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Hinze Dam Stage 3 Project
Terms of Referencefor anEnvironmental Impact Statement
Under Part (4) of the Queensland State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971
The Coordinator-General, Department of Infrastructure
April 2007
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PREAMBLE
Project Proponent
The proponent for the Hinze Dam Stage 3 Project is the Gold Coast City Council (GCCC).The Council has appointed the Hinze Dam Stage 3 Alliance, a consortium involving Thiess Pty Ltd, Sinclair Knight Merz Pty Ltd and URS Australia Pty Ltd, to assist with delivery of the project.
Project Summary
The Project to which this Terms of Reference applies involves the augmentation of Hinze Dam to the Stage 3 height.
Based on the adopted design option, the Hinze Dam Stage 3 Project (HDS3) proposes the raising of the Hinze Dam embankment from 93.5 metres to 108.5 metres, raising the Full Supply Level by 12.3 metres to 94.5 metres and providing a total capacity of in excess of 300,000 million litres. The upgrade will provide an additional 79,000 million litres of flood storage capacity and increase the dam’s yield by at least an additional 16 million litres a day. The project will also provide greater flood mitigation for properties downstream of the Dam and will make the structure compliant with current dam safety design guidelines and standards.
The project scope of works for the dam raising will also include upgrades to the embankment, spillway and intake towers; establishment of site offices, storage, stockpile and lay down areas; establishment and operation of quarry activities to provide construction materials; establishment of construction roads; clearing of vegetation in inundation areas and for establishment of quarries; and upgrading and relocating or replacing of ancillary services and structures including parks, car parks, recreational facilities, roads and bridges, including sections of the Nerang-Murwillumbah Road and Gold Coast-Springbrook Road.
Hinze Dam is located approximately 15 km southwest of Nerang on the Nerang River and supplies the majority of the water needs for Gold Coast City, a rapidly growing urban centre with a healthy economy. In addition to being a major water source for the region, the Hinze Dam catchment provides significant and appreciable benefits to the community through flood mitigation, environmental protection, tourism and recreation. The Hinze Dam was initially completed in 1976, and upgraded to stage 2 in 1989. The Dam impoundment, Advancetown Lake, has a storage capacity of 161,070 million litres, surface area of 9.77 km2 and a catchment area of 212 km2.
GCCC has prepared an Initial Advice Statement (IAS), which provides further detail relating to the Project. The IAS can be viewed at www.infrastructure.qld.gov.au.
Administrative Details for these Terms of Reference On 20 October 2006 the Hinze Dam Stage 3 Project was declared a significant project by the Coordinator-General (CG) pursuant to Section 26 of the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 (the ‘SDPWOA’) for which an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required. GCCC is now required to prepare an EIS about the project to address the Terms of Reference (ToR) when they are finalised.
On 22 December 2006, the GCCC referred the project to the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment and Heritage (now the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources) for a
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decision as to whether the project constitutes a controlled action under the EnvironmentProtection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Commonwealth) (‘the EPBC Act’). The Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Water Resources determined on 17 January 2007 that the project is a controlled action and therefore the Project will require approval under Part 9 of the EPBC Act before it can proceed.
As assessment is also required under the EPBC Act, the EIS will be required to address both State and Commonwealth requirements. The EIS will be undertaken in accordance with requirements of the bilateral agreement between the Australian Government and the Queensland Government which accredits Queensland’s assessment process for significant projects under the SDPWO Act.
State and Local Government representatives will be invited to participate in the EIS process as Advisory Agencies for the EIS and in the first instance were invited to examine the IAS and provide comment on the draft ToR. The IAS and draft ToR were also advertised in national and state newspapers and public comment was invited from 26 February to 28 March 2007. The CG had regard to the comments received from the Advisory Agencies and the public in finalising the ToR for the EIS. The ToR were then provided to GCCC to prepare the EIS.
When GCCC has prepared the EIS to the satisfaction of the CG, it will be made available for public comment (including to the Advisory Agencies) and submissions on the document will be invited. The submissions will be provided to GCCC to consider and respond to the issues raised in the submissions. The CG may request that the proponent prepare a supplementary report to the EIS to address any issues raised in submissions.
When the CG has sufficient information to evaluate the EIS, the CG will prepare a report evaluating the EIS and make recommendations or conditions about the project. The CG’s report will be made publicly available on the Department of Infrastructure’s website and will be provided to relevant government decision makers.
The ToR provides information in two broad categories:
Part A – Information and advice on the preparation of the EIS. Part B – Specific requirements – Content of the EIS.
The Department of Infrastructure’s Project Manager contact details are:
Sonya Booth Project Manager – Hinze Dam Stage 3 Project SEQ Water Grid, Department of Infrastructure PO Box 15009 BRISBANE CITY EAST QLD 4002
Tel: (07) 3237 7473 Fax: (07) 3237 7530 Email: [email protected]
The Coordinator-General, Department of Infrastructure, publicly invited comments on the draft ToR for the EIS from 26 February 2007 to 28 March 2007 and submissions received were considered and incorporated herein into the finalised ToR.
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CONTENTSAdministrative Details for these Terms of Reference i
Part A – Information and advice on preparation of the EIS 1
Purpose of the Terms of Reference 1
EIS Guidelines 1
EIS Objectives 2
ToR Glossary 4
Part B – Specific Requirements - Content of the EIS 6
Executive Summary 6
Glossary of Terms 6
EIS format 7
1. Introduction 7
1.1 Project Proponent 7
1.2 Project Description 7
1.3 Project Objectives and Scope 7
1.4 Need for the Project 8
1.5 Relationship to other Projects 8
1.6 Alternatives 8
1.7 Cost and Benefits of the Project 9
1.8 The Environmental Impact Assessment Process 9
1.8.1 Methodology of the EIS 9
1.9 Public Consultation Process 9
1.9.1 Objectives of Community Consultation 10
1.9.2 Stakeholders for the Project 10
1.10 The General Community 11
1.11 Planning Context 11
1.12 Project Approvals: legislation and policy requirements 12
2. Description of the Project 13
2.1 Location and General Description 13
2.2 Proposed Works 14
2.2.1 Barrier/Embankment Structures 14
2.2.2 Site Details including Increased Inundation Area 15
2.2.3 Pre-Construction Activities 15
2.2.4 Construction Activities and Infrastructure 15
2.2.5 Auxiliary Infrastructure Requirements 16
2.3 Proposed Water Storage Operation 17
2.4 Rehabilitation and Decommissioning of Construction Works 17
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3. Environmental Values and Management of Impacts 18
3.1 Land 19
3.1.1 Description of Environmental Values 19
3.1.1.1 Topography and Geomorphology 19
3.1.1.2 Geology and soils 19
3.1.1.3 Land use 20
3.1.1.5 Infrastructure 20
3.1.1.6 Sensitive Environmental Areas 20
3.1.1.7 Landscape and Visual Amenity 20
3.1.1.8 Land Contamination 21
3.1.2 Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures 21
3.1.2.1 Land Resources and Infrastructure 21
3.1.2.2 Land Use and Tenure 22
3.1.2.3 Land Disturbance – Rehabilitation and Decommissioning of Construction Works 22
3.1.2.4 Soil Erosion 22
3.1.2.5 Acid Sulphate Soils 23
3.1.2.6 Contaminated Land 23
3.1.2.7 Landscape and Visual Amenity 23
3.2 Climate 24
3.3 Water Resources 24
3.3.1 Description of Environmental Values 24
3.3.1.1 Surface Water and Waterways 24
3.3.1.2 Groundwater 25
3.3.2 Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures 25
3.3.2.1 Waterways and Water Quality 25
3.3.2.2 Hydrology and Flooding 26
3.3.2.3 Groundwater 27
3.4 Potential Impacts on Matters of National Environmental Significance 27
3.5 Terrestrial Flora 29
3.6 Terrestrial Fauna 32
3.7 Aquatic Biology 34
3.8 Cultural Heritage 36
3.8.2.1 Cultural Heritage Management Plan 36
3.9 Air Environment 37
3.10 Greenhouse Gas Impacts 37
3.11 Climate Change Adaptation 38
3.12 Noise and Vibration 38
3.13 Hazard, Risk and Safety 39
3.14 Emergency Management Plan 41
3.15 Waste Management 41
3.16 Transport and Roads 42
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3.16.1 Transport Methods and Routes 42
3.16.2 Road Relocations: Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures 43
4. Socio-Economic Environment 43
4.1 Social values 43
4.2 Economy 44
4.3 Employment and training 45
5. Environmental Management Plan 46
6. Conclusions and Recommendations 47
7. References 47
8. Recommended Appendices 47
8.1 Final Terms of Reference for the EIS 47
8.2 Statutory Permits and Development Approvals 47
8.3 Potential Impacts on Matters of National Environmental Significance 47
8.4 Consultation Report 48
8.5 Project Study Team Qualifications and Experience 48
8.6 Research Reports and Specialist Studies 48
8.7 List of Proponent Commitments 48
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Part A – Information and advice on preparation of the EIS
Purpose of the Terms of Reference These Terms of Reference (ToR) are for the preparation of an EIS for the HDS3 project, and relate to the assessment of the impacts on the environment of the proposals as initially described in the project’s IAS. It is important to note that these ToR apply to the proponent’s requirement to prepare an EIS on the HDS3 project and do not seek to address the impacts of the existing Hinze Dam structure.
The ToR essentially outline the issues that should be considered in preparing the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Furthermore, the ToR provides a framework for the EIS, including information on the purpose and role of the EIS, and the factors considered to be most significant for the proposal. It indicates the types of necessary studies and the data that should be provided.
All potentially significant impacts of the proposed development on the environment are to be investigated, and intentions for the mitigation of any adverse impacts are to be detailed in the EIS. Any prudent and feasible project alternatives should be briefly discussed and treated in sufficient detail and reasons for selection of the preferred option should be clearly identified.
The nature and level of investigations should be relative to the likely extent and gravity of impacts. The guidelines should, however, not be interpreted as excluding from consideration any matters which are currently unforeseen, which may arise during ongoing scientific studies or which may arise from any changes in the nature of the proposal during the preparation of the draft EIS, the community consultation process and associated documentation.
The EIS must address as a minimum the requirements as set out in the ToR. The proponent may be required to prepare a Supplementary Report on the EIS subsequent to the EIS’s release should it be determined by the Coordinator-General that further information on the project is required.
EIS Guidelines The objective of the EIS is to identify potential environmental impacts and to ensure that impacts are avoided where possible. Where unavoidable, impacts must be examined fully and addressed so that the development is based on sound environmental protection and management criteria.
An EIS should provide:
The project’s specific objectives and justification for the proposal.
A description of the relevant aspects of the existing social, economic, natural and built environment.
A description of the development proposal and means of achieving the development objectives, including timelines.
Strategic, economic and environmental implications of the proposal including its:
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- effectiveness as a flood mitigation measure;
- effect on short, medium and long term water production and consumption; and
- impacts on regional supply security.
Impact on other water infrastructure and downstream water entitlement holders due to increased storage and supply.
Analysis of a ‘no project’ option.
A framework against which State and Federal Government decision–makers can consider the environmental components impacted by the proposal and set conditions for approval to ensure environmentally sound development.
Definition and analysis of all significant environmental, social and economic impacts and measures proposed to avoid and/or mitigate adverse effects and offset any residual adverse effects.
Recommendations on the need for and consents required for the construction environmental management plan and operational environmental management plan to mitigate adverse effects and provide structure on best practice procedures to be followed, particularly during construction by all involved with the project. A draft environmental management plan is to be included in the EIS.
The project’s compatibility with the National Water Initiative, Government Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) policy, Queensland Natural Resources (Water) Policy, National Strategy on Conservation of Australia’s Biological Diversity; with water reform under the National Competition Policy; the Water Resource (Gold Coast) Plan 2006; and any other relevant policies.
The term ‘environment’ refers to:
a) ecosystems and their constituent parts, including people and communities;
b) all natural and physical resources;
c) the qualities and characteristics of locations, places and areas, regardless of size, that stimulate biological diversity and integrity, intrinsic or attributed scientific value or interest, amenity, harmony and sense of community;
d) the social, economic, aesthetic and cultural conditions which influence, or are affected by, the entities and attributes mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c); and
e) the local, regional, Queensland and Australian populations and labour markets.
EIS Objectives Having described the methodology of the EIS, a succinct statement should be made of the objectives of the EIS. The structure of the EIS can then be outlined as an explanation of how the EIS will meet its objectives. The reader should be able to distinguish the EIS as the key environmental document providing advice to decision-makers considering approvals for the project.
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While the ToR provide guidance on the scope of the EIS studies, they should not be seen as exhaustive or limiting. It is important for proponents and their consultants to recognise that there cannot be perfect knowledge in advance of undertaking an EIS of what the EIS studies may find.
If it transpires during the preparation of the EIS that previously unforeseen matters not addressed in the ToR are found to be relevant to the assessment of impacts of the proposal, those matters should be included in the EIS.
In addition, it is essential that the main text of the EIS should address all relevant matters concerning environmental values, impacts on those values and proposed mitigation measures. No relevant matter should be raised for the first time in an appendix or the draft Environmental Management Plan (EMP).
When considering whether an impact is or is not significant, the proponent should take account of the likelihood, intensity and risk of the impact and the context in which it would occur.
The EIS is a public document. Its purpose is not only to provide information to regulatory agencies, but also to inform the public of the scope, impacts and mitigation measures of the proposal. As such the main text should be written in plain English avoiding jargon as much as possible. Additional technical detail may be provided in appendices. The main text should not assume that a reader would have a prior knowledge of the project site. It should not be necessary for the reader to have visited the site to understand the issues involved in the proposal.
The EIS objectives should be to provide public information on the need for and likely effects of the project, to set out acceptable standards and levels of impacts (both beneficial and adverse) on environmental values, and demonstrate how environmental impacts can be managed through the protection and enhancement of the environmental values. Discussion of options and alternatives and their likely relative environmental management outcomes is a key aspect of the EIS.
The role of the EIS in providing the project’s draft EMP should also be indicated, with particular reference to the EMP’s role in providing management measures that can be carried over into conditions that would attach to any approvals, environmental authorities and permits for the project.
In summary, the key objectives of the EIS are as follows:
For interested persons and bodies: a basis for understanding the Project, prudent and feasible alternatives, affected environmental values, impacts that may occur and measures to be taken to mitigate all adverse impacts.
For groups or persons with rights or interests in the land: an outline of the effects of the Project on that land including access arrangements.
For government agencies: a framework for decision-makers to assess the environmental aspects of the Project with respect to legislative and policy provisions and based on that information to make an informed decision on whether the Project should proceed or not and if so, on what conditions, if any.
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For the Federal Minister for the Environment and Water Resources: information to determine the extent of potential impacts of the Project on matters of national environmental significance, in particular the controlling provisions under the EPBC Act:
Sections 18 and 18A (Listed threatened species and communities)
For the proponent: a mechanism by which the potential environmental impacts of the Project are identified and understood. Information to support the development of management measures including an Environmental Management Plan, to mitigate the adverse effects of residual environmental impacts of the development.
ToR Glossary The following abbreviations have been used in this document:
AHD Australian Height Datum ACH Act Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003ANCOLD Australian National Committee on Large Dams ANZECC Australia and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council AS Australian Standards ASS Acid Sulphate Soils BPA Biodiversity Planning Assessment CAMBA China-Australia Migratory Bird Agreement CHMP Cultural Heritage Management Plan CO Carbon Monoxide CG The Coordinator-General of the Department of Infrastructure
of the State of QueenslandCLR Contaminated Land Register DEW Department of the Environment and Water Resources (Commonwealth) DI Department of Infrastructure (formerly the Office of the Coordinator-
General)DLGPSR Department of Local Government and Planning, Sport and Recreation DNRW Department of Natural Resources and Water DPI&F Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries EIS Environmental Impact Statement EMP Environmental Management Plan EMR Environmental Management Register EPP Air Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 1997 EPP Noise Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 1997 EPP Waste Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Policy 2000 EPP Water Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1997 EPR Waste Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation 2000EP Act Environment Protection Act 1994EPA Environment Protection Agency EPBC Act Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
(Commonwealth)ERA Environmentally Relevant Activity ESD Environmentally Sustainable Development FSL Full Supply Level GCCC Gold Coast City Council HAT Highest Astronomical Tide HDS3 Hinze Dam Stage 3 Project
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IAS Initial Advice Statement as described in Part 4 of the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971
IDAS Integrated Development Assessment System ILUA Indigenous Land Use Agreement IPA Integrated Planning Act 1997 (Qld) JAMBA Japan-Australia Migratory Bird Agreement LNCS Local Nature Conservation Strategy MR Department of Main Roads NEPM National Environment Protection Measure NES National Environmental Significance as defined by the
Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Commonwealth)
NTRB Native Title Representative Bodies PHA Preliminary Hazard Assessment PRW Purified Recycled Water PSI Preliminary Site Investigation QH Queensland Herbarium QH Act Queensland Heritage Act 1992QHC Queensland Heritage Council RE Regional Ecosystem REDD Regional Ecosystem Description Database SEQ South East Queensland SDPWO Act State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971SEQRWSS South East Queensland Regional Water Supply Strategy ToR Terms of Reference as described in Part 4 of the State Development
and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 VMA Vegetation Management Act 1999 WRP Water Resource Plan
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Part B – Specific Requirements - Content of the EIS
The EIS will be used to inform the public, decision-makers and relevant stakeholders of the potential impacts of the project, and the management of those impacts. The EIS should be written in a clear, plain English, in a style easily understood by the general reader. Text within the report should be referenced and where appropriate, supported by coloured maps, plans, diagrams and other descriptive details.
The report should be supported by appendices, which include detailed results of technical studies and results of community consultation (including detailed submissions where appropriate, summaries of submissions, comments and inputs provided, details of individuals and organisations consulted).
An overview of the methodology used to undertake the various assessments should be provided in each section.
It is strongly recommended that the EIS follow the heading structure of these Terms of Reference to facilitate cross-referencing.
Executive Summary The Executive Summary should be written as a stand-alone document, able to be reproduced on request for interested parties who may not wish to read or purchase the EIS as a whole. The structure of the executive summary should follow that of the EIS, though focus strongly on the key issues allowing the reader to obtain a clear understanding of the HDS3 Project, its environmental and socio-economic implications and management objectives. The summary should include:
The title of the Project;
Name and contact details of the Proponent, and a list of previous projects undertaken by the Proponent, their environmental record and commitment to effective environmental management;
A concise statement of the aims and objectives of the Project;
The legal framework, decision-making authorities and advisory agencies;
An outline of the background to and need for the Project, including the consequences of not proceeding with the Project;
An outline of the alternative options considered and reasons for the selection of the proposed development option;
A brief description of the Project (pre-construction, construction and operational activities) and the existing environment, utilising visual aids where appropriate and including timelines; and
An outline of the principal environmental impacts predicted and the proposed environmental management strategies (including water quality and waste minimisation and management) and commitments to minimise the significance of these impacts.
Glossary of Terms A glossary of technical terms, acronyms and references should be provided in the EIS.
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EIS format The EIS should be produced on A4 size paper capable of being photocopied, with maps and diagrams on A4 or A3 size. The EIS document should not contain watermarks across the body of the text. The EIS should also be provided on CDROM/DVD.
Two separate CDROM/DVD copies should be provided:
1. CDROM/DVD copies resolution equivalent to the printed document for distribution to stakeholders; and
2. CDROM/DVD copies for placement on the internet:
Copies should be in Adobe® PDF format for placement on the internet. All compression must be down-sampled to 72 dpi. PDF documents should be no larger than 2MB in file size. The executive summary should be supplied in HTML 3.2 format with *.jpg graphics files. Text size and graphics files included in the PDF document should be of sufficient resolution to facilitate reading and enable legible printing, but should be such as to keep within the 500 KB file size.
