours andon weekends.

CM

1 The water movement permit system is an onsite system designed to track and check use of water across thesite.

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Construction Air Quality Management

Monitoring

Monitor dust deposition monthly throughout construction to determine effectiveness ofdust suppression measures. Review and modify dust control and operational proceduresif dust deposition levels are exceeded.

PEM

Monitor and record weather conditions, including rainfall, wind speed, wind direction andhumidity on a 24 hour basis.

CM

On high wind days where on site controls cannot prevent transport of dust, make arecord of: date, time, location, wind, direction, wind speed, pre-existing dust controls,additional controls implemented; and modifications to work implemented.

CM

Monitor and record any complaints received in relation to air quality. CRM, PEM

Visually monitor dust during daily inspections during pre-construction and constructionphase.

SE, PEM

Undertake periodic visual checks of exhaust systems from construction plant, vehiclesand machinery. PEM

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Construction boundaryConstruction boundaryRoad design (DES HEA 007)F3 interchange design (Option 2A)Bridge footprint

Construction accessExisting trackExisting road utilised as isExisting track upgraded without wideningExisting road widened to 8 m for accessNew minor access roadNew 8 m wide access roadNew grouting access track

RoadsMotorwayPrimary roadArterial roadSub-arterial roadDistributor roadLocal roadVehicular track

Flora and faunaThreatened flora locationThreatened fauna location

HeritageEuropean heritage locationIndigenous heritage location

Vegetation (combined CK2009)Vegetation community (EEC)Vegetation community (non-EEC)

HydrographicWatercourseWater body

EN144 A

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION METHOD STATEMENT

ACCESS TRACKS FOR MINE VOID TREATMENT AND VIADUCTS

A FOR INFORMATION 15 JUL 10

PRELIMINARY

CCDB

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Aboriginal Heritage Management (AHM) Zones

Conservation/partial conservation

High level of aboriginal cultural heritage and archaeological sensitivity.

Area of site outside road corridor to be protected

Variable levels of aboriginal cultural heritage and archaeological sensitivity.

Significant sites in close proximity to road corridor

Variable levels of aboriginal cultural heritage and archaeological sensitivity.

Impact minimisation

Moderate aboriginal cultural heritage and archaeological sensitivity.

Cleared under s.90 consent

Low aboriginal cultural heritage and archaeological sensitivity.

See the IHMSP for details of management requirements foreach zone.