The final nature and number of EIS copies required to be submitted and made available, should be discussed and agreed with the CG Project Manager in the early stages of the EIS process.
1. Introduction
The Introduction to the EIS should detail the key drivers and reason/s for the EIS, the audience who will be reviewing the document, the approval process and legislative context, and structure of the document.
1.1 Project Proponent This section should describe the experience of the Project Proponent (and associated project entities), including the nature and extent of business activities, experience and qualifications, and environmental record including the Proponent’s environmental policy. The proponent’s and project alliance’s previous history with water infrastructure projects should be included.
This section should also provide contact details (postal; email and telephone) for key Project staff from GCCC and the Alliance, detailing their primary function and areas of expertise.
1.2 Project Description This section should provide a brief description of the project, including a summary of any major infrastructure requirements associated with the project.
1.3 Project Objectives and Scope This section should provide a statement of the objectives which have led to the formulation of the project and brief outline of the events which have influenced the formulation of the project. This should include a brief discussion of feasible alternatives, including demand management, proposed time frames for implementation and expected project life, anticipated
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establishment costs and relevant actions already undertaken in relation to the Project. The additional capacity and supply the project will deliver should be listed here.
1.4 Need for the Project This section should briefly discuss justification and need for the project with respect to regional, State and national contexts. This section will relate to the flood mitigation requirements and the local and state government identified requirements for additional water resources including within the Gold Coast Water Future and the South East Queensland Regional Water Supply Strategy (SEQRWSS). Particular reference should be made to environmental, economic and social costs and benefits.
1.5 Relationship to other Projects This section should also describe how the project relates to any other water infrastructure projects including any strategies outlined in the SEQRWSS. The project’s relationship with other measures listed within the Water Amendment Regulation (No.6) 2006, for example but not limited to, water harvesting into Hinze Dam and the transfer of 20 ML/day via Logan, is to be briefly discussed.
As announced by the Premier of Queensland on 28 January 2007, in the best interest for our region and its residents, purified recycled water (PRW) will be a permanent and ongoing part of South East Queensland’s potable water supplies. Therefore the project’s relationship with potential PRW initiatives relating to the Hinze Dam should also be indicated.
1.6 Alternatives This section should describe all feasible alternatives that have been investigated, as well as the option of taking no action i.e. of not upgrading the dam. Sufficient detail should be provided to establish an understanding of the reasons for preferring certain options and rejecting others. Indication of the following should be provided:
the consequences of not proceeding with the project;
identification of feasible alternatives, including:
– Alternative structure augmentation sizes and capacities. Impacts associated with shortlisted design options and alternative sources (i.e. onsite and offsite) of construction materials, including impacts both of extraction and transporting, should be discussed;
– Provision of flood mitigation for the lower Nerang River; – Demand management strategies; and – Alternative water supply scenarios as identified in the GCCC Water Future report.
Identify the methodology adopted to discern between feasible options. The alternative options should be discussed in sufficient detail to enable an understanding of the reasons for preferring certain options and courses of action and rejecting others.
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1.7 Cost and Benefits of the Project This section should summarise:
The economic costs and benefits to industry and the wider community, including directly affected enterprises. Analysis should be conducted at the local, regional, state and national levels.
Regional social impacts including community disruption, related land use changes, employment, skills development and any workforce accommodation issues.
Benefits to the region in terms of regional water security and levels of service
1.8 The Environmental Impact Assessment Process This section will clearly identify which legislative process is relevant and the methodology being adopted to comply with the relevant legislation.
1.8.1 Methodology of the EISThis section should include a description of the impact assessment process steps, timing and decision making process for the relevant stages of the Project. This should also include a description of how the consultation process will be integrated with other elements of the impact assessment, including timing and opportunities for public input and participation.
The information in this section is required to ensure:
that relevant legislation is addressed;
readers are informed of the process to be followed; and
that stakeholders are aware of any opportunities for input and participation.
1.9 Public Consultation Process This section should outline the public consultation process that has taken place during the EIS’s preparation, including details on how public submissions on the draft EIS will be invited, considered and addressed in the decision making process and anticipated timelines for the process. The results of such consultation should also be listed.
The public consultation program should provide opportunities to encourage and facilitate active community involvement and education through public meetings, interest group meetings, production of regular summary information and updates, and other consultation mechanisms.
The public consultation process should identify broad issues of concern to the local community and interest groups at all stages from project planning, through construction, commissioning, operations and final decommissioning. This section should also detail how outcomes of the consultation process have been incorporated into the project design and/or management.
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1.9.1 Objectives of Community ConsultationThe objectives for community consultation for the EIS are to:
Enhance community awareness and understanding of the project, with the provision of adequate and appropriate information;
Identify key stakeholders (including representatives of stakeholder groups), their needs and values;
Facilitate involvement by the community into the project’s development;
Provide information on the EIS process;
Seek input in terms of key issues and concerns and suggestions to mitigate these concerns;
Seek feedback on the preferred concept;
Provide information on the outcomes of project studies; and
Demonstrate how issues of concern to the community will be sourced, identified and considered during the EIS process.
1.9.2 Stakeholders for the ProjectTo facilitate the assessment process, the Proponent is strongly encouraged to regularly consult with Advisory Agencies and other appropriate stakeholders throughout the EIS process.
It is the responsibility of the Proponent, in consultation with Advisory Agencies, to identify legislation, policies and methodologies relevant to the EIS process, and to determine appropriate parts of the community which should be consulted during the EIS preparation stage. It is recommended that an open community consultation process be carried out in addition to the legislated environmental impact assessment process. Copies of the EIS will be provided to all advisory agencies, elected representatives and on request to relevant individuals and peak groups with an interest in the Project.
Advisory Agencies Advisory agencies include government departments, authorities, agencies and key service providers. These organisations will need to be consulted to obtain their view and identify any statutory requirements they consider relevant to the study. Advisory agencies will include, but not be limited to:
Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Water Resources
Environmental Protection Agency
Queensland Water Commission
Department of Natural Resources and Water
Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries
Department of Main Roads
Department of Transport
Queensland Police Service
Department of Public Works
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Department of Emergency Services
Department of State Development and Trade
Department of Local Government, Planning, Sport and Recreation
Department of Employment and Industrial Relations
Queensland Health
Advisory agencies were asked to provide input to the draft ToR and have been provided with copies of the final ToR for the EIS which incorporated agency feedback. A copy of the finalised ToR should also be included as an appendix to the draft EIS.
Advisory agencies will also be invited to consider the draft EIS and provide submissions on the document.
Other Stakeholder, Community and Special Interest Groups Relevant stakeholder, community and special interest groups should be identified and consulted. Such groups include:
Local authorities;
Relevant local progress associations and other resident organisations;
Indigenous and Native Title Claimant organisations;
Relevant community groups such as ratepayers association, business owners, environmental and heritage groups;
Service providers; and
Recreational and commercial fishers.
1.10 The General Community The general community who are not represented by established interest groups are also key stakeholders for the project. The consultation process on the EIS should also include appropriate mechanisms targeted at ensuring adequate involvement of the general community both in the study area and in the broader Queensland region as appropriate.
1.11 Planning Context This section should discuss the project and provide an assessment of the project’s consistency with relevant planning policy for the area and region. This information is required to demonstrate how the proposal conforms to State, regional and local policies for the area. This section should include an assessment of the project’s consistency with the following:
the GCCC local planning scheme. It should be indicated that much of the project area is already subject to a Community Infrastructure Designation (CID) and pending final decision on the matter by Council, should it be the case that an application will be made by GCCC to seek the CID being extended to cover the additional impoundment area, no Gold Coast City Council Planning Scheme approvals will be required within this area.
planning controls, by-laws and policies relating to the study area and adjacent lands, including Water Resource Planning and Entitlements;
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regional strategies or plans that relate to existing land uses or long term policy framework for the area or proposal (these include those that are in preparation) particularly in relation to the SEQ Regional Plan and the SEQ Regional Infrastructure Plan and Program; the Regional Water Supply Strategy; the State Coastal Management Plan 2001 and the SEQ Regional Coastal Management Plan 2006 (if applicable), and with legislation, standards, codes or guidelines available to monitor and control operations on site. It should refer to all relevant State and regional planning policies; and
its relationship to other significant developments (existing or proposed) in the study area, surrounding locality and South East Queensland region.
1.12 Project Approvals: legislation and policy requirements This section should identify and explain the federal, state and local legislation and policies controlling the approvals process. Triggers for the application of each of these should be indicated and relevant approval requirements should be identified. This information is required to assess how the legislation applies to the proposal, which agencies have jurisdiction, and whether the proposed impact assessment process is appropriate.
At the State level, the project will be subject to a number of approvals under various legislation. As the HDS3 project was declared by the Coordinator-General (CG) in October 2006 to be a significant project pursuant to Section 26 of the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 (the ‘SDPWOA’), the project’s approvals process will be facilitated by the CG through the EIS process.
The ToR should note that the relevant legislation includes, but is not limited to:
State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971;
Integrated Planning Act 1997;
Integrated Planning Regulation 1998;
Vegetation Management Act 1999;
Environmental Protection Act 1994;
Water Act 2000;
Water Amendment Regulation (No.6) 2006;
Fisheries Act 1994;
Nature Conservation Act 1992;
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003;
Queensland Heritage Act 1992;
Transport Infrastructure Act 1994;
Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1995; and
Land Act 1994.
The draft EIS should describe the approval process resulting from the gazettal of this project as a significant project pursuant to the SDPWOA and outline the linkage with the IDAS process under the IPA. The draft EIS should indicate the level of approvals anticipated by the
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proponent under the IPA and intentions to seek an amendment to the existing Community Infrastructure Designation to extend its boundary to include the additional impoundment area.
This outline should describe the public notification processes and appeal rights that will be available in the anticipated approval process.
The EIS should note that the project has been listed as an emergency water supply measure for the SEQ region within the Water Amendment Regulation (No. 6) 2006 (the ‘water emergency’ regulation). The Regulation instructs that the project must be delivered by the end of 2010.
A description of all Environmentally Relevant Activities (ERAs) necessary for the Project should also be given.
The project’s relationship with the Water Resource (Gold Coast) Plan 2006 should also be indicated in this section.
As the project is a controlled action under the Commonwealth EPBC Act, any requirements of the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999should also be indicated in this section.
A list provided of the approvals required for the project and the expected program for approval of applications should be provided.
The project’s compatibility with the National Water Initiative, the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2005-2026, Government Ecologically Sustainable Development policy, Queensland Natural Resources (Water) Policy, National Strategy on Conservation of Australia’s Biological Diversity; with water reform under the National Competition Policy; and any other relevant policy, should be described.
2. Description of the Project
The purpose of this section is to provide a description of the Project through its construction, operation and maintenance stages.
2.1 Location and General Description The project should be described in the local, regional and national contexts. The following should be addressed:
Project area description: The overall project area should be described, including upstream and downstream natural and anthropogenic environments of the Hinze Dam and Nerang River catchments.
Current structure and facilities: The current structures and facilities at and around Hinze Dam and upstream locations should be described.
Construction footprint: The area to be affected by the construction and operation of the dam should be described in detail including details of the area to be directly affected such as the areas to be inundated, quarries, construction sites, road upgrades, areas to be
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cleared, land requirements for ancillary facilities, road relocation and realignment, infrastructure and recreational facilities.
Maps at suitable scales should be provided showing the precise location of the project area, the location and boundaries of the project footprint, and location and boundaries of land tenures. The features described above should be overlain on a rectified air photo enlargement to illustrate components of the Project in relation to the natural and built features of the area.
A schedule of the overall Project duration and expected timing of works is to be provided.
2.2 Proposed Works A description of the proposed works for the Project should be provided.
The following information should be detailed and be supported by detailed plans where appropriate.
2.2.1 Barrier/Embankment StructuresThe following should be provided through text and design plans:
general arrangement of proposed works;
maximum (final) embankment crest heights;
length and width of embankment crest;
details and dimensions of the proposed downstream chute, plunge pool, dissipaters and other structures within the chute;
offtake and outlet works for downstream discharge;
details of the (existing) hydro-electric facility in relation to the upgraded spillway;
basic spillway dimensions and capacity, including spillway crest length and spillway discharge capacity;
any changes to the shape or discharge properties of the spillway crest;
surface area of storage area at full supply level;
details of any changes or upgrades to flow control or energy dissipation devices downstream of the spillway;
estimated headwater and tailwater levels at different flows including tailwaters in the absence of spilling flows;
frequency of spill (include comparison with current frequencies);
capacity and maximum depth;
average depth;
estimated water yields (with appropriate allowances for environmental requirements);
the dam’s dead storage level;
details of any provision for fish passage in the design;
details on the effectiveness of the proposed fish transfer mechanism/s, drawing on examples used on other dams or similar proposals and including a cost-benefit analysis;
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details and dimensions of any additional existing water impoundment or control structures that may be augmented as part of the overall Project;
a comparison of differences between the existing and upgraded structures; and
details of any temporary waterway barrier works to be installed downstream during the construction phase.
2.2.2 Site Details including Increased Inundation AreaFor clarity, the existing structure and impoundment’s footprint should be provided and related to the proposed increases in size and scope and changes in downstream flow regime.
The following details should be provided:
impacts on the stream bed downstream of the barrier (e.g. presence of any deep pools, riffles etc);
impacts on the stream bed upstream of the barrier (e.g. presence of natural features likely to be impacted);
inundation area for a range of water levels;
areas inundated (and depth) and the frequency of inundation, including plan with tenure details and current land use;
length of stream (and tributaries) inundated (taking account of varying supply levels); and
the extent of the buffer zone around the inundation area.
2.2.3 Pre-Construction ActivitiesA description of the pre-construction activities should be set out in this section, including:
Upgrading or relocation of roads (e.g. Gold Coast to Springbrook Road), railways and other infrastructure;
Clearing, including clearing and establishment of quarry areas; and
Location and site establishment requirements for construction facilities.
2.2.4 Construction Activities and InfrastructureFull details on the proposed on-going operation and management of the dam during construction of the project should be described.
The following details on construction of the Project should be provided: general construction requirements including source and extraction of construction materials, and access routes to these materials;
details of the method of construction of the dam wall augmentation and volumes of material required;
details of how the integrity of the existing dam wall will be ensured during construction activities;
details of the method for handling flood events during construction;
any staging of construction activities;
construction, realignment and/or upgrading of roads;
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size and source of construction workforce and construction camp requirements and location (if proposed);
works needed within the impoundment including tree clearing (by manual methods and by inundation) and tree clearing strategies to maximise fish habitat maintenance (but minimise adverse water quality issues), blasting, excavation, dredging and transport infrastructure works;
works downstream including erosion protection;
type, source, quantity and method of transport of construction materials;
general construction standards and site management including environmental and safety management;
timetable for construction;
details of any potential disruption to flows in the waterway during construction and any diversion works required;
the hours of operation;
emergency aid/medical facilities to be provided on site;
the construction methods and containment/disposal of construction spoil;
Any works proposed for downstream to protect water quality - e.g. sediment traps;
solid and liquid waste handling (including effluent disposal and any licensing required); and
the number and type of vehicles, machinery and equipment used for excavation, construction and operation.
2.2.5 Auxiliary Infrastructure RequirementsThis section should provide descriptions of requirements for constructing new infrastructure and upgrading or relocating of existing auxiliary infrastructure relating to the project. The matters to be considered include a fishway or fish transfer devices/methods, pipelines (e.g. requirements for any new pipelines, or augmentation to existing water transfer infrastructure), roads, bridges, tracks and pathways, power lines and recreational facilities.
How the project’s auxiliary infrastructure requirements have been determined in consideration of linkages with projects indicated within section 1.5 of this ToR should also be indicated.
Consideration of measures to be taken to prevent the transfer of aquatic flora and fauna between catchments through associated pipeline infrastructure and the economic and efficiency impacts of these measures should also be included in the EIS.
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2.3 Proposed Water Storage Operation
Full details on the proposed on-going management of the augmented dam, inundation area and buffer zone should be provided including:
Consideration of how the operation of the water storage will comply with the WaterResources (Gold Coast) Plan 2006 and the subsequent Resource Operations Plan;
arrangements for operation of the works, e.g. flow releases (environmental, irrigation etc, operation of gates (if relevant)), the anticipated pattern of inundation, operation of outlet works including details of operation and administration, including proposals for remote operation, and any proposed changes to existing staffing arrangements, etc;
consideration should be given to how existing seasonal flows will be managed, drawing on baseline or predictive studies, in the operation stage of the Project;
water treatment arrangements for provision for urban supply requirements and environmental flow requirements. This should include a description of how water will be sourced (water offtake operation), treatment facilities, associated infrastructure, and treatment methods. This should also describe the integration of operations within the catchment;
details of any proposed changes to the operational workforce numbers and personnel type;
details of the maximum drawdown level and likely extraction regime, e.g. when water will be sourced and expected demands versus yield, including likely release timings;
proposed access points associated with the increased storage;
infrastructure for recreational purposes;
proposed operation of the fishway and/or other fish transfer mechanisms.
This section should provide details on the timing of the construction of the Project including planning, impact assessment, construction, monitoring, EMP, etc, anticipated establishment and ongoing costs and the Project life. Costs should include monitoring and environmental mitigation/management costs.
The location and design of any existing or new water distribution infrastructure (e.g. pump stations, canals, pipelines etc.) should be described. The capacity of the existing water infrastructure to accept additional loadings resulting from new or increased allocations of water should also be described. As above, consideration of ways in which the inter-basin transfer of aquatic flora and fauna can be prevented through associated pipeline infrastructure and associated costs of this technology.
2.4 Rehabilitation and Decommissioning of Construction Works
Section 3.1.2.3 requires that the EIS should describe the options, strategies and methods for progressive and final rehabilitation of all environmental values disturbed by the Project.
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3. Environmental Values and Management of Impacts
This section should provide information on the physical, biological social and economic environment in the vicinity of Hinze Dam (such as land, water, nature conservation, cultural heritage, social and economic, air, noise, waste, transport and traffic, and hazards and risk).
The EIS should assess the impacts of pre-construction, construction and operation, decommissioning of redundant infrastructure, and rehabilitation of disturbed lands.
Aspects of the environment should be described to the extent necessary for the assessment of potential impacts of the Project. Baseline information from relevant studies should be used and referenced where appropriate. Any relevant studies undertaken and commitments given in relation to previous studies should be identified and assessed for their relationships to the Project. The impacts associated with potential ongoing maintenance, access and servicing resulting from the development and any other facilities required for the Project should also be assessed.
The functions of this section are to:
To describe the existing environmental values of the area which may be affected by the Project. Environmental values are defined in section 9 of the Environmental Protection Act1994, Environmental Protection Policies and other documents such as the ANZECC 2000 guidelines. Environmental values may also be derived following recognised procedures, such as described in the ANZECC 2000 guidelines and Queensland Water Quality Guidelines 2006. Environmental values should be described by reference to background information and studies, which should be included as appendices to the EIS.
Describe potential adverse and beneficial impacts of the proposal on the identified environmental values.
Any likely harm on the environmental values should be described.
Present environmental protection objectives and the standards and measurable indicators to be achieved.
Examine viable strategies for managing impacts.
Demonstrate whether there is sufficient baseline data to determine impacts on or changes to the existing environmental components and against which the success of mitigation measures can be evaluated.
Environmental protection objectives may be derived from legislative and planning requirements which apply to the Project including Commonwealth strategies, State planning policies, local authority strategic plans, environmental protection policies under the Environmental Protection Act 1994, and any catchment management plans prepared by local water boards or land care groups.
Special attention should be given to those mitigation strategies designed to protect the values of any sensitive areas and any identified ecosystems of high conservation value within the area of possible proposal impact.
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It is strongly recommended that the EIS follow the heading structure shown below. The mitigation measures, monitoring programs, etc., identified in this section of the EIS should be used to develop the Environmental Management Plan for the project (see Section 5).
3.1 Land
3.1.1 Description of Environmental ValuesThis section describes the existing environment values of the land area that may be affected by the Project, including additional area to be inundated, quarries and any construction areas. It should also define and describe the objectives and practical measures for protecting or enhancing land-based environmental values, describe how nominated quantitative standards and indicators may be achieved, and how the achievement of the objectives will be monitored, audited and managed.
3.1.1.1 Topography and Geomorphology
Description of Environmental Values
Maps should be provided locating the Project in both State, regional and local contexts. The topography of the proposal site should be detailed with contours at suitable increments, shown with respect to Australian Height Datum (AHD) and in relation to the FSL and buffer zone for the project. Significant features of the locality should be included on the maps. Such features would include any locations subsequently referred to in the EIS (e.g. sensitive locations, significant environmental features) that are not included on other maps for this section. Commentary on the maps should be provided highlighting the significant topographical features.
3.1.1.2 Geology and soils
Description of Environmental Values
The EIS should provide a description and maps of the geology of the Project area and briefly discuss the current dam wall foundations and any geological limitation in raising the wall. The availability and suitability of locations in the vicinity of the impoundment for quarry material is also to be identified. Particular reference to the physical and chemical properties of surface and sub-surface materials and geological structures within the proposed areas of any ground disturbance should be listed.
Soils in the project area involved in construction works should be mapped at a suitable scale and described according to the Australian Soil and Land Survey Field Handbook (Gunn et al 1988 and McDonald et al, 1990) using the Australian Soil Classification (Isbell, 1996). An appraisal of the field texture, colour, mottles, drainage, permeability and water holding capacity characteristics, soil structure, erosion hazard rating and pH should be undertaken.
Information should also be provided on soil stability and suitability to construction of all facilities and infrastructure. The availability and suitability of rock, clay, sand and gravel for use as construction materials should also be briefly discussed.
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3.1.1.3 Land use
Description of Environmental Values
The EIS should provide a description of current land uses in the proposal area, with particular mention of land with special purposes. Maps at suitable scales showing existing land uses and tenures, reserves, roads and road reserves, and the proposed inundation areas should be provided for the entire area that could be affected by the Project. Also indicate locations of gas and water pipelines, power lines and any other easements.
The maps should identify locations of local, regional and state conservation values as identified by the EPA’s Biodiversity Planning Assessment (BPA) and the Gold Coast City Council’s Local Nature Conservation Strategy (the Council’s LNCS), existing dwellings and recreational areas, and the zoning of all affected lands according to any existing town or strategic plan.
3.1.1.4 Native Title
Description of Environmental Values
Areas covered by native title determinations or applications for native title determination, including traditional and contemporary uses of land and water by Aboriginal people, should be described. A description of Native Title Representative Bodies (NTRB) boundaries should be provided. The EIS should identify whether there are any necessary notifications required to the Representative Bodies or if there is evidence that Native Title is not an issue for the areas involved.
3.1.1.5 Infrastructure
Description of Environmental Values
All existing infrastructure at the existing dam wall and any to be affected by the project both upstream and downstream of the impoundment should be identified and locations indicated on a suitably scaled map. This section may be cross-referenced to section 2.2 Proposed Works.
3.1.1.6 Sensitive Environmental Areas
Description of Environmental Values The EIS should identify all sensitive environmental areas that are proximal to the proposal or could be directly affected by the proposal. In particular, the EIS should indicate if the land affected by the proposal is, or is likely, to become part of the protected area estate, or is subject to any treaty. Consideration should be given to national parks, conservation parks, declared fish habitat areas, wilderness areas, aquatic reserves, heritage/historic areas or items, national estates, world heritage listings and sites covered by international treaties or agreements (e.g. Ramsar, JAMBA, CAMBA), areas of cultural significance, both indigenous and non-indigenous, and scientific reserves.
3.1.1.7 Landscape and Visual Amenity
Description of Environmental Values This section should describe existing landscape character and features, panoramas and views for the Project area, in particular from the existing dam wall and recreational areas. Information in the form of maps, sections, elevations and photographs is to be used, particularly where addressing the following issues:
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major views, view sheds, existing viewing outlooks, ridgelines and other features contributing to the amenity of the area, including assessment from private residences in the affected area along the route;
focal points, landmarks (built form or topography), gateways associated with project site and immediate surrounding areas, waterways, and other features contributing to the visual quality of the area and the project site; and
character of the local and surrounding areas including character of built form (scale, form, materials and colours) and vegetation (natural and cultural vegetation) directional signage and land use.
3.1.1.8 Land Contamination
Description of Environmental Values A search of the EPA’s Environmental Management Register (EMR) and Contaminated Land Register (CLR) should be undertaken to determine the requirements for management under the Environmental Protection Act 1994. The history of the site should be investigated including analysis of historical aerial photographs and determination of past and current land uses. The EIS is to include an assessment of land that has been used, or is being used, for a Notifiable Activity as listed in Schedule 2 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994, or is potentially contaminated or is on the Environmental Management Register (EMR) and Contaminated Land Register (CLR) and is within the impoundment areas and adjacent zones, including the location of ancillary services and structures.
A Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) of the site consistent with the EPA’s “Draft Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Contaminated Land in Queensland” (Queensland EPA, 1998) should be undertaken to determine background contamination levels. The results of the PSI should be summarised in the EIS and provided in detail in an appendix.
Should the PSI identify the possibility of contamination, a detailed site investigation is to be undertaken and a remediation plan developed in accordance with the Draft Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Contaminated Land in Queensland (EPA, 1998). It will be necessary that no affected land will be on the EMR or CLR prior to inundation. Any results of site investigations, remediation and validation must be certified by a Third Party Reviewer prior to being published in the EIS.
3.1.2 Potential Impacts and Mitigation MeasuresThis section defines and describes the objectives and practical measures for protecting or enhancing the land-based environmental values identified through the studies outlined in the previous section. The potential for the construction and operation of the Project to change any existing and potential uses of the project’s impoundment area and adjacent areas, and the measures to minimise these impacts should be described.
3.1.2.1 Land Resources and Infrastructure
Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures
Identify the Project in the context of major topographic features and any measures taken to avoid or minimise impact to such (if required).
The objectives to be used for the Project in re-contouring and landscaping, especially any quarries and recreational areas should be described. Consideration should be given to the use of threatened plant species during any landscaping and revegetation.
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3.1.2.2 Land Use and Tenure
Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures
The potential for the construction and operation of the Project to change existing and potential land uses of the proposal project areas should be detailed.
The full extent of land that is required for the project’s buffer zone should be documented. The process of acquisition and/or resumption (if applicable) of land should be outlined. The method, by which ownership, control or owners’/custodians’ consent is to be acquired, should be presented.
The potential implications of the proposal for future developments in the impact area including constraints on surrounding land uses should be described.
Indicate the range of measures to be taken to minimise the described impacts on surrounding land uses that will arise as a result of the project.
Include the extent of the project’s impacts on, and implications for, the Numinbah State Forest.
3.1.2.3 Land Disturbance – Rehabilitation and Decommissioning of Construction Works
The EIS should describe:
The means of decommissioning the Project, in terms of the removal of plant, equipment, structures and buildings, including interim transport sites created to transport source materials, concrete footings and foundations, hardstand areas, storage tanks (including any potential for reuse of these facilities), and material source extraction site(s), including any required removal of processing plant and infrastructure.
A preferred rehabilitation strategy for all environmental values disturbed by the Project, developed with a view to minimising the amount of land disturbed at any one time, should be included in the project’s construction EMP. Section 3.5.2 contains further requirements to be included in the rehabilitation strategy.
The final topography of the Project site and material extraction site(s) should be described in relation to the identified local, regional and state conservation/biodiversity values of the site and should be shown on plans at a suitable scale.
Options and methods for the disposal of wastes from the demolition of plant and buildings, in sufficient detail for their feasibility and suitability to be established, should be described.
3.1.2.4 Soil Erosion
Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures For all permanent and temporary landforms in the project area, erosion management techniques should be described. For each soil type identified, erosion potential (wind and water) and erosion management techniques should be outlined. Methods proposed to prevent or control erosion should be specified and should be developed to prevent soil loss in order to maintain land condition, and to prevent significant degradation of local waterways and in particular, Lake Advancetown, by suspended solids. Soil erosion factors should be addressed via reference and in accordance with measures detailed in Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Engineering Guidelines for Queensland Construction Sites (1996) or similar publications.
Methods proposed to prevent or control erosion should be specified and should be developed with regard to (a) preventing soil loss in order to maintain land
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capability/suitability, and (b) preventing significant degradation of the water quality within Hinze Dam by suspended solids.
A detailed erosion and sediment control plan should be included in the construction and operational Environmental Management Plan.
3.1.2.5 Acid Sulphate Soils
Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures The potential for acid generation by disturbance of acid sulphate soils during earthworks and construction should be indicated and measures for management of soils and mitigation of impacts should be:
Proposed for all site earthworks and construction activities.
Where required, management measures should be outlined in an Acid Sulphate Soils Management Plan prepared in accordance with QASSIT Guidelines and the requirements of SPP 2/02 in consultation with officers of NRW and EPA.
3.1.2.6 Contaminated Land
Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures The EIS should describe the possible contamination of land from aspects of the proposals including waste, reject product, acid generation from exposed sulphidic material and spills at chemical and fuel storage areas.
The means of preventing land contamination (within the meaning of the Queensland Environmental Protection Act 1994) should be addressed. Methods proposed for preventing, recording, containing and remediating any contaminated land should be outlined.
Intentions should be stated concerning the classification (in terms of the Queensland Contaminated Land Register) of land contamination on the land, processing plant site and product storage areas after proposal completion.
If the results of the preliminary site investigation indicate potential or actual contamination, a detailed site investigation progressively managed in accordance with the stages outlined in Appendix 5 of the Draft Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Contaminated Land in Queensland should be undertaken.
3.1.2.7 Landscape and Visual Amenity
Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures
Describe the potential impacts of the project landscape character of the site and the surrounding area. Particular mention should be made of any changes to the broad-scale topography and vegetation character of the area.
This section should analyse and briefly discuss the visual impact of the proposal on particular panoramas and outlooks. It should be written in terms of the extent and significance of the changed skyline as viewed from places of residence, work, and recreation, from road, cycle and walkways, from the air and other known vantage points.
Detail should be provided of all management options and measures to be implemented and how these will avoid or mitigate the identified impacts.
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3.2 Climate This section should describe the rainfall patterns (including magnitude and seasonal variability of rainfall) within the region of the proposal. The vulnerability of the area to natural hazards such as floods should also be addressed with particular reference to water management at the proposal site. Reference must be made to any studies undertaken in relation to flooding vulnerability and discussed in more detail in the subsequent section 3.3.2.2. The relative frequency, magnitude and risk of these events should be considered.
3.3 Water Resources
3.3.1 Description of Environmental Values
3.3.1.1 Surface Water and Waterways A description should be given of the surface watercourses and their quality and quantity within the Nerang River catchment. Details provided should include a description of existing and projected surface drainage patterns, flows in major streams (including downstream of the spillway) and wetlands.
Also provide details of the likelihood of flooding, history of flooding including extent, levels and frequency, and a description of present and potential water uses downstream of the areas affected by the proposal. Flood studies should include a range of annual exceedance probabilities for affected waterways, where data permits.
An assessment is required of existing water quality in the impoundment and waterways and wetlands likely to be affected by the proposal. The basis for this assessment should be a monitoring program, with sampling stations located upstream and downstream of the proposal. Complementary stream-flow data should also be obtained from historical records (if available) to aid in interpretation.
The water quality should be described, including records of blue-green algal blooms, seasonal or other variations or variations with flow where applicable. A relevant range of physical, chemical and biological parameters should be measured to gauge the environmental harm on any affected creek or wetland system.
A description of the environmental values of the surface waterways of the affected area (upstream, within and downstream of the dam) should be provided in terms of:
values identified in the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1997 and ANZECC 2000;
sustainability, including both quality and quantity;
physical integrity, fluvial processes and morphology of watercourses, including riparian zone vegetation and form;
any Water Resource Plans (including reference to Environmental Flow Objectives outlined in the Water Resource (Gold Coast) Plan 2006), land and water management plans relevant to the affected catchment;
passage opportunities for fish upstream and downstream of the impoundment;
fish habitat;
recreational and commercial fisheries;
any estuarine/marine features in the region that may be affected by the change in the flow regime. For example, sediment supply to the coast, extent and significance of estuarine areas, etc.;
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environmental values and Water Quality Objectives for the Nerang River upstream and downstream of the dam; and
any values that may be affected by the influx of recycled water.
3.3.1.2 Groundwater
Description of Environmental Values The EIS should review the quality, quantity and significance of groundwater in the proposal area. The possible significance of the Project to groundwater depletion or recharge should be identified.
The review should include a survey of existing groundwater supply facilities (bores, wells, or excavations) within the groundwater area impacted by the Project.
3.3.2 Potential Impacts and Mitigation MeasuresThis section is to assess potential impacts on water resource environmental values identified in the previous section. It will also define and describe the objectives and practical measures for protecting or enhancing water resource environmental values, to describe how nominated quantitative standards and indicators may be achieved, and how the achievement of the objectives will be monitored, audited and managed.
Key water management strategy objectives include:
maintenance of quantity and quality of surface waters to protect existing authorised downstream users and the environment, including compliance with the Water Resource (Gold Coast) Plan 2006 (including maintenance of in-stream biota and the littoral zone); and
minimisation of impacts on flooding levels and frequencies both upstream and downstream of the project.
3.3.2.1 Waterways and Water Quality
Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures The potential impact of the Project on the water quality of the dam and local/downstream waterways including estuarine waters should be indicated.
Water quality characteristics listed should be those appropriate to the downstream and upstream water uses that may be affected. The Australian and New Zealand Environment an Conservation Council (ANZECC, 2000) National Water Quality Management Strategy, Australian Water Quality Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Waters and the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1997 should be used as a reference for evaluating the effects of various levels of contamination.
The potential impacts on water quality within the dam for potable supply as a result of construction activities needs to be addressed and mitigation measures proposed.
The use of a monitoring program to assess the effectiveness of management strategies for protecting water quality during the construction, operation and, if applicable, decommissioning of any temporary structures should be indicated.
The potential environmental harm to the flow and the quality of surface waters, in particular the biota and fisheries of the current impoundment during the construction phase of the Project should be discussed, with particular reference to their suitability for the current and potential downstream uses, including the requirements of any affected riparian area, wetland,
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estuary, littoral zone, and any marine and in-stream biological uses. The impacts of surface water flow on existing infrastructure should be considered. Refer to the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1997 and Water Act 2000.
The environmental flow regime downstream of the dam wall should be reviewed in detail to outline the project’s impacts on reduced flooding and the possible reduction of water quality in the Nerang River. This should occur in the context of the Water Resource Plan (Gold Coast) 2006. proposed methods for ongoing monitoring downstream of the raised dam wall to ensure that environmental flow objectives are appropriate and are maintaining or improving aquatic ecosystem health in the Nerang River should be indicated.
The impacts of storm events on the capacity of waste containment systems (e.g. site bunding/stormwater management) should be addressed with regard to contamination of waterways and with regard to the design of waste containment systems proposed to be utilised by the project.
3.3.2.2 Hydrology and Flooding
Description of Environmental Values Description of the historical and current flow regime including seasonal flow patterns, flood peaks, flow volumes and flow duration at the site and downstream of the site.
Details of current or proposed flow management schemes for the waterways.
Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures The hydrological impacts of the proposal should be assessed, particularly with regard to scouring and erosion.
Flooding extent, exceedances probabilities and areas inundated both upstream and downstream of the project after the dam is modified at various event frequencies should be indicated. Changes to flooding levels and frequencies should be assessed. When flooding levels will be affected, modelling of headwaters upstream of the dam and incremental effects of the dam on downstream flooding should be provided and illustrated with maps. Flooding studies should be undertaken over an appropriate range of rainfall events.
Describe potential changes in flow patterns at the site and downstream of the site including changes in frequency, volumes and duration and changes in flows reaching estuarine waters. These should be compared with current and pre-regulation flows in the system at a meaningful scale.
Comparisons of flood levels or inundation maps between the existing and upgraded structure for similar sized rainfall events should also be indicated.
Assessment of impacts on the flow and the quality of surface waters and effects on ecosystems should include an assessment of the likely effects on mangrove and other estuarine habitats as a result of changes in flooding regimes. It should also include changes in fish passage opportunities across barriers downstream of the proposed works.
Evaluate the impacts of potential water for fishway operational requirements, on the yield of the proposed storage and its viability, and the cost of construction, monitoring, operation and maintenance of a fishway.
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3.3.2.3 Groundwater
Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures The EIS should include an assessment of the potential environmental harm caused by the Project to local groundwater resources, particularly with reference to vegetation clearing, sedimentation and salinity. An assessment of the potential to contaminate groundwater resources and measures to prevent, mitigate and remediate such contamination should be identified.
3.4 Potential Impacts on Matters of National Environmental Significance As discussed, this project is a controlled action under the Commonwealth’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). In this regard, the Commonwealth has accredited the State’s EIS process for the purposes of the Commonwealth’s assessment under Part 8 of the EPBC Act.
When a State EIS process has been accredited, it is necessary for the terms of reference to address potential impacts on the matters of National Environmental Significance (NES) that have been identified in the ‘controlling provisions’ when the project was declared a controlled action. In this case the NES matters are as follows:
Sections 18 and 18A (Listed threatened species and communities).
Care must be taken to identify only the potential impacts from the project itself are described, to the extent that the raising of the dam wall, consequent increased potential impoundment, and altered downstream flooding regime have the potential to affect matters of NES.
The matters of NES to be specifically addressed under the requirements of the EPBC Act are the project’s impacts and mitigation measures relating to, but not limited to, the following species:
BirdsLathamus discolor Swift ParrotRostratula australis Australian Painted Snipe Xanthomyza phrygia Regent Honeyeater
FrogsMixophyes fleayi Fleay's FrogMixophyes iteratus Southern Barred Frog, Giant Barred Frog
MammalsDasyurus maculatus maculatus (SE mainland population)Spot-tailed Quoll, Spotted-tail Quoll, Tiger Quoll (south-eastern mainland population) Petrogale penicillata Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby
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ReptilesCoeranoscincus reticulatus Three-toed Snake-tooth Skink
PlantsArthraxon hispidus Hairy-joint GrassDiploglottis campbellii Small-leaved Tamarind Endiandra floydii Floyd's WalnutEndiandra hayesii Rusty Rose Walnut, Velvet LaurelFloydia praealta Ball Nut, Possum Nut, Big Nut, BeefwoodHicksbeachia pinnatifolia Monkey Nut, Bopple Nut, Red Bopple, Red Bopple Nut, Red Nut, Beef Nut, Red Apple Nut, Red Boppel Nut, Ivory Silky Oak Macadamia integrifolia Macadamia Nut, Queensland Nut, Smooth-shelled Macadamia, Bush Nut, Nut Oak Owenia cepiodora Onionwood, Bog Onion, Onion CedarPlectranthus nitidus Syzygium hodgkinsoniae Smooth-bark Rose Apple, Red Lilly Pilly Westringia rupicola
A stand-alone report addressing the matters of NES should be provided as an appendix to the EIS (see Appendix 8.3) that exclusively and fully addresses the issues relevant to the controlling provisions. This stand alone section should include the following:
A Description of the Affected Environment Relevant to the Matters Protected It is important that the current status of the matters protected under the EPBC Act be described in sufficient detail, to inform the analysis of the Project’s impact on these matters.
For listed threatened species, the description of the environment should include:
the species’ current distribution;
relevant information about the ecology of the species (habitat, feeding and breeding behaviour etc);
information about any populations of the species or habitat for the species in the area affected by the proposed action;
current pressures on the species, especially those in the area to be affected by the proposal; and
relevant controls or planning regimes already in place.
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Assessment of Relevant Impacts and Mitigation Measures In this section, the impacts and potential impacts on the matters protected should be described, and the possible mitigation measures for each impact need to be analysed. If alternative ways of taking the action have been identified, the relative impacts of these alternatives should also be considered.
When effective mitigation measures are not available, the discussion should be broadened to include compensatory measures to offset unavoidable impacts.
The identification of impacts to the matters protected should address all relevant impacts, and provide sufficient justification for all conclusions reached on specific impacts.
In some cases impacts may be relevant to more than one matter protected. For example when the species is listed as both a migratory and threatened species under the EPBC Act. In such cases the impacts may be addressed together, clearly stating the relevance of the impact to the different matters protected.
Potential Significant Impacts on Matters of National Environmental Significance (NES) The following potential impacts may need to be addressed in the EIS. The impacts are provided as a guide for specific matters of NES. Not all of these headings will apply to all proposals.
Impact on a listed threatened species Potential impacts vary depending on whether the species is extinct in the wild, endangered or vulnerable but are generally as follows:
lead to long term decrease in the size of a population;
reduce the area of occupancy of the species;
fragment an existing population into two or more populations;
adversely affect habitat critical to the survival of the species;
disrupt the breeding cycle of a population;
modify, destroy, remove, isolate or decrease the availability or quality of habitat to the extent that the species is likely to decline;
result in invasive species that are harmful to the species becoming established;
introduce disease that may cause the species to decline;
interfere with the recovery of the species or ecological community; or
consistent with any recovery plan.
3.5 Terrestrial Flora This section should detail the existing terrestrial flora and vegetation values of the Project area in terms of:
integrity of ecological processes, including habitats of rare and threatened species;
biological diversity, including habitats of rare and threatened species;
integrity of landscapes and places including wilderness and similar natural places;
threatened terrestrial ecosystems;
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the existence of important local and regional weed species should also be identified. The EIS should identify any actions of the Project which would require an authority or be assessable development for the purposes of the Nature Conservation Act 1992 and Vegetation Management Act 1999.
The flora communities should be described, in particular those that are rare or threatened, in environmentally sensitive localities, including riparian zones, littoral zones, rainforest remnants, old growth indigenous forests and wilderness areas. The description should include species lists.
Reference should be made to both State and Commonwealth legislation and policies on threatened species and ecological communities, Ramsar wetlands and World Heritage areas.
All surveys undertaken should be in accordance with best practice advice from the EPA and should include consideration of seasonality, potential for occurrence of significant species, rarity of species and the sensitivity of the species to disturbance.
This section should also identify all likely direct environmental harm on flora and vegetation communities.
3.5.1 Description of Environmental ValuesThe terrestrial vegetation communities within the Project area should be described at an appropriate scale (i.e. 1:10,000) with mapping produced from aerial photographs and ground-truthing, showing the following:
Location and extent of vegetation types using the EPA’s regional ecosystem type descriptions in accordance with the Regional Ecosystem Description Database (REDD) available at the EPA website.
Location of species listed as Protected Plants under the Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 1994 and subsequent amendments.
Sensitive or important vegetation types should be highlighted and their value as habitat for fauna and conservation of specific rare floral and faunal assemblages or community types identified.
Details of any riparian and rainforest vegetation, and their value for fauna habitat (including aquatic communities), and conservation of specific rare floral and faunal assemblages or community types, from both a local and regional perspective, should be provided. This should include extent and width of riparian vegetation. Any special landscape values of any natural vegetation communities should be described.
Conduct targeted surveys for legislatively or otherwise significant flora species listed under State and Commonwealth legislation within areas to be permanently and periodically inundated. Flora surveys should be undertaken within each defined vegetation community to be affected by the project and methodology should be discussed with the EPA, the following should be used as a guide:
site data should be recorded in a form compatible with the Queensland Herbarium CORVEG database. Vegetation mapping and data should be submitted to the Queensland Herbarium to assist the updating of the CORVEG database;
information should be recorded for community structure, assemblage and diversity;
a complete list of plant species present at each site should be recorded;
the relative abundance of plant species present should be recorded;
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any plant species of conservation, cultural, commercial or recreational significance should be identified; and
specimens of species listed as protected plants under the Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 1994, other than common species, are to be submitted to the Queensland Herbarium for identification and entry into the HERBRECS database.
Methodologies used for flora surveys should be specified in an appendix to the EIS. Any existing information should be revised and comments provided on whether the areas are degraded, cleared or affected in ways that would affect their environmental value.
The occurrence of pest plants (weeds), particularly declared plants under the Land Protection (Land and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 should be shown on a map at an appropriate scale.
3.5.2 Potential Impacts and Mitigation MeasuresThis section should identify all foreseen direct effects on terrestrial flora and the potential level of environmental impact identified. Action plans for protecting rare or threatened species and vegetation types identified as having high conservation value should be described, and any obligations imposed by State or Commonwealth biodiversity protection legislation or policy should be indicated.
With regard to the Project area this section should include:
Identify necessary permits/authorities required by the Project including clearing permits under the Vegetation Management Act 1999.
Development of mitigation plans to address anticipated impacts arising from land clearing and temporary inundation should be outlined. This can include identification of suitable areas for offsets (in consultation with GCCC and NRW if required by relevant legislation and policy) to compensate vegetation loss. A description of offsets or principles of selection, securing and retaining of offsets should be indicated.
Plans to support and allow for the maintenance or enhancement of habitat and corridor functions in the area should also be outlined.
Where required, outline rehabilitation strategies for any compensatory habitat areas and provisions for protecting such areas. As indicated in section 3.1.2.3, a rehabilitation management strategy is to be included in the construction EMP.
Within the strategy, describe the methods to ensure rapid rehabilitation of disturbed areas following construction including the species chosen for revegetation which should be consistent with the surrounding associations. Include details of any post construction monitoring programs and what benchmarks will be used for review of monitoring.
Identify the ability of identified stands of vegetation to withstand any increased pressure resulting from the Project. In relation to periodic inundation events the EIS should briefly discuss the likelihood of long-term impacts, such as dieback occurring.
The future use (such as erosion control or habitat) or method of disposal of cleared vegetation should be detailed.
Inclusion of a weed management plan in the EMP is advised. The weed management plan should be developed in consultation with local government environmental officers, to cover construction, rehabilitation and operation periods.
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Describe methods of minimising the potential for the introduction and/or spread of weeds, including:
– Identification of the origin of construction materials, machinery and equipment. – The need for vehicle and machinery washdown and any other hygiene protocols. – Staff/operator education programs.
3.6 Terrestrial Fauna The terrestrial and riparian fauna occurring in the areas affected by the Project should be described, noting the broad distribution patterns in relation to vegetation, topography and substrate. Wildlife corridors and habitat along the proposed route should be identified and mapped.
Detail should be provided on the existing nature conservation values of the Project area in terms of:
integrity of ecological processes, including habitats of rare and threatened species; and
biological diversity, including habitats of rare and threatened species.
The EIS should identify any actions of the Project that require an authority under the NatureConservation Act 1992. The description should indicate and map any areas of state or regional significance identified in an approved Biodiversity Planning Assessment (BPA) produced by the EPA and any areas of local significance identified in the GCCC’s LNCS.
Reference to policies on threatened species and ecological communities including any species protected under bilateral agreements between Australia and Japan (JAMBA) and between Australia and China (CAMBA) should also be included.
As with terrestrial flora, all surveys undertaken should be in accordance with best practice advice from the EPA and should include consideration of seasonality, potential for occurrence of significant species, rarity of species and the sensitivity of the species to disturbance.
This section should also discuss all likely direct environmental harm on fauna communities in terrestrial environments in sensitive areas in the project area.
3.6.1 Description of Environmental ValuesThe terrestrial, and riparian fauna occurring in the areas affected by the proposal should be described, noting the broad distribution patterns in relation to vegetation, topography and substrate. The description of the fauna present or likely to be present in the inundation area should include:
species diversity (i.e. a species list) and abundance of animals, including amphibians, birds, reptiles, mammals and bats;
any species that are poorly known but suspected of being rare or threatened;
habitat requirements and sensitivity to changes; including movement corridors and barriers to movement;
the existence of feral or exotic animals;
existence of any rare, threatened or otherwise noteworthy species/communities in the study area, including identification of range, habitat, breeding, recruitment, feeding and
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movement requirements, and current level of protection (e.g. any requirements of protected area management plans);
use of the area by avian and terrestrial fauna;
identify Glossy Black Cockatoo feeding tree locations, and provide measures to retain these trees where possible;
habitat for priority or endangered, vulnerable or rare taxa as identified by the EPA’s Biodiversity Planning Assessments;
essential habitat for endangered, vulnerable or rare fauna as identified in the Department of Natural Resources and Water’s regional ecosystem maps.
Surveys should be conducted at the appropriate time of day and year when the species are known to be present on the site, so that identification and location of these species is optimal.
The EIS should indicate how well any affected populations are represented and protected elsewhere in the subregion where the Project occurs.
Site data should be recorded in a format compatible with EPA WildNet databases.
3.6.2 Potential Impacts and Mitigation MeasuresThis section should identify all foreseen direct effects on terrestrial fauna including any obligations imposed by the State. Strategies for protecting rare or threatened species should be described, and any obligations imposed by State or Commonwealth endangered species legislation or policy should be outlined.
Impacts during construction and operation of the Project should be assessed. Short term and long term durations should be considered. Measures to mitigate the impact on habitat or the inhibition of normal movement, propagation or feeding patterns, and change to food chains should be described. Any provision for buffer zones and movement corridors should be indicated.
Identify any impact the proposal may have on terrestrial fauna, relevant wildlife habitat and other fauna conservation values.
Identify suitable areas for compensatory habitat (in consultation with Gold Coast City Council, EPA and NRW) that will maintain/enhance wildlife habitat and bioregional and local corridor functions in the area.
Development of mitigation strategies to provide information on the following should be investigated:
– Construction activities that will minimise fauna, including reptiles, becoming trapped or harmed,
– use of cleared vegetation for ground-level habitat; – provision of fauna spotter during clearing activities; – detail of measures proposed to minimise wildlife capture and mortality during
construction; and if accidental injuries should occur the methodologies to assess and handle injuries;
– fauna management actions for quarry sites; and – removal/retention of identified nesting trees/locations and provision of nest hollows.
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Details of the proposed fauna management and mitigation strategies discussed above should be included in the EMP.
The method of minimising the introduction/ongoing management of feral animals, and other exotic fauna should be described.
3.7 Aquatic Biology
3.7.1 Description of Environmental Values This section should outline aquatic values affected by the proposal, noting the patterns and distribution in the dam impoundment, waterways and downstream associated freshwater andestuarine environments. The description of the aquatic fauna and flora present or likely to be present in the area should include:
fish species, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans and aquatic invertebrates occurring in the waterways within the affected area, and downstream estuarine environment;
any rare or threatened marine species in downstream environments;
a description of fish habitat at representative sites upstream of the proposed impoundment, within the impounded area and downstream as far as the effect of the dam/weir will extend. This should include features such as distribution of pool and riffle formations: presence of snags; presence of overhanging vegetation; presence of aquatic macrophytes; sediment type; river profile (bank width and depth); presence of sand and gravel bars; and water quality.
a description of fish and crustacean species (recreational, commercial and other) at representative sites upstream of the proposed impoundment, within the impounded area and downstream as far as the effect of the dam/weir will extend. This should include distribution, diversity, some population descriptors (eg. size classes / length frequency) and relative abundance. Historical information (eg. former distribution, diversities etc.should be included where available. Comparison between the main Nerang River and a control (tributary) fish community may be valid.
discussion of fish habitat requirements and usage at the site and up and downstream of the site, including life cycle, seasonal or flow related variations in those requirements
fish movement requirements through the site (upstream and downstream) need to be determined. Flow, seasonal and temperature related movement should be identified.
a description of recreational and commercial fisheries at the site and up and downstream of the site including impoundment, riverine, estuarine and near coastal fisheries
aquatic invertebrates occurring in the waterways within the Project area;
identification of the sensitivity of fish habitats to disturbance, including potential disturbances and changes resulting from the proposed works, e.g. changes in water quality (including in regard to changes in water level and flow regimes);
aquatic plants;
aquatic and benthic substrate;
habitat downstream of the project or potentially impacted due to changes in flooding regimes on associated lacustrine and marine environments; and
identification of any critical migration/breeding requirements for native aquatic species.
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Discuss the requirement or otherwise for a fishway to be constructed as part of the project and the process for determining with DPI&F if a Waterway Barrier Works Approval is required.
Discussions with DPI&F on the appropriate methodology for aquatic studies to determine the requirement for a fish way should occur prior to aquatic surveys being completed.
3.7.2 Potential Impacts and Mitigation MeasuresDetail strategies for protecting the Moreton Bay Marine Park and Ramsar Wetland as a result of changes in downstream flooding regimes.
Any rare or threatened species should be described, and any obligations imposed by State or Commonwealth legislation or policy or international treaty obligations (i.e. JAMBA, CAMBA) should be outlined. Emphasis should be given to potential environmental harm to downstream benthic and intertidal communities, seagrass beds and mangroves.
Determine the potential impacts of the proposal on fish habitat at the site and up and downstream of the site as far as the effect of the dam will extend, including impacts on features such as: riparian vegetation; aquatic flora; distribution of pool and riffle environments; water quality; estuarine and near coastal fish habitat (including mangrove, and seagrass communities etc); instream and bank (freshwater and estuarine) profiles; floodplain habitat (such as wetlands, waterbodies) etc.
Determine the potential for the introduction of or facilitation of exotic, non-indigenous and noxious plants or exotic or non-indigenous or noxious aquatic fauna (including fish and crustaceans) through the construction and operation of the proposed structure.
Determine the potential impacts of the proposal on aquatic faunal communities (including fish) at the site and up and downstream of the site as far as the effect of the dam will extend (including estuarine and near coastal aquatic communities). These should include: downstream passage opportunities across the dam and passage opportunities along the Nerang River to the base of the dam.
Indicate effects of changes to flow regime downstream, including the effect of changes in water quality, salinity, habitat structure and flora.
Determine effects of increased level in the impoundment and projected variations in the level of the impoundment on aquatic fauna, particularly in creeks flowing into the impoundment.
Discussion of the sensitivity of fish habitat at the site and up and downstream of the site to disturbance, including potential disturbances and changes resulting from the proposed works (e.g. in water quality, flow regimes, water levels, proposed land use).
Determine the potential impacts on commercial and recreational fisheries, addressing issues such as access, changes to stocks (species, population numbers and structure, recruitment to fishery), and any potential for fish kills and mitigation strategies. Consultation with relevant local groups such as the Hinze Dam Fish Management Advisory Committee should be undertaken.
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3.8 Cultural Heritage
3.8.1 Description of Environmental Values This section should describe the existing cultural heritage values that may be affected by the Project activities. Acknowledgement that a Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) will be developed by the project should be indicated.
A cultural heritage study will be required and will describe indigenous and non-indigenous cultural heritage sites and places, and their values. The study must be conducted by an appropriately qualified cultural heritage practitioner and must include the following:
liaison with the Aboriginal party/ies for the area concerning:
– places of significance to that community (including archaeological sites, natural sites, story sites etc;
– appropriate community involvement in field surveys; any requirements by the Aboriginal party/ies relating to confidentiality of site data must be highlighted. Non-indigenous communities may also have relevant information;
a a comprehensive cultural heritage survey or study of the area involving the Aboriginal party/ies for the area;
significant assessment by the Aboriginal party/ies of any cultural heritage sites/places located;
the impact of the proposed development on cultural heritage values;
a report of work done which includes background research, relevant environmental data and methodology, as well as results of field surveys, significance assessment and recommendations; and
the involvement of the Aboriginal party/ies is required under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 when undertaking the cultural heritage survey/study in order to meet the cultural heritage duty of care
3.8.2 Potential Impacts and Mitigation MeasuresThis section defines and describes the objectives and practical measures for protecting or enhancing cultural heritage environmental values, describes how nominated quantitative standards and indicators may be achieved for cultural heritage management, and how the achievement of the objectives will be monitored, audited and managed.
3.8.2.1 Cultural Heritage Management Plan (Part 7, Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003)
It is a requirement of the project that a Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) be developed and approved under Part 7 of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 which sets out the way in which harm to Aboriginal cultural heritage will be avoided or to the extent it cannot be avoided will be minimised.
The environmental harm to cultural heritage values in the vicinity of the project should be managed under a CHMP developed specifically for the project. The CHMP will provide a process for the management of cultural heritage places both identified and sub-surface at the project sites. It is usual practice for the CHMP to be based on information contained in archaeological reports. The CHMP should address and include the following:
a process for including the Aboriginal party for the area in the assessment, protection and management of their cultural heritage;
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processes for mitigation, management and protection of identified cultural heritage places and material in the Project area, including associated infrastructure developments;
cultural awareness training or programs for project staff;
a conflict resolution process; and
any other matters agreed with the Aboriginal party for the area. The development of the CHMP must be negotiated directly with the Aboriginal party for the area. The Department of Natural Resources and Water can provide further advice on this process and gazetted CHMP guidelines.
The EIS should note that cultural heritage artefacts removed from the area are the property of the Aboriginal party for the area.
3.9 Air Environment
3.9.1 Description of Environmental ValuesThis section should describe the existing air environment, which may be affected by the proposal in the context of environmental values as defined by the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and Environmental Protection (Air) Policy. It should also describe air quality goals contained in the National Environment Protection Measure (NEPM) Ambient Air Quality 1998.
Ambient air quality conditions in terms of particulate matter should be described for any sensitive sites (residences) in proximity to the dam and associated infrastructure development areas, including any baseline monitoring results.
3.9.2 Potential Impacts and Mitigation MeasuresThe following air quality issues should be considered:
Impacts of dust generation from construction activities, especially from blasting activities associated with quarries and in close proximity to residences;
Identification of climatic patterns that could affect dust generation and movement;
Predicted changes to existing air quality at sensitive receptors and dust generation during construction;
List potential are quality impacts from vehicle emissions and any other sources; and
Propose any amelioration or mitigation measures for each identified impact relating to dust generation, vehicle and equipment emissions and gaseous emissions.
3.10 Greenhouse Gas Impacts This section of the EIS should:
provide an inventory of projected annual emissions during construction for each relevant greenhouse gas, with total emissions expressed in ‘CO2 equivalent’ terms;
briefly describe method(s) by which estimates were made.
The Australian Greenhouse Office Factors and Methods Workbook (available via the internet) can be used as a reference source for emission estimates and supplemented by other sources where practicable and appropriate.
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An assessment of the type and volume of greenhouse gases emitted by the Project during construction and operation and the measures taken to reduce emissions in line with national and state abatement policies and guidelines should be provided.
3.11 Climate Change Adaptation Climate change, through alterations to weather patterns and rising sea level, has the potential to impact in the future on developments designed now. Most developments involve the transfer to, or use by, a proponent of a community resource in one form or another, such as the granting of a non-renewable resource or the approval to discharge pollutants to air, water or land.
Therefore, it is important that the project design be adaptive to climate change so that community resources are not depreciated by projects that would be abandoned or require costly modification before their potential to provide a full return to the community is realised.
Consequently, the EIS should provide an assessment of the project’s vulnerabilities to climate change and describe possible adaptation strategies for the activity including:
a risk assessment of how changing patterns of rainfall and hydrology, temperature and extreme weather may affect the viability and environmental management of the project;
the impacts of storm events and climate change on the capacity of waste containment systems (e.g. site bunding/stormwater management) should be addressed with regard to contamination of waterways and with regard to the design of waste containment systems proposed to be utilised by the project;
preferred and alternative adaptation strategies to be implemented; and
commitments to undertaking, where practicable, a cooperative approach with government, other industry and other sectors to address adaptation to climate change.
It is recognised that predictions of climate change and its effects have inherent uncertainties, and that a balance must be found between the costs of preparing for climate change and the uncertainty of outcomes. However, proponents should use their best efforts to incorporate adaptation to climate change in their EIS and project design.
3.12 Noise and Vibration
3.12.1 Description of Environmental ValuesThis section describes the existing environment values that may be affected by noise and vibration from the proposal.
The identification of potential noise sources from the conduct of the project are to be identified. Project activities, especially in regards to quarry operation could adversely impact on noise and vibration at proximal sensitive receptors and baseline monitoring should be undertaken at a selection of sensitive sites potentially affected by the proposal. Noise sensitive places are defined in the Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 1997. The locations of sensitive sites should be identified on a map at a suitable scale. The results of any baseline monitoring of noise and vibration in the proposed vicinity of the proposal should be described.
Comment should be provided on any current activities near the proposal area that may cause a background level of ground vibration (for example: major roads, quarrying activities, etc.).
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3.12.2 Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures The potential environmental harm of noise at all potentially sensitive places, in particular any places of work or residence, should be quantified and compared with objectives, standards to be achieved and measurable indicators. This should also include environmental harm on terrestrial animals.
Proposals to minimise or eliminate these effects should be provided, including details of any screening, lining, enclosing or mounding of construction sites, or timing schedules for construction that would minimise environmental harm and environmental nuisance from noise and vibration.
Community consultation procedures to be employed to notify residents of blasting events should be detailed.
Assessment should be made of the potential emission of low-frequency noise (noise with components below 200Hz) from major construction equipment. If necessary, measures should be described for reducing the intensity of these components.
A discussion should be supplied on blasting which might cause ground vibration or fly rock on, or adjacent to, the site. The magnitude, duration and frequency of any vibration should be indicated.
Measures to prevent or minimise environmental nuisance and harm should be identified.
Assessment should be made of the potential impacts (including compliance with relevant legislation) of blasting required, including potential buffers to minimise or eliminate these effects. Blasting noise and vibration limits are provided in section 61 of the Environmental Protection Regulation 1998. Reference should also be made to the EPA Guideline: Noise and Vibration from Blasting.
3.13 Hazard, Risk and Safety
3.13.1 Hazard AnalysisThis section of the EIS should describe the potential hazards and risks that may be associated with the Project. A preliminary hazard analysis should be conducted for the Project.
The preliminary hazard analysis should incorporate possible hazards, accidents, and abnormal events that may arise for the Project, both during construction and in operation, including:
Vulnerability of the Project area to flooding, bushfire, and landslip.
Seismic stability of the Project area.
Identification of all hazardous substance to be used, stored, processed or produced and the rate of usage.
Accidental release of hazardous goods or other materials.
Security of equipment and materials stored at the project site and identification of ramifications for e.g. public safety should security be breached.
Explosions and fires associated with incidents arising from the Project activities.
Work injuries.
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The effects of predictable climatic extremes (droughts, floods) upon the structural integrity of the containing wall, causing Dam wall overfilling and failure.
An outline of the public liability of the Council and/or State for private infrastructure and visitors on public land.
Indication of cumulative risk levels to surrounding land uses.
Any potential incremental hazards that may arise from the project that accounts for the augmentation of an existing structure.
Possible frequency of potential hazards, accidents, spillages and abnormal events occurring during all stages of the Project should be indicated.
3.13.2 Risk AssessmentA preliminary risk assessment for all components of the Project (including, but not limited to, dam wall, quarries, clearing, downstream flooding) shall be undertaken as part of the EIS process in accordance with appropriate parts of ANCOLD and Queensland Dam Safety Regulator guidelines and AS/NZS Risk Management Standard 4360:1999. While it is anticipated that risk assessment will mainly be undertaken as part of the dam design process, where risk criteria/processes are not defined in recognised guidelines, a preliminary risk assessment may need to be included in the EIS.
Discussion of project delivery risk should be indicated, including failure to deliver the required outcome or for the project to deliver future supply requirements.
The EIS should deal comprehensively with on-site risks. External risks to the Project should also be considered. External risks from natural hazards could be determined on the basis of AS/NZS Risk Management Standard 4360:1999. The EIS should indicate that the project will comply with relevant risk assessment and management guidelines.
The study should assess risks during the construction, decommissioning of temporary construction works and operational phases associated with the Project. These risks should be assessed in quantitative terms where possible.
Analysis of the consequences of each of the events identified in Section 3.13.1 Hazard Analysis on safety and environmental damage in the Project area should be conducted, including:
Injuries, illness and death to workers and to the public.
Direct harm to the environment as a result of project hazards.
The analysis should examine the likelihood of these consequences being experienced, both individually and collectively. Quantitative levels of risks and risk contours should be presented from the above analysis.
Details should be provided on the safeguards that would be employed or installed to reduce the likelihood and severity of hazards, consequences and risks to persons, fauna and environmentally sensitive sites within and adjacent to the Project area. The information should include the reduced level of risk that would be experienced with these safeguards in place.
A comparison of assessed and mitigated risks with acceptable risk criteria for land uses adjacent to the Project area should be presented.
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3.14 Emergency Management Plan An outline of the proposed emergency management procedures is to be provided for the range of situations identified in the above risk assessment as providing measurable risks. An Emergency Management Plan is to be developed in consultation with the relevant emergency services and included in the Environmental Management Plan.
The following should be presented in the Plan:
contingency plans to deal with hydrocarbon (e.g. diesel, lubricating oils) oil spills during construction;
contingency plans to account for natural disasters such as storms, floods and fires during the construction, operation and maintenance phases;
plans for involvement of the relevant State agencies (such as the Queensland Ambulance Service) in relation to emergency medical response and transport;
plan to ensure access for emergency services vehicle/s to and into the site; and
first aid matters.
3.15 Waste Management Having regard for best practice waste management strategies, the Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Policy 2000 (EPP Waste) and the Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation 2000 (EPR Waste), the proposals for waste avoidance, reuse, recycling, treatment and disposal should be described.
This section should discuss waste management strategies, including reduction, reuse, recycling, storage, transport and disposal of waste, including measures to minimise attraction of vermin, insects and pests.
This section should assess the potential impact of all wastes to be generated during construction and operation and provide details of each waste in terms of:
operational handling and fate of all wastes including storage;
on-site treatment methods proposed for the wastes;
methods of disposal (including the need to transport wastes off-site for disposal) proposed to be used for any trade wastes, liquid wastes and solid wastes;
the potential level of impact on environmental values;
measures to ensure stability of the waste storage areas and impoundments;
methods to prevent, seepage and contamination of groundwater from stockpiles and/or storage areas and impoundments; and
market demand for recyclable waste (where appropriate).
The EIS should address waste minimisation techniques and processes proposed and the market demand for recyclable waste (where appropriate).
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3.16 Transport and Roads
3.16.1 Transport Methods and RoutesThe EIS should describe the existing road network and intersections of the surrounding region specifying current traffic volumes, including, but not limited to, the Gold Coast-Springbrook, Nerang-Murwillumbah and Nerang-Beaudesert road networks.
The EIS should also describe and assess the stability and durability of existing bridges/culverts and embankments.
The EIS should discuss transport methods and routes for delivering construction and operational equipment and materials, other necessary goods and consumables and workforce transportation. Information should include:
The likely impacts and mitigation strategies of increased traffic on local and regional road networks (with appropriate directional distributions), with reference to:
– Traffic volume. – Vehicle size and types, including heavy vehicle access. – Usage rates. – Road safety issues, including safe access to construction sites and the potential
impacts of dust (e.g. consideration of the need for turning lanes, improved sight lines, waiting areas, off-road parking locations).
– Reduced efficiency of traffic flows or intersections along key routes, especially during construction.
– Additional wear/reduced life of pavements requiring additional or accelerated rehabilitation and maintenance if any.
– The proposed traffic management arrangements and plans, especially within rural residential areas and steps to be taken to prevent public access to construction access ways not provided on public roads.
– Site depot location and access. – Construction traffic on local road networks, daily movement patterns and emergency
access, especially in rural residential areas. – Methods to be adopted to avoid obstruction to other road users during construction.
The impacts of construction with regard to seasonal considerations such as potential for road impacts during wet weather.
Findings of studies and assessments should be incorporated into a road management strategy including Transport and Traffic Management Plans.
The EIS should detail any proposals to provide centralised staff transport to site and include the provision that relevant authorities such as the Queensland Police Service will be advised in advance and included in consultation on staff transit methods and procedures.
Reference should be made to any relationship between Project road works and works proposed in the current Road Implementation Program(s) of MR. Road infrastructure impacts should be described and assessed according to MR’s Guidelines for Assessment of Road Impacts of Development (2006). Reference should be made to other MR planning documents.
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The EIS should describe the existing public transport network, including school bus services, and discuss the likely impacts and mitigation strategies of increased traffic on the safe provision of school bus services in the project area.
An analysis of impacts on traffic, road networks and road users and suggested mitigation strategies if construction activities and quarrying needs to be undertaken offsite should be indicated.
3.16.2 Road Relocations: Potential Impacts and Mitigation MeasuresAssessment of impacts for the entire area impacted by the Project should identify the following:
The likely impacts and mitigation strategies of new roads or road realignments that are required as a result of the Project, including impacts on all stakeholders along the routes.
Within this section the following should be identified:
– Road realignment requirements, clearly indicated on maps with existing infrastructure and planned realignments indicated;
– Associated land requirements; – An assessment of the potential to isolate communities (such as Springbrook); – An assessment of the potential to disrupt community access to any health, education or
government services, and any relevant facilities such as shops, churches, clubs as a result of the realignments.
4. Socio-Economic Environment
4.1 Social values This section describes the existing social values that may be affected by the proposal.
Description of Environmental Values The social amenity and use of the proposal area for recreational, fishing, sporting, educational or residential purposes should be described. Consideration should be given to:
community infrastructure and services, access and mobility;
population and demographics of the affected community;
local community values, vitality and lifestyles;
recreational, cultural, leisure and sporting facilities and activities in relation to the affected area;
local businesses in relation to the affected area, including the kiosk and Cedar Lake Country Resort;
sports clubs, groups and community facilities in the area;
current property values; and
number of properties and owners directly affected by the project.
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Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures The social impact assessment of the project should consider the information gathered in the community consultation program and the analysis of the existing socio-economic environment, and describe the project’s impact, both beneficial and adverse, on the local community. The impacts of the project on local residents, community services and recreational activities are to be analysed and briefly discussed. The nature and extent of the community consultation program are to be described and a summary of the results incorporated in the EIS.
The EIS should address the following matters:
Community
An assessment of impacts on local residents, current land uses and existing lifestyles and enterprises.
An assessment of the inundation of existing community and recreational facilities during construction and discussion on the relocation/re-establishment of recreational and sporting facilities and any community requirements identified during the community consultation process.
Workforce
The EIS should address impacts of both construction and operational workforces and associated contractors on housing demand, community services and community cohesion. The capability of the existing housing stock, including rental accommodation, to meet any additional demands created by the project is to be identified.
Flood Mitigation
An assessment of downstream flooding on residential, commercial and community facilities, and anticipated reduction in flooding potential and associated reduction in flood damage costs.
For the construction and operational phases of the development, describe the effects of the proposal on local residents, including flooding, land acquisition and road relocation issues and property valuation and marketability, community services and recreational activities.
For identified impacts to social values, suggest mitigation and enhancement strategies and facilitate initial negotiations towards acceptance of these strategies. Practical monitoring regimes should also be recommended.
Social, economic and cultural values are not as easily separated as physical and ecological values. Therefore it may be necessary for some material in this section to be cross-referenced within sections 3.8: Cultural Heritage, 4.2: Economy, and 3.13: Hazard, Risk and Safety.
4.2 Economy This section describes the existing economic environment that may be affected by the project.
The economic analysis component of the EIS should consider:
the significance of this Project on the local and regional economic context;
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the anticipated increased supply and reliability of water within the Gold Coast region and flow on effects;
the cost to all levels of government of any additional infrastructure provision;
an outline of the economic flows of the project expenditure on the regional and state economies;
any negative economic impact on affected local individuals or businesses from the construction of the project;
any negative economic impact on the project viability due to the cost of the long-term provision of fish passage. Where fish passage is a requirement, it will be for the life of the structure of the dam (as opposed to the commercial life of the dam); and
the use by the project of locally sourced goods and services as described in the Department of State Development Local Industry Policy.
4.3 Employment and training This section should provide details on the employment requirements and skills base of the required workforce for both the construction and operations phases of the project. The report should also describe the deployment strategies proposed for the workforce over the construction period.
Information should be provided on the accommodation requirements for the workforce, (if any), and if applicable, of their family members.
In particular, with regards to anticipated workforce impacts, the following should be addressed:
estimates should be provided of: a) construction workforce - i.e. the number of workers to be employed on-site during the
construction activities, including the number of sub-contractors and an outline of the recruitment schedule and policies for the recruitment of workers
b) operational phase workforce - i.e. the number of any additional workers to be employed on-site during operational activities.
If camp sites are to be used to accommodate the workforce, provide details on the number, location (shown on a map), proximity to the construction site and typical facilities for these sites. Information should include data relating to facilities for:
– Food preparation and storage; – ablution facilities; – vector and vermin control; – fire safety; – indoor air quality; and – dust and noise control in relation to proximity of camp site to the construction area.
If applicable, outline local government approvals required for establishment and operation of such camps.
On the matter of workforce training, the EIS should describe the project’s relation and use of strategies responding to Government Policy relating to:
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The level of training provided for construction contracts on Queensland Government building and construction contracts - The State Government Building and Construction Contracts Structured Training Policy (the 10% Policy).
Indigenous employment opportunities - Indigenous Employment Policy for Queensland Government Building and Civil Construction Projects (the 20% Policy).
5. Environmental Management Plan
An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) should be provided detailing the measures to be adopted to address identified impacts during the construction, operation and maintenance phases of the Project. The EMP should detail:
Environmental element – the environmental aspect requiring management consideration.
Potential impacts – potential impacts identified in the EIS.
Performance objective – the target or strategy to be achieved through management.
Management actions – the actions to be undertaken to achieve the performance objective, including any necessary approvals, applications and consultation.
Performance indicators – criteria against which the implementation of the actions and the level of achievement of the performance objectives will be measured.
Monitoring – process of measuring actual performances.
Responsibility – assign responsibility for carrying out each action to a relevant person/organisation.
Reporting – the process and responsibility for reporting monitoring results.
Corrective action – the action to be implemented in the case of non-compliance and the person/organisation responsible for action.
An EMP should commit to manage, enhance or protect identified environmental values. The commitments should contain the following components for performance criteria and implementation strategies:
Environmental protection objectives for enhancing or protecting each relevant value.
Indicators to be measured to demonstrate the extent to which the environmental protection objective is achieved.
Environmental protection standards (a numerical target or value for the indicator), which defines the achievement of the objective.
An action program to ensure the environmental protection commitments are achieved and implemented. This will include strategies in relation to: a. Continuous improvement; b. Environmental auditing; c. Monitoring; d. Reporting; e. Staff training; and
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f. A decommissioning program for land proposed to be disturbed under each relevant aspect of the proposal.
6. Conclusions and Recommendations
The EIS should make conclusions and recommendations with respect to the Project, based on the studies presented, the Environmental Management Plans and conformity of the proposal with ESD policy. This should include reference to proponent commitments for the management and operation of the project.
7. References
References should be presented in a consistent and recognised format.
8. Recommended Appendices
Items that should be located in the Appendices should include, but not be limited to, the following:
8.1 Final Terms of Reference for the EIS A copy of the final ToR should be included in the EIS. Where it is intended to bind appendices in a separate volume from the main body of the EIS, the ToR at least should be bound with the main body of the EIS for ease of cross-referencing. A summary, cross-referencing specific items of the ToR to the relevant section of the EIS, should also be provided in the EIS.
8.2 Statutory Permits and Development Approvals A list of all the approvals required by all phases of the project should be presented along with their corresponding regulating legislation and the approving authority.
8.3 Potential Impacts on Matters of National Environmental Significance The EIS should provide a stand-alone report that exclusively and fully addresses the issues relevant to the matters of national environmental significance (NES) that were identified in the ‘controlling provisions’ when the project was declared a controlled action under Part 3, Division 1 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999(Commonwealth).
The report should provide a:
description of proposed action (as it would impact on NES matters);
description of the Affected Environment Relevant to the Controlling Provisions (i.e. describe the features of the environment that are NES matters protected under the EPBC Act); and
assessment of Impacts on NES Matters and Mitigation Measures.
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8.4 Consultation Report A list of advisory agencies should be provided in a summary Consultation Report, which should also list the Commonwealth, State and Local government agencies consulted, and the individuals and groups of stakeholders consulted. A summary of the issues raised by these groups, and the means by which the issues have been addressed, should be provided in the text of the EIS.
The EIS should summarise the results of the community consultation program, providing a summary of the groups and individuals consulted, the issues raised, and the means by which the issues were addressed. The methodology used in the community consultation program, including criteria for identifying stakeholders and the communication methods used should also be indicated.
Information about identifying affected parties (as defined by the EPBC Act) and interested and/or affected persons (as defined by the EP Act) should be included.
8.5 Project Study Team Qualifications and Experience The qualifications and experience of the study team and specialist sub-consultants should be provided.
8.6 Research Reports and Specialist Studies Any projects for researching alternative environmental management strategies or for obtaining any further necessary information should be outlined in an appendix.
All reports generated on specialist studies undertaken as part of the EIS are to be included as appendices. These may include:
– geology; – soil survey and land suitability studies; – contaminated land register findings; – surface water hydrology and quality; – groundwater; – flora and fauna studies; – economic studies; and – hazard and risk studies.
8.7 List of Proponent Commitments Each section of the EIS is to conclude with a set of commitments made by the Proponent relevant to the section’s impacts and mitigation measures.
Additionally, a list of all commitments made by the Proponent in the EIS (in addition to the performance criteria stipulated in the EMP) should be provided along with a reference to the relevant section in the EIS, as an Appendix.
Term
s of
Ref
eren
ce S
ectio
n R
elev
ant E
IS S
ectio
n
1 In
trod
uctio
n D
etai
l the
key
driv
ers
and
reas
on/s
for t
he E
IS, t
he a
udie
nce
who
will
be
revi
ewin
g th
e do
cum
ent,
the
appr
oval
pro
cess
and
legi
slat
ive
cont
ext,
and
stru
ctur
e of
the
docu
men
t. Se
ctio
n 1
1.1
Proj
ect P
ropo
nent
Des
crip
tion
of p
ropo
nent
’s e
xper
ienc
e, q
ualif
icat
ions
and
con
tact
det
ails
S
ectio
n 1.
4
1.2
Proj
ect D
escr
iptio
nB
rief d
escr
iptio
n of
the
proj
ect,
incl
udin
g a
sum
mar
y of
any
maj
or in
frast
ruct
ure
requ
irem
ents
ass
ocia
ted
with
the
proj
ect.
S
ectio
n 1.
2, 3
1.3
Proj
ect o
bjec
tives
and
sco
pe1.
S
tate
the
obje
ctiv
es w
hich
led
to th
e fo
rmul
atio
n of
the
proj
ect a
nd b
rief o
utlin
e of
the
even
ts w
hich
hav
e in
fluen
ced
the
form
ulat
ion
of
the
proj
ect.
2.
fe
asib
le a
ltern
ativ
es;
3.
prop
osed
tim
e fra
mes
for i
mpl
emen
tatio
n an
d ex
pect
ed p
roje
ct li
fe,
4.
antic
ipat
ed e
stab
lishm
ent c
osts
.
1.
Sec
tion
1.3
2.
Sec
tion
2.3
3.
Sec
tion
3.4
4.
Sec
tion
16.3
1.4
Nee
d fo
r the
pro
ject
1.
Dis
cuss
just
ifica
tion
and
need
for t
he p
roje
ct w
ith re
spec
t to
regi
onal
, Sta
te a
nd n
atio
nal c
onte
xts.
2.
Th
is s
ectio
n w
ill re
late
to th
e flo
od m
itiga
tion
requ
irem
ents
and
the
loca
l and
sta
te g
over
nmen
t ide
ntifi
ed re
quire
men
ts fo
r add
ition
al
wat
er re
sour
ces
incl
udin
g w
ithin
the
Gol
d C
oast
Wat
er F
utur
e an
d th
e S
outh
Eas
t Que
ensl
and
Reg
iona
l Wat
er S
uppl
y S
trate
gy
(SE
QR
WS
S).
3.
P
artic
ular
refe
renc
e sh
ould
be
mad
e to
env
ironm
enta
l, ec
onom
ic a
nd s
ocia
l cos
ts a
nd b
enef
its.
1.
Sec
tion
2.1
2.
Sec
tion
1.1,
1.4
, 7.1
3.
S
ectio
n 2.
4, 1
6.2,
16.
3
1.1
Rel
atio
nshi
p to
oth
er p
roje
cts
Des
crib
e ho
w th
e pr
ojec
t rel
ates
to o
ther
wat
er in
frast
ruct
ure
proj
ects
incl
udin
g an
y st
rate
gies
out
lined
in S
EQ
RW
SS
.S
ectio
n 2.
2
1.6
Alte
rnat
ives
Des
crib
e al
l fea
sibl
e al
tern
ativ
es th
at h
ave
been
inve
stig
ated
, inc
lude
: 1.
th
e co
nseq
uenc
es o
f not
pro
ceed
ing
with
the
proj
ect
2.
iden
tific
atio
n of
feas
ible
alte
rnat
ives
3.
D
iscu
ssio
n of
the
met
hodo
logy
ado
pted
to d
isce
rn b
etw
een
feas
ible
opt
ions
. Th
e al
tern
ativ
e op
tions
sho
uld
be d
iscu
ssed
in s
uffic
ient
de
tail
to e
nabl
e an
und
erst
andi
ng o
f the
reas
ons
for p
refe
rring
cer
tain
opt
ions
and
cou
rses
of a
ctio
n an
d re
ject
ing
othe
rs.
1.
Sec
tion
2.3
2.
Sec
tion
2.3
3.
Sec
tion
2.3
1.7
Cos
ts a
nd B
enef
its o
f the
Pro
ject
This
sec
tion
shou
ld s
umm
aris
e:
1.
The
econ
omic
cos
ts a
nd b
enef
its to
indu
stry
and
the
wid
er c
omm
unity
, inc
ludi
ng d
irect
ly a
ffect
ed e
nter
pris
es. A
naly
sis
shou
ld b
e co
nduc
ted
at th
e lo
cal,
regi
onal
, sta
te a
nd n
atio
nal l
evel
s.
2.
Reg
iona
l soc
ial i
mpa
cts
incl
udin
g co
mm
unity
dis
rupt
ion,
rela
ted
land
use
cha
nges
, em
ploy
men
t, sk
ills d
evel
opm
ent a
nd a
ny w
orkf
orce
acco
mm
odat
ion
issu
es.
1.
Sec
tion
2.4,
16.
3 2.
S
ectio
n 2.
4, 6
.6 1
6.2
1.8
The
Envi
ronm
enta
l Im
pact
Ass
essm
ent P
roce
ss1.
Th
is s
ectio
n w
ill c
lear
ly id
entif
y w
hich
legi
slat
ive
proc
ess
is re
leva
nt a
nd th
e m
etho
dolo
gy b
eing
ado
pted
to c
ompl
y w
ith th
e re
leva
nt
legi
slat
ion.
2.
D
escr
ibe
the
impa
ct a
sses
smen
t pro
cess
ste
ps, t
imin
g an
d de
cisi
on m
akin
g pr
oces
s fo
r the
rele
vant
sta
ges
of th
e P
roje
ct.
3.
Incl
ude
a de
scrip
tion
of h
ow th
e co
nsul
tatio
n pr
oces
s w
ill b
e in
tegr
ated
with
oth
er e
lem
ents
of t
he im
pact
ass
essm
ent,
incl
udin
g tim
ing
0.
Sec
tion
1.5,
1.8
, 1.9
0.
S
ectio
n 1.
5, 1
.9
0.
Sec
tion
1.7
0.
Sec
tion
1.5
0.
Sec
tion
1.10
Term
s of
Ref
eren
ce S
ectio
n R
elev
ant E
IS S
ectio
n an
d op
portu
nitie
s fo
r pub
lic in
put a
nd p
artic
ipat
ion.
4.
D
escr
ibe
the
obje
ctiv
es o
f the
EIS
. 1.
D
etai
l how
pub
lic s
ubm
issi
ons
on th
e E
IS w
ill b
e in
vite
d, c
onsi
dere
d an
d ad
dres
sed
and
antic
ipat
ed ti
mel
ines
. 1.
9 Pu
blic
Con
sulta
tion
Proc
ess
1.
This
sec
tion
shou
ld o
utlin
e th
e pu
blic
con
sulta
tion
proc
ess
that
has
take
n pl
ace
durin
g th
e E
IS’s
pre
para
tion
and
the
resu
lts o
f suc
h co
nsul
tatio
n. It
sho
uld
outli
ne a
ny fu
rther
opp
ortu
nitie
s fo
r pub
lic in
put o
n th
e dr
aft E
IS re
port.
Th
e ob
ject
ives
for c
omm
unity
con
sulta
tion
for t
he E
IS a
re to
: 2.
E
nhan
ce c
omm
unity
aw
aren
ess
and
unde
rsta
ndin
g of
the
proj
ect,
with
the
prov
isio
n of
ade
quat
e an
d ap
prop
riate
info
rmat
ion;
3.
Id
entif
y ke
y st
akeh
olde
rs (i
nclu
ding
repr
esen
tativ
es o
f sta
keho
lder
gro
ups)
, the
ir ne
eds
and
valu
es;
4.
Faci
litat
e in
volv
emen
t by
the
com
mun
ity in
to th
e pr
ojec
t’s d
evel
opm
ent;
5.
Pro
vide
info
rmat
ion
on th
e E
IS p
roce
ss;
6.
See
k in
put i
n te
rms
of k
ey is
sues
and
con
cern
s an
d su
gges
tions
to m
itiga
te th
ese
conc
erns
; 7.
S
eek
feed
back
on
the
pref
erre
d co
ncep
t; 8.
P
rovi
de in
form
atio
n on
the
outc
omes
of p
roje
ct s
tudi
es; a
nd
9.
Dem
onst
rate
how
issu
es o
f con
cern
to th
e co
mm
unity
will
be
sour
ced,
iden
tifie
d an
d co
nsid
ered
dur
ing
the
EIS
pro
cess
. 10
. A
dvis
ory
agen
cies
- A
dvis
ory
agen
cies
incl
ude
gove
rnm
ent d
epar
tmen
ts, a
utho
ritie
s, a
genc
ies
and
key
serv
ice
prov
ider
s.
11.
Oth
er S
take
hold
er, C
omm
unity
and
Spe
cial
Inte
rest
Gro
ups
1.
Sec
tion
1.7
and
App
endi
x D
2.
S
ectio
n 1.
7 an
d A
ppen
dix
D
3.
Sec
tion
1.7
and
App
endi
x D
4.
S
ectio
n 1.
7 an
d A
ppen
dix
D
5.
Sec
tion
1.7
and
App
endi
x D
6.
S
ectio
n 1.
7 an
d A
ppen
dix
D
7.
Sec
tion
1.7
and
App
endi
x D
8.
S
ectio
n 1.
7 an
d A
ppen
dix
D
9.
Sec
tion
1.7
and
App
endi
x D
10
. Se
ctio
n 1.
7 an
d Ap
pend
ix D
11
. Se
ctio
n 1.
7 an
d Ap
pend
ix D
1.10
Th
e G
ener
al C
omm
unity
The
cons
ulta
tion
proc
ess
on th
e E
IS s
houl
d al
so in
clud
e ap
prop
riate
mec
hani
sms
targ
eted
at e
nsur
ing
adeq
uate
invo
lvem
ent o
f the
gen
eral
co
mm
unity
bot
h in
the
stud
y ar
ea a
nd in
the
broa
der Q
ueen
slan
d re
gion
as
appr
opria
te.
Sec
tion
1.7
and
App
endi
x D
1.11
Pl
anni
ng C
onte
xtD
iscu
ss th
e pr
ojec
t and
pro
vide
an
asse
ssm
ent o
f the
pro
ject
’s c
onsi
sten
cy w
ith re
leva
nt p
lann
ing
polic
y fo
r the
are
a an
d re
gion
. Ass
ess
the
proj
ect’s
con
sist
ency
with
the
follo
win
g:
1.
the
GC
CC
loca
l pla
nnin
g sc
hem
e. It
sho
uld
be d
iscu
ssed
that
muc
h of
the
proj
ect a
rea
is a
lread
y su
bjec
t to
a C
omm
unity
In
frast
ruct
ure
Des
igna
tion
and
this
will
be e
xten
ded
to c
over
the
addi
tiona
l im
poun
dmen
t are
a an
d as
suc
h no
Gol
d C
oast
City
Cou
ncil
Pla
nnin
g S
chem
e ap
prov
als
will
be
requ
ired
with
in th
is a
rea.
2.
pl
anni
ng c
ontro
ls, b
y-la
ws
and
polic
ies
rela
ting
to th
e st
udy
area
and
adj
acen
t lan
ds, i
nclu
ding
Wat
er R
esou
rce
Pla
nnin
g an
dE
ntitl
emen
ts.
3.
regi
onal
stra
tegi
es o
r pla
ns th
at re
late
to e
xist
ing
land
use
s or
long
term
pol
icy
fram
ewor
k fo
r the
are
a or
pro
posa
l (th
ese
incl
ude
thos
e th
at a
re in
pre
para
tion)
par
ticul
arly
in re
latio
n to
the
SE
Q R
egio
nal P
lan
and
the
SE
Q R
egio
nal I
nfra
stru
ctur
e P
lan
and
Pro
gram
; the
R
egio
nal W
ater
Sup
ply
Stra
tegy
; the
Sta
te C
oast
al M
anag
emen
t Pla
n 20
01 a
nd th
e S
EQ
Reg
iona
l Coa
stal
Man
agem
ent P
lan
2006
(if
appl
icab
le),
and
with
legi
slat
ion,
sta
ndar
ds, c
odes
or g
uide
lines
ava
ilabl
e to
mon
itor a
nd c
ontro
l ope
ratio
ns o
n si
te. I
t sho
uld
refe
r to
all
rele
vant
Sta
te a
nd re
gion
al p
lann
ing
polic
ies;
and
4.
its
rela
tions
hip
to o
ther
sig
nific
ant d
evel
opm
ents
(exi
stin
g or
pro
pose
d) in
the
stud
y ar
ea,
]sur
roun
ding
loca
lity
and
Sou
th E
ast
Que
ensl
and
regi
on.
1.
Sec
tion
1.8
2.
Sec
tion
1.8
3.
Sec
tion
1.8
4.
Sec
tion
2.2
1.12
Pr
ojec
t App
rova
l: le
gisl
atio
n an
d po
licy
requ
irem
ents
1.
Iden
tify
and
expl
ain
the
fede
ral,
stat
e an
d lo
cal l
egis
latio
n an
d po
licie
s co
ntro
lling
the
appr
oval
s pr
oces
s.
1.
Trig
gers
for t
he a
pplic
atio
n of
eac
h of
thes
e sh
ould
be
disc
usse
d an
d re
leva
nt a
ppro
val r
equi
rem
ents
sho
uld
be id
entif
ied.
Thi
s in
form
atio
n is
requ
ired
to a
sses
s ho
w th
e le
gisl
atio
n ap
plie
s to
the
prop
osal
, whi
ch a
genc
ies
have
juris
dict
ion,
and
whe
ther
the
prop
osed
impa
ct a
sses
smen
t pro
cess
is a
ppro
pria
te.
1.
Sec
tion
1.8,
1.9
2.
S
ectio
n 1.
8, 1
.9
3.
Sec
tion
18, 1
.9 a
nd A
ppen
dix
B
4.
Sec
tion
1.9
5.
Sec
tions
1.1
0
Term
s of
Ref
eren
ce S
ectio
n R
elev
ant E
IS S
ectio
n 2.
Th
e To
R s
houl
d no
te th
at th
e re
leva
nt le
gisl
atio
n.
3.
Des
crib
e th
e ap
prov
al p
roce
ss re
sulti
ng fr
om th
e ga
zetta
l of t
his
proj
ect a
s a
sign
ifica
nt p
roje
ct p
ursu
ant t
o th
e S
DP
WO
A a
nd o
utlin
e th
e lin
kage
with
the
IDA
S p
roce
ss u
nder
the
IPA
. Ind
icat
e th
e le
vel o
f app
rova
ls a
ntic
ipat
ed b
y th
e pr
opon
ent u
nder
the
IPA
and
inte
ntio
ns to
see
k an
am
endm
ent t
o th
e ex
istin
g C
omm
unity
Infra
stru
ctur
e D
esig
natio
n to
ext
end
its b
ound
ary
to in
clud
e th
e ad
ditio
nal
impo
undm
ent a
rea.
4.
D
escr
ibe
the
publ
ic n
otifi
catio
n pr
oces
ses
and
appe
al ri
ghts
that
will
be
avai
labl
e in
the
antic
ipat
ed a
ppro
val p
roce
ss.
5.
The
ToR
sho
uld
note
that
the
proj
ect h
as b
een
liste
d as
an
emer
genc
y w
ater
sup
ply
mea
sure
for t
he S
EQ
regi
on w
ithin
the
Wat
er
Am
endm
ent R
egul
atio
n (N
o. 6
) 200
6 (th
e ‘w
ater
em
erge
ncy’
regu
latio
n). T
he R
egul
atio
n in
stru
cts
that
the
proj
ect m
ust b
e de
liver
ed b
y th
e en
d of
201
0.
6.
A d
escr
iptio
n of
all
Env
ironm
enta
lly R
elev
ant A
ctiv
ities
(ER
As)
nec
essa
ry fo
r the
Pro
ject
sho
uld
also
be
give
n.
7.
As
the
proj
ect i
s a
cont
rolle
d ac
tion
unde
r the
Com
mon
wea
lth E
PB
C A
ct, a
ny re
quire
men
ts o
f the
Com
mon
wea
lth E
nviro
nmen
t P
rote
ctio
n an
d B
iodi
vers
ity C
onse
rvat
ion
Act
199
9 sh
ould
als
o be
indi
cate
d in
this
sec
tion.
8.
P
rovi
de a
list
of t
he a
ppro
vals
requ
ired
for t
he p
roje
ct a
nd th
e ex
pect
ed p
rogr
am fo
r app
rova
l of a
pplic
atio
ns.
9.
Des
crib
e th
e pr
ojec
t’s c
ompa
tibilit
y w
ith th
e N
atio
nal W
ater
Initi
ativ
e, G
over
nmen
t Eco
logi
cally
Sus
tain
able
Dev
elop
men
t pol
icy,
Q
ueen
slan
d N
atur
al R
esou
rces
(Wat
er) P
olic
y, N
atio
nal S
trate
gy o
n C
onse
rvat
ion
of A
ustra
lia’s
Bio
logi
cal D
iver
sity
; with
wat
er re
form
unde
r the
Nat
iona
l Com
petit
ion
Pol
icy;
and
any
oth
er re
leva
nt p
olic
y.
6.
Sec
tion
1.8
7.
Sec
tion
1.9
8.
Sec
tion
1.9
9.
Sec
tion
1.9
and
App
endi
x B
10
. S
ectio
n 1.
8, 1
.9
2 Pr
ojec
t Des
crip
tion
2.1
Loca
tion
and
gene
ral d
escr
iptio
n 1.
P
roje
ct a
rea
desc
riptio
n 2.
C
urre
nt s
truct
ure
and
faci
litie
s 3.
C
onst
ruct
ion
foot
prin
t: 4.
P
rovi
de m
aps
at s
uita
ble
scal
es s
how
ing
the
prec
ise
loca
tion
of th
e pr
ojec
t are
a, th
e lo
catio
n an
d bo
unda
ries
of th
e pr
ojec
t foo
tprin
t, an
d lo
catio
n an
d bo
unda
ries
of la
nd te
nure
s.
5.
Pro
vide
the
over
all P
roje
ct d
urat
ion
and
expe
cted
tim
ing
of w
orks
.
1.
Sec
tion
3.1
2.
Sec
tion
3.1
3.
Sec
tion
3.1
4.
Sec
tion
3.1
5.
Sec
tion
3.4
2.2
Prop
osed
Wor
ks
A d
escr
iptio
n of
the
prop
osed
wor
ks fo
r the
Pro
ject
sho
uld
be p
rovi
ded
incl
udin
g
1.
barri
er/e
mba
nkm
ent s
truct
ures
2.
si
te d
etai
ls in
clud
ing
incr
ease
d in
unda
tion
area
3.
pr
e-co
nstru
ctio
n ac
tiviti
es
4.
cons
truct
ion
activ
ities
and
infra
stru
ctur
e 5.
au
xilia
ry in
frast
ruct
ure
requ
irem
ents
1.
Sec
tion
3.2
2.
Sec
tion
3.2
3.
Sec
tion
3.3
4.
Sec
tion
3.4
5.
Sec
tion
3.5
2.3
Prop
osed
Wat
er S
tora
ge O
pera
tion
1.
Pro
vide
full
deta
ils o
n th
e pr
opos
ed o
n-go
ing
man
agem
ent o
f the
aug
men
ted
dam
, inu
ndat
ion
area
and
buf
fer z
one.
2.
P
rovi
de d
etai
ls o
n th
e tim
ing
of th
e co
nstru
ctio
n of
the
Pro
ject
incl
udin
g pl
anni
ng, i
mpa
ct a
sses
smen
t, co
nstru
ctio
n, m
onito
ring,
EM
P,
etc,
ant
icip
ated
est
ablis
hmen
t and
ong
oing
cos
ts a
nd th
e P
roje
ct li
fe.
3.
Cos
ts s
houl
d in
clud
e m
onito
ring
and
envi
ronm
enta
l miti
gatio
n/m
anag
emen
t cos
ts.
4.
The
loca
tion
and
desi
gn o
f any
exi
stin
g or
new
wat
er d
istri
butio
n in
frast
ruct
ure
(e.g
. pum
p st
atio
ns, c
anal
s, p
ipel
ines
etc
.) sh
ould
be
desc
ribed
.
Sec
tion
3.4,
3.5
, 3.6
, 16.
3
2.4
Reh
abili
tatio
n an
d de
com
mis
sion
ing
of c
onst
ruct
ion
wor
ksD
escr
ibe
the
optio
ns, s
trate
gies
and
met
hods
for p
rogr
essi
ve a
nd fi
nal r
ehab
ilitat
ion
of a
ll en
viro
nmen
tal v
alue
s di
stur
bed
by th
e P
roje
ct.
Sec
tion
3.8
Term
s of
Ref
eren
ce S
ectio
n R
elev
ant E
IS S
ectio
n
3 En
viro
nmen
tal V
alue
s an
d M
anag
emen
t of I
mpa
ct
3.1
Land
La
nd -
Des
crip
tion
of E
nviro
nmen
tal V
alue
sTo
pogr
aphy
and
Geo
mor
phol
ogy
1.
M
aps
shou
ld b
e pr
ovid
ed lo
catin
g th
e P
roje
ct in
bot
h re
gion
al a
nd lo
cal c
onte
xts.
2.
Th
e to
pogr
aphy
of t
he p
ropo
sal s
ite s
houl
d be
det
aile
d w
ith c
onto
urs
at s
uita
ble
incr
emen
ts, s
how
n w
ith re
spec
t to
Aus
tralia
n H
eigh
t D
atum
(AH
D) a
nd in
rela
tion
to th
e FS
L an
d bu
ffer z
one
for t
he p
roje
ct.
Sig
nific
ant f
eatu
res
of th
e lo
calit
y sh
ould
be
incl
uded
on
the
map
s. S
uch
feat
ures
wou
ld in
clud
e an
y lo
catio
ns s
ubse
quen
tly re
ferre
d to
in th
e E
IS (e
.g. s
ensi
tive
loca
tions
, sig
nific
ant e
nviro
nmen
tal
feat
ures
) tha
t are
not
incl
uded
on
othe
r map
s fo
r thi
s se
ctio
n.
1.
Sec
tion
3.1
2.
Sec
tion
4.1,
4.2
Geo
logy
and
Soi
ls
1.
Pro
vide
a d
escr
iptio
n an
d m
aps
of th
e ge
olog
y of
the
Pro
ject
are
a 2.
D
iscu
ss th
e cu
rrent
dam
wal
l fou
ndat
ions
and
any
geo
logi
cal l
imita
tion
in ra
isin
g th
e w
all.
3.
D
iscu
ss th
e av
aila
bilit
y an
d su
itabi
lity
of lo
catio
ns in
the
vici
nity
of t
he im
poun
dmen
t for
qua
rry
mat
eria
l.
1.
Sec
tion
4.3
2.
Sec
tion
4.3
3.
Sec
tion
3.4
Land
use
1.
P
rovi
de a
des
crip
tion
of c
urre
nt la
nd u
ses
in th
e pr
opos
al a
rea,
with
par
ticul
ar m
entio
n of
land
with
spe
cial
pur
pose
s.
2.
Map
s at
sui
tabl
e sc
ales
sho
win
g ex
istin
g la
nd u
ses
and
tenu
res,
rese
rves
, roa
ds a
nd ro
ad re
serv
es, a
nd th
e pr
opos
ed in
unda
tion
area
s sh
ould
be
prov
ided
for t
he e
ntire
are
a th
at c
ould
be
affe
cted
by
the
Pro
ject
.
3.
Indi
cate
loca
tions
of g
as a
nd w
ater
pip
elin
es, p
ower
line
s an
d an
y ot
her e
asem
ents
. The
map
s sh
ould
iden
tify
loca
tions
of c
onse
rvat
ion
valu
e, e
xist
ing
dwel
lings
and
recr
eatio
nal a
reas
, and
the
zoni
ng o
f all
affe
cted
land
s ac
cord
ing
to a
ny e
xist
ing
tow
n or
stra
tegi
c pl
an.
4.
Des
crib
e ar
eas
cove
red
by n
ativ
e tit
le d
eter
min
atio
ns o
r app
licat
ions
for n
ativ
e tit
le d
eter
min
atio
n, in
clud
ing
tradi
tiona
l and
co
ntem
pora
ry u
ses
of la
nd a
nd w
ater
by
Abo
rigin
al p
eopl
e.
1.
Sec
tion
6.2
2.
Sec
tion
6.1
3.
Sec
tion
6.4
4.
Sec
tion
6.3
Infr
astr
uctu
re
All
exis
ting
infra
stru
ctur
e at
the
exis
ting
dam
wal
l and
any
to b
e af
fect
ed b
y th
e pr
ojec
t bot
h up
stre
am a
nd d
owns
tream
of t
he im
poun
dmen
t sh
ould
be
iden
tifie
d an
d lo
catio
ns in
dica
ted
on a
sui
tabl
y sc
aled
map
.
Sec
tion
6.4
Sens
itive
Env
ironm
enta
l Are
as
1.
Iden
tify
all s
ensi
tive
envi
ronm
enta
l are
as th
at a
re p
roxi
mal
to th
e pr
opos
al o
r cou
ld b
e af
fect
ed, d
irect
ly a
nd in
dire
ctly
, by
the
prop
osal
.
2.
Indi
cate
if th
e la
nd a
ffect
ed b
y th
e pr
opos
al is
, or i
s lik
ely,
to b
ecom
e pa
rt of
the
prot
ecte
d ar
ea e
stat
e, o
r is
subj
ect t
o an
y tre
aty.
3.
C
onsi
dera
tion
shou
ld b
e gi
ven
to n
atio
nal p
arks
, con
serv
atio
n pa
rks,
dec
lare
d fis
h ha
bita
t are
as, w
ilder
ness
are
as, a
quat
ic re
serv
es,
herit
age/
hist
oric
are
as o
r ite
ms,
nat
iona
l est
ates
, wor
ld h
erita
ge li
stin
gs a
nd s
ites
cove
red
by in
tern
atio
nal t
reat
ies
or a
gree
men
ts (e
.g.
Ram
sar,
JAM
BA
, CA
MB
A),
area
s of
cul
tura
l sig
nific
ance
, bot
h in
dige
nous
and
non
-indi
geno
us, a
nd s
cien
tific
rese
rves
.
1.
Sec
tion
6.5
2.
Sec
tion
6.5
3.
Sec
tion
6.5
Land
scap
e an
d Vi
sual
Am
enity
Th
is s
ectio
n sh
ould
des
crib
e ex
istin
g la
ndsc
ape
char
acte
r and
feat
ures
, pan
oram
as a
nd v
iew
s fo
r the
Pro
ject
are
a, in
par
ticul
ar fr
om th
e ex
istin
g da
m w
all a
nd re
crea
tiona
l are
as.
Info
rmat
ion
in th
e fo
rm o
f map
s, s
ectio
ns, e
leva
tions
and
pho
togr
aphs
is to
be
used
, par
ticul
arly
w
here
add
ress
ing
the
follo
win
g is
sues
: 1.
m
ajor
vie
ws,
vie
w s
heds
, exi
stin
g vi
ewin
g ou
tlook
s, ri
dgel
ines
and
oth
er fe
atur
es c
ontri
butin
g to
the
amen
ity o
f the
are
a, in
clud
ing
asse
ssm
ent f
rom
priv
ate
resi
denc
es in
the
affe
cted
are
a al
ong
the
rout
e;
2.
foca
l poi
nts,
land
mar
ks (b
uilt
form
or t
opog
raph
y), g
atew
ays
asso
ciat
ed w
ith p
roje
ct s
ite a
nd im
med
iate
sur
roun
ding
are
as, w
ater
way
s,
and
othe
r fea
ture
s co
ntrib
utin
g to
the
visu
al q
ualit
y of
the
area
and
the
proj
ect s
ite; a
nd
3.
char
acte
r of t
he lo
cal a
nd s
urro
undi
ng a
reas
incl
udin
g ch
arac
ter o
f bui
lt fo
rm (s
cale
, for
m, m
ater
ials
and
col
ours
) and
veg
etat
ion
4.
Sec
tion
18.2
5.
S
ectio
n 18
.2
6.
Sec
tion
18.2
Term
s of
Ref
eren
ce S
ectio
n R
elev
ant E
IS S
ectio
n (n
atur
al a
nd c
ultu
ral v
eget
atio
n) d
irect
iona
l sig
nage
and
land
use
. La
nd C
onta
min
atio
n 1.
A
sea
rch
of th
e E
PA
’s E
nviro
nmen
tal M
anag
emen
t Reg
iste
r (E
MR
) and
Con
tam
inat
ed L
and
Reg
iste
r (C
LR) s
houl
d be
und
erta
ken
to
dete
rmin
e th
e re
quire
men
ts fo
r man
agem
ent u
nder
the
Env
ironm
enta
l Pro
tect
ion
Act
199
4.2.
Th
e hi
stor
y of
the
site
sho
uld
be in
vest
igat
ed in
clud
ing
anal
ysis
of h
isto
rical
aer
ial p
hoto
grap
hs a
nd d
eter
min
atio
n of
pas
t and
cur
rent
la
nd u
ses.
3.
A
Pre
limin
ary
Site
Inve
stig
atio
n (P
SI)
of th
e si
te c
onsi
sten
t with
the
EP
A’s
“Dra
ft G
uide
lines
for t
he A
sses
smen
t and
Man
agem
ent o
f C
onta
min
ated
Lan
d in
Que
ensl
and”
(Que
ensl
and
EP
A, 1
998)
sho
uld
be u
nder
take
n to
det
erm
ine
back
grou
nd c
onta
min
atio
n le
vels
.
1.
Sec
tion
5.1
2.
Sec
tion
5.1
3.
Sec
tion
5.2
4.
Sec
tion
5.2
Land
- Po
tent
ial I
mpa
cts
and
Miti
gatio
n M
easu
res
Land
Res
ourc
es a
nd In
fras
truc
ture
1.
D
iscu
ss th
e P
roje
ct in
the
cont
ext o
f maj
or to
pogr
aphi
c fe
atur
es a
nd a
ny m
easu
res
take
n to
avo
id o
r min
imis
e im
pact
to s
uch
(ifre
quire
d).
2.
The
obje
ctiv
es to
be
used
for t
he P
roje
ct in
re-c
onto
urin
g an
d la
ndsc
apin
g, e
spec
ially
any
qua
rries
and
recr
eatio
nal a
reas
sho
uld
be
desc
ribed
.
1.
Sec
tion
4.5
2.
Sec
tion
4.5
Land
Use
and
Ten
ure
1.
Det
ail t
he p
oten
tial f
or th
e co
nstru
ctio
n an
d op
erat
ion
of th
e P
roje
ct to
cha
nge
exis
ting
and
pote
ntia
l lan
d us
es o
f the
pro
posa
l pro
ject
ar
eas.
2.
The
pote
ntia
l im
plic
atio
ns o
f the
pro
posa
l for
futu
re d
evel
opm
ents
in th
e im
pact
are
a in
clud
ing
cons
train
ts o
n su
rroun
ding
land
use
s sh
ould
be
desc
ribed
. 3.
In
dica
te th
e ra
nge
of m
easu
res
to b
e ta
ken
to m
inim
ise
the
desc
ribed
impa
cts
on s
urro
undi
ng la
nd u
ses
that
will
aris
e as
a re
sult
of th
e pr
ojec
t. 4.
In
clud
e th
e ex
tent
of t
he p
roje
ct’s
impa
cts
on, a
nd im
plic
atio
ns fo
r, th
e N
umin
bah
Sta
te F
ores
t.
1.
Sec
tion
6.6
2.
Sec
tion
6.6
3.
Sec
tion
6.6
4.
Sec
tion
6.6
Land
Dis
turb
ance
– re
habi
litat
ion
and
deco
mm
issi
onin
g of
con
stru
ctio
n w
orks
Th
e E
IS s
houl
d de
scrib
e:
1.
The
proc
ess
for d
ecom
mis
sion
ing
and
reha
bilit
atio
n of
the
mat
eria
l sou
rce
extra
ctio
n si
te(s
), in
clud
ing
any
requ
ired
rem
oval
of
proc
essi
ng p
lant
and
infra
stru
ctur
e.
2.
A p
refe
rred
reha
bilit
atio
n st
rate
gy, d
evel
oped
with
a v
iew
to m
inim
isin
g th
e am
ount
of l
and
dist
urbe
d at
any
one
tim
e.
3.
The
final
topo
grap
hy o
f the
Pro
ject
site
and
mat
eria
l ext
ract
ion
site
(s),
to b
e sh
own
on p
lans
at a
sui
tabl
e sc
ale.
4.
Th
e m
eans
of d
ecom
mis
sion
ing
the
Pro
ject
, in
term
s of
the
rem
oval
of p
lant
, equ
ipm
ent,
stru
ctur
es a
nd b
uild
ings
. 5.
O
ptio
ns a
nd m
etho
ds fo
r the
dis
posa
l of w
aste
s fro
m th
e de
mol
ition
of p
lant
and
bui
ldin
gs, i
n su
ffici
ent d
etai
l for
thei
r fea
sibi
lity
and
suita
bilit
y to
be
esta
blis
hed,
sho
uld
be d
escr
ibed
.
1.
Sec
tion
3.7
2.
Sec
tion
3.7
3.
Sec
tion
3.8
4.
Sec
tion
3.8
5.
Sec
tion
15.5
Soil
Eros
ion
1.
For a
ll pe
rman
ent a
nd te
mpo
rary
land
form
s in
the
proj
ect a
rea,
ero
sion
man
agem
ent t
echn
ique
s sh
ould
be
desc
ribed
. 2.
Fo
r eac
h so
il ty
pe id
entif
ied,
ero
sion
pot
entia
l (w
ind
and
wat
er) a
nd e
rosi
on m
anag
emen
t tec
hniq
ues
shou
ld b
e ou
tline
d.
3.
Met
hods
pro
pose
d to
pre
vent
or c
ontro
l ero
sion
sho
uld
be s
peci
fied
and
shou
ld b
e de
velo
ped
to p
reve
nt s
oil l
oss
in o
rder
to m
aint
ain
land
con
ditio
n, a
nd to
pre
vent
sig
nific
ant d
egra
datio
n of
loca
l wat
erw
ays
and
in p
artic
ular
, Lak
e A
dvan
ceto
wn,
by
susp
ende
d so
lids.
4.
A d
etai
led
eros
ion
and
sedi
men
t con
trol p
lan
shou
ld b
e in
clud
ed in
the
cons
truct
ion
Env
ironm
enta
l Man
agem
ent P
lan.
1.
Sec
tion
4.6,
App
endi
x F.
4 2.
S
ectio
n 4.
4 3.
S
ectio
n 4.
6, A
ppen
dix
F.4
4.
Appe
ndix
F.4
Aci
d Su
lpha
te S
oils
1.
S
ectio
n 4.
4
Term
s of
Ref
eren
ce S
ectio
n R
elev
ant E
IS S
ectio
n 1.
D
iscu
ss th
e po
tent
ial f
or a
cid
gene
ratio
n by
dis
turb
ance
of a
cid
sulp
hate
soi
ls d
urin
g ea
rthw
orks
and
con
stru
ctio
n
Con
tam
inat
ed L
and
1.
Th
e E
IS s
houl
d de
scrib
e th
e po
ssib
le c
onta
min
atio
n of
land
from
asp
ects
of t
he p
ropo
sals
incl
udin
g w
aste
, rej
ect p
rodu
ct, a
cid
gene
ratio
n fro
m e
xpos
ed s
ulph
idic
mat
eria
l and
spi
lls a
t che
mic
al a
nd fu
el s
tora
ge a
reas
. 2.
Th
e m
eans
of p
reve
ntin
g la
nd c
onta
min
atio
n (w
ithin
the
mea
ning
of t
he Q
ueen
slan
d E
nviro
nmen
tal P
rote
ctio
n A
ct 1
994)
sho
uld
bead
dres
sed.
3.
M
etho
ds p
ropo
sed
for p
reve
ntin
g, re
cord
ing,
con
tain
ing
and
rem
edia
ting
any
cont
amin
ated
land
sho
uld
be o
utlin
ed.
4.
Inte
ntio
ns s
houl
d be
sta
ted
conc
erni
ng th
e cl
assi
ficat
ion
(in te
rms
of th
e Q
ueen
slan
d C
onta
min
ated
Lan
d R
egis
ter)
of la
nd
cont
amin
atio
n on
the
land
, pro
cess
ing
plan
t site
and
pro
duct
sto
rage
are
as a
fter p
ropo
sal c
ompl
etio
n.
1.
Sec
tion
5.3,
15.
5 2.
S
ectio
n 5,
15.
5 3.
S
ectio
n 15
.5
4.
Sec
tion
5.2
Land
scap
e an
d Vi
sual
Am
enity
1.
D
escr
ibe
the
pote
ntia
l im
pact
s of
the
proj
ect l
ands
cape
cha
ract
er o
f the
site
and
the
surro
undi
ng a
rea.
2.
A
naly
se a
nd d
iscu
ss th
e vi
sual
impa
ct o
f the
pro
posa
l on
parti
cula
r pan
oram
as a
nd o
utlo
oks,
in te
rms
of th
e ex
tent
and
sig
nific
ance
of
the
chan
ged
skyl
ine
as v
iew
ed fr
om p
lace
s of
resi
denc
e, w
ork,
and
recr
eatio
n, fr
om ro
ad, c
ycle
and
wal
kway
s, fr
om th
e ai
r and
oth
erkn
own
vant
age
poin
ts.
3.
D
etai
l sho
uld
be p
rovi
ded
of a
ll m
anag
emen
t opt
ions
and
mea
sure
s to
be
impl
emen
ted
and
how
thes
e w
ill a
void
or m
itiga
te th
e id
entif
ied
impa
cts.
1.
Sec
tion
18.3
2.
S
ectio
n 18
.3
3.
Sec
tion
18.4
3.2
Clim
ate
1.
Des
crib
e th
e ra
infa
ll pa
ttern
s, a
ir te
mpe
ratu
res,
hum
idity
, win
d an
d an
y ot
her s
peci
al fa
ctor
s th
at m
ay a
ffect
air
qual
ity w
ithin
the
regi
on
of th
e pr
opos
al.
2.
Ext
rem
es o
f clim
ate
shou
ld a
lso
be d
iscu
ssed
with
par
ticul
ar re
fere
nce
to w
ater
man
agem
ent a
t the
site
.
1.
Sec
tion
7.1
2.
Sec
tion
7.1
3.3
Wat
er R
esou
rces
W
ater
Res
ourc
es -
Des
crip
tion
of E
nviro
nmen
tal V
alue
s Su
rfac
e W
ater
and
Wat
erw
ays
1.
D
escr
ibe
the
surfa
ce w
ater
cour
ses
and
thei
r qua
lity
and
quan
tity
with
in th
e H
inze
Dam
cat
chm
ent.
2.
D
escr
ibe
exis
ting
surfa
ce d
rain
age
patte
rns,
flow
s in
maj
or s
tream
s an
d w
etla
nds.
3.
D
etai
l the
like
lihoo
d of
floo
ding
, his
tory
of f
lood
ing
incl
udin
g ex
tent
, lev
els
and
frequ
ency
4.
D
escr
ibe
pres
ent a
nd p
oten
tial w
ater
use
s do
wns
tream
of t
he a
reas
affe
cted
by
the
prop
osal
. 5.
Fl
ood
stud
ies
shou
ld in
clud
e a
rang
e of
ann
ual e
xcee
danc
e pr
obab
ilitie
s fo
r affe
cted
wat
erw
ays,
whe
re d
ata
perm
its.
6.
An
asse
ssm
ent i
s re
quire
d of
exi
stin
g w
ater
qua
lity
in th
e im
poun
dmen
t and
wat
erw
ays
and
wet
land
s lik
ely
to b
e af
fect
ed b
y th
e pr
opos
al.
The
basi
s fo
r thi
s as
sess
men
t sho
uld
be a
mon
itorin
g pr
ogra
m, w
ith s
ampl
ing
stat
ions
loca
ted
upst
ream
and
dow
nstre
am o
f th
e pr
opos
al.
Com
plem
enta
ry s
tream
-flow
dat
a sh
ould
als
o be
obt
aine
d fro
m h
isto
rical
reco
rds
(if a
vaila
ble)
to a
id in
inte
rpre
tatio
n.7.
Th
e w
ater
qua
lity
shou
ld b
e de
scrib
ed, i
nclu
ding
reco
rds
of b
lue-
gree
n al
gal b
loom
s, s
easo
nal o
r oth
er v
aria
tions
or v
aria
tions
with
flow
w
here
app
licab
le.
8.
A
rele
vant
rang
e of
phy
sica
l, ch
emic
al a
nd b
iolo
gica
l par
amet
ers
shou
ld b
e m
easu
red
to g
auge
the
envi
ronm
enta
l har
m o
n an
y af
fect
ed c
reek
or w
etla
nd s
yste
m.
9.
A d
escr
iptio
n of
the
envi
ronm
enta
l val
ues
of th
e su
rface
wat
erw
ays
of th
e af
fect
ed a
rea
shou
ld b
e pr
ovid
ed.
1.
Sec
tion
7.1
2.
Sec
tion
7.1
3.
Sec
tion
7.1
4.
Sec
tion
7.1
5.
Sec
tion
7.1
6.
Sec
tion
7.2
7.
Sec
tion
7.2
8.
Sec
tion
7.2
9.
Sec
tion
7.2
Gro
undw
ater
1.
Th
e E
IS s
houl
d re
view
the
qual
ity, q
uant
ity a
nd s
igni
fican
ce o
f gro
undw
ater
in th
e pr
opos
al a
rea.
2.
Th
e re
view
sho
uld
incl
ude
a su
rvey
of e
xist
ing
grou
ndw
ater
sup
ply
faci
litie
s (b
ores
, wel
ls, o
r exc
avat
ions
) with
in th
e gr
ound
wat
er a
rea
1.
Sec
tion
8.2
2.
Sec
tion
8.2
Term
s of
Ref
eren
ce S
ectio
n R
elev
ant E
IS S
ectio
n im
pact
ed b
y th
e P
roje
ct.
Wat
er R
esou
rces
- Po
tent
ial I
mpa
cts
and
Miti
gatio
n M
easu
res
Wat
erw
ays
and
Wat
er Q
ualit
y 1.
Th
e po
tent
ial i
mpa
ct o
f the
Pro
ject
on
loca
l wat
erw
ays
shou
ld b
e di
scus
sed.
2.
W
ater
qua
lity
char
acte
ristic
s di
scus
sed
shou
ld b
e th
ose
appr
opria
te to
the
dow
nstre
am a
nd u
pstre
am w
ater
use
s th
at m
ay b
e af
fect
ed.
The
Aus
tralia
n an
d N
ew Z
eala
nd E
nviro
nmen
t and
Con
serv
atio
n C
ounc
il (A
NZE
CC
, 200
0) N
atio
nal W
ater
Qua
lity
Man
agem
ent
Stra
tegy
, Aus
tralia
n W
ater
Qua
lity
Gui
delin
es fo
r Fre
sh a
nd M
arin
e W
ater
s an
d th
e E
nviro
nmen
tal P
rote
ctio
n (W
ater
) Pol
icy
1997
sh
ould
be
used
as
a re
fere
nce
for e
valu
atin
g th
e ef
fect
s of
var
ious
leve
ls o
f con
tam
inat
ion.
3.
Th
e po
tent
ial i
mpa
cts
on w
ater
qua
lity
with
in th
e da
m fo
r pot
able
sup
ply
as a
resu
lt of
con
stru
ctio
n ac
tiviti
es n
eeds
to b
e ad
dres
sed
and
miti
gatio
n m
easu
res
prop
osed
.
4.
The
use
of a
mon
itorin
g pr
ogra
m to
ass
ess
the
effe
ctiv
enes
s of
man
agem
ent s
trate
gies
for p
rote
ctin
g w
ater
qua
lity
durin
g th
eco
nstru
ctio
n, o
pera
tion
and,
if a
pplic
able
, dec
omm
issi
onin
g of
any
tem
pora
ry s
truct
ures
sho
uld
be d
iscu
ssed
.
1.
Sec
tion
7.2
2.
Sec
tion
7.2
3.
Sec
tion
7.2
4.
Sec
tion
7.2,
App
endi
x F.
19
Hyd
rolo
gy a
nd F
lood
ing
1.
The
pote
ntia
l env
ironm
enta
l har
m to
the
flow
and
the
qual
ity o
f sur
face
wat
ers.
2.
Th
e im
pact
s of
sur
face
wat
er fl
ow o
n ex
istin
g in
frast
ruct
ure
shou
ld b
e co
nsid
ered
. 3.
Th
e en
viro
nmen
tal f
low
regi
me
dow
nstre
am o
f the
dam
wal
l sho
uld
be re
view
ed in
det
ail t
o di
scus
s th
e pr
ojec
t’s im
pact
s on
redu
ced
flood
ing
and
the
poss
ible
redu
ctio
n of
wat
er q
ualit
y in
the
Ner
ang
Riv
er.
4.
Pro
pose
d m
etho
ds fo
r ong
oing
mon
itorin
g do
wns
tream
of t
he ra
ised
dam
wal
l. 5.
Th
e hy
drol
ogic
al im
pact
s of
the
prop
osal
sho
uld
be a
sses
sed.
6.
W
hen
flood
ing
leve
ls w
ill b
e af
fect
ed, m
odel
ling
of a
fflux
sho
uld
be p
rovi
ded
and
illus
trate
d w
ith m
aps.
7.
A
sses
smen
t of i
mpa
cts
on th
e flo
w a
nd th
e qu
ality
of s
urfa
ce w
ater
s an
d ef
fect
s on
eco
syst
ems.
1.
Sec
tion
7.1
2.
Sec
tion
7.1
3.
Sec
tion
7.1
4.
Sec
tion
7.2,
App
endi
x F.
19
5.
Sec
tion
7.1
6.
Sec
tion
7.1
7.
Sec
tion
7.2
Gro
undw
ater
1.
Th
e E
IS s
houl
d in
clud
e an
ass
essm
ent o
f the
pot
entia
l env
ironm
enta
l har
m c
ause
d by
the
Pro
ject
to lo
cal g
roun
dwat
er re
sour
ces,
parti
cula
rly w
ith re
fere
nce
to v
eget
atio
n cl
earin
g, s
edim
enta
tion
and
salin
ity.
2.
A
n as
sess
men
t of t
he p
oten
tial t
o co
ntam
inat
e gr
ound
wat
er re
sour
ces
and
mea
sure
s to
pre
vent
, miti
gate
and
rem
edia
te s
uch
cont
amin
atio
n sh
ould
be
disc
usse
d.
1.
Sec
tion
8.3
2.
Sec
tion
8.5
3.4
Pote
ntia
l Im
pact
s on
Mat
ters
of N
atio
nal E
nviro
nmen
tal S
igni
fican
ce
A
sta
nd-a
lone
repo
rt ad
dres
sing
the
mat
ters
of N
ES
mus
t be
prov
ided
as
an a
ppen
dix
to th
e E
IS th
at e
xclu
sive
ly a
nd fu
lly a
ddre
sses
the
issu
es re
leva
nt to
the
cont
rolli
ng p
rovi
sion
s. T
his
stan
d al
one
sect
ion
shou
ld in
clud
e th
e fo
llow
ing:
Ap
pend
ix C
Des
crip
tion
of th
e A
ffect
ed E
nviro
nmen
t Rel
evan
t to
the
Mat
ters
Pro
tect
ed
For l
iste
d th
reat
ened
spe
cies
, the
des
crip
tion
of th
e en
viro
nmen
t sho
uld
incl
ude:
1.
th
e sp
ecie
s’ c
urre
nt d
istri
butio
n;
2.
rele
vant
info
rmat
ion
abou
t the
eco
logy
of t
he s
peci
es (h
abita
t, fe
edin
g an
d br
eedi
ng b
ehav
iour
etc
);
3.
info
rmat
ion
abou
t any
pop
ulat
ions
of t
he s
peci
es o
r hab
itat f
or th
e sp
ecie
s in
the
area
affe
cted
by
the
prop
osed
act
ion;
4.
cu
rrent
pre
ssur
es o
n th
e sp
ecie
s, e
spec
ially
thos
e in
the
area
to b
e af
fect
ed b
y th
e pr
opos
al; a
nd
5.
rele
vant
con
trols
or p
lann
ing
regi
mes
alre
ady
in p
lace
.
Sec
tion
9, A
ppen
dix
C
Ass
essm
ent o
f Rel
evan
t Im
pact
s an
d M
itiga
tion
Mea
sure
s1.
In
this
sec
tion,
the
impa
cts
and
pote
ntia
l im
pact
s on
the
mat
ters
pro
tect
ed s
houl
d be
des
crib
ed, a
nd th
e po
ssib
le m
itiga
tion
mea
sure
s fo
r eac
h im
pact
nee
d to
be
anal
ysed
.
Sec
tion
9, A
ppen
dix
C
Term
s of
Ref
eren
ce S
ectio
n R
elev
ant E
IS S
ectio
n 2.
W
hen
effe
ctiv
e m
itiga
tion
mea
sure
s ar
e no
t ava
ilabl
e, th
e di
scus
sion
sho
uld
be b
road
ened
to in
clud
e co
mpe
nsat
ory
mea
sure
s to
offs
et
unav
oida
ble
impa
cts.
3.
Th
e di
scus
sion
of i
mpa
cts
to th
e re
leva
nt m
atte
rs p
rote
cted
sho
uld
addr
ess
all r
elev
ant i
mpa
cts,
and
pro
vide
suf
ficie
nt ju
stifi
catio
n fo
r al
l con
clus
ions
reac
hed
on s
peci
fic im
pact
s.
Pote
ntia
l Sig
nific
ant I
mpa
cts
on M
atte
rs o
f Nat
iona
l Env
ironm
enta
l Sig
nific
ance
(NES
) P
oten
tial i
mpa
cts
may
nee
d to
be
addr
esse
d in
the
EIS
. S
ectio
n 9,
App
endi
x C
3.5
Terr
estr
ial F
lora
Th
is s
ectio
n sh
ould
det
ail t
he e
xist
ing
natu
re te
rrest
rial f
lora
and
veg
etat
ion
valu
es o
f the
Pro
ject
are
a.
1.
Sec
tion
9.4
Des
crip
tion
of E
nviro
nmen
tal V
alue
s 1.
Th
e te
rrest
rial v
eget
atio
n co
mm
uniti
es w
ithin
the
Pro
ject
are
a sh
ould
be
desc
ribed
at a
n ap
prop
riate
sca
le (i
.e. 1
:10,
000)
with
map
ping
pr
oduc
ed fr
om a
eria
l pho
togr
aphs
and
gro
und-
truth
ing,
sho
win
g th
e fo
llow
ing:
2.
Lo
catio
n an
d ex
tent
of v
eget
atio
n ty
pes
usin
g th
e E
PA
’s re
gion
al e
cosy
stem
type
des
crip
tions
in a
ccor
danc
e w
ith th
e R
egio
nal
Eco
syst
em D
escr
iptio
n D
atab
ase
[RE
DD
] ava
ilabl
e at
the
EP
A’s
web
site
. 3.
Lo
catio
n of
spe
cies
list
ed a
s P
rote
cted
Pla
nts
unde
r the
Nat
ure
Con
serv
atio
n (W
ildlif
e) R
egul
atio
n 19
94 a
nd s
ubse
quen
t am
endm
ents
. 4.
S
ensi
tive
or im
porta
nt v
eget
atio
n ty
pes
shou
ld b
e hi
ghlig
hted
and
thei
r val
ue a
s ha
bita
t for
faun
a an
d co
nser
vatio
n of
spe
cific
rare
flor
al
and
faun
al a
ssem
blag
es o
r com
mun
ity ty
pes
disc
usse
d.
5.
Det
ails
of a
ny ri
paria
n an
d ra
info
rest
veg
etat
ion,
and
thei
r val
ue fo
r fau
na h
abita
t and
con
serv
atio
n of
spe
cific
rare
flor
al a
nd fa
unal
as
sem
blag
es o
r com
mun
ity ty
pes,
from
bot
h a
loca
l and
regi
onal
per
spec
tive,
sho
uld
be p
rovi
ded.
Any
spe
cial
land
scap
e va
lues
of
any
natu
ral v
eget
atio
n co
mm
uniti
es s
houl
d be
des
crib
ed.
6.
Con
duct
targ
eted
sur
veys
for l
egis
lativ
ely
or o
ther
wis
e si
gnifi
cant
flor
a sp
ecie
s lis
ted
unde
r Sta
te a
nd C
omm
onw
ealth
legi
slat
ion
with
in
area
s to
be
perm
anen
tly a
nd p
erio
dica
lly in
unda
ted.
Flo
ra s
urve
ys s
houl
d be
und
erta
ken
with
in e
ach
defin
ed v
eget
atio
n co
mm
unity
to
be a
ffect
ed b
y th
e pr
ojec
t. 7.
S
how
the
occu
rrenc
e of
pes
t pla
nts
(wee
ds),
parti
cula
rly d
ecla
red
plan
ts u
nder
the
Land
Pro
tect
ion
(Lan
d an
d S
tock
Rou
te
Man
agem
ent)
Act
200
2 on
a m
ap a
t an
appr
opria
te s
cale
.
1.
Sec
tion
9.4,
App
endi
x F9
.1
2.
Sec
tion
9.4,
App
endi
x F9
.1
3.
Sec
tion
9.4,
App
endi
x F9
.1
4.
Sec
tion
9.4,
App
endi
x F9
.1
5.
Sec
tion
9.4,
App
endi
x F9
.1
6.
Sec
tion
9.3,
App
endi
x F9
.1
7.
Sec
tion
9.4,
App
endi
x F9
.1
Pote
ntia
l Im
pact
s an
d M
itiga
tion
Mea
sure
s Th
is s
ectio
n sh
ould
iden
tify
all f
ores
een
dire
ct e
ffect
s on
terre
stria
l flo
ra a
nd th
e po
tent
ial l
evel
of e
nviro
nmen
tal i
mpa
ct id
entif
ied.
Act
ion
plan
s fo
r pro
tect
ing
rare
or t
hrea
tene
d sp
ecie
s an
d ve
geta
tion
type
s id
entif
ied
as h
avin
g hi
gh c
onse
rvat
ion
valu
e sh
ould
be
desc
ribed
, and
an
y ob
ligat
ions
impo
sed
by S
tate
or C
omm
onw
ealth
bio
dive
rsity
pro
tect
ion
legi
slat
ion
or p
olic
y sh
ould
be
indi
cate
d.
With
rega
rd to
the
Pro
ject
are
a th
is s
ectio
n sh
ould
incl
ude:
1.
Id
entif
y ne
cess
ary
perm
its/a
utho
ritie
s re
quire
d by
the
Pro
ject
2.
D
evel
opm
ent o
f miti
gatio
n pl
ans
to a
ddre
ss a
ntic
ipat
ed im
pact
s ar
isin
g fro
m la
nd c
lear
ing
and
tem
pora
ry in
unda
tion
shou
ld b
e ou
tline
d.
3.
Pla
ns to
sup
port
and
allo
w fo
r the
mai
nten
ance
or e
nhan
cem
ent o
f hab
itat a
nd c
orrid
or fu
nctio
ns in
the
area
sho
uld
also
be
outli
ned.
4.
W
here
requ
ired,
out
line
reha
bilit
atio
n st
rate
gies
for a
ny c
ompe
nsat
ory
habi
tat a
reas
and
pro
visi
ons
for p
rote
ctin
g su
ch a
reas
.5.
W
ithin
the
stra
tegy
, des
crib
e th
e m
etho
ds to
ens
ure
rapi
d re
habi
litat
ion
of d
istu
rbed
are
as fo
llow
ing
cons
truct
ion
incl
udin
g th
e sp
ecie
s ch
osen
for r
eveg
etat
ion
whi
ch s
houl
d be
con
sist
ent w
ith th
e su
rroun
ding
ass
ocia
tions
. 6.
Id
entif
y th
e ab
ility
of i
dent
ified
sta
nds
of v
eget
atio
n to
with
stan
d an
y in
crea
sed
pres
sure
resu
lting
from
the
Pro
ject
. 7.
Th
e fu
ture
use
(suc
h as
ero
sion
con
trol o
r hab
itat)
or m
etho
d of
dis
posa
l of c
lear
ed v
eget
atio
n sh
ould
be
deta
iled.
8.
In
clus
ion
of a
wee
d m
anag
emen
t pla
n in
the
EM
P is
adv
ised
.
1.
Appe
ndix
B
2.
Sec
tion
9.6
and
App
endi
x C
3.
S
ectio
n 9.
6 4.
S
ectio
n 9.
6 5.
S
ectio
n 9.
6 6.
S
ectio
n 9.
6 7.
S
ectio
n 9.
6 8.
S
ectio
n 9.
6
3.6
Terr
estr
ial F
auna
1.
D
escr
ibe
the
terre
stria
l and
ripa
rian
faun
a oc
curri
ng in
the
area
s af
fect
ed b
y th
e P
roje
ct, n
otin
g th
e br
oad
dist
ribut
ion
patte
rns
in
1.
Sec
tion
9.4
2.
Sec
tion
9.4
Term
s of
Ref
eren
ce S
ectio
n R
elev
ant E
IS S
ectio
n re
latio
n to
veg
etat
ion,
topo
grap
hy a
nd s
ubst
rate
. Ide
ntify
and
map
wild
life
corri
dors
and
hab
itat a
long
the
prop
osed
rout
e.
Pro
vide
det
ail o
n th
e ex
istin
g na
ture
con
serv
atio
n va
lues
of t
he P
roje
ct a
rea
in te
rms
of:
2.
inte
grity
of e
colo
gica
l pro
cess
es, i
nclu
ding
hab
itats
of r
are
and
thre
aten
ed s
peci
es; a
nd
3.
biol
ogic
al d
iver
sity
, inc
ludi
ng h
abita
ts o
f rar
e an
d th
reat
ened
spe
cies
. 4.
Th
e E
IS s
houl
d id
entif
y an
y ac
tions
of t
he P
roje
ct th
at re
quire
an
auth
ority
und
er th
e E
nviro
nmen
t Pro
tect
ion
and
Bio
dive
rsity
C
onse
rvat
ion
Act
199
9 an
d N
atur
e C
onse
rvat
ion
Act
199
2. T
he d
escr
iptio
n sh
ould
indi
cate
any
are
as o
f sta
te o
r reg
iona
l sig
nific
ance
id
entif
ied
in a
n ap
prov
ed b
iodi
vers
ity p
lann
ing
asse
ssm
ent (
BP
A) p
rodu
ced
by th
e E
PA
. 5.
W
hile
refe
renc
e sh
ould
be
mad
e to
bot
h S
tate
and
Com
mon
wea
lth le
gisl
atio
n, re
fere
nce
to p
olic
ies
on th
reat
ened
spe
cies
and
ec
olog
ical
com
mun
ities
incl
udin
g an
y sp
ecie
s pr
otec
ted
unde
r bila
tera
l agr
eem
ents
bet
wee
n A
ustra
lia a
nd J
apan
(JA
MB
A) a
nd
betw
een
Aust
ralia
and
Chi
na (C
AMBA
) sho
uld
also
be
incl
uded
. 6.
A
ll su
rvey
s un
derta
ken
shou
ld b
e in
acc
orda
nce
with
bes
t pra
ctic
e ad
vice
from
the
EP
A a
nd s
houl
d in
clud
e co
nsid
erat
ion
of
seas
onal
ity, p
oten
tial f
or o
ccur
renc
e of
sig
nific
ant s
peci
es, r
arity
of s
peci
es a
nd th
e se
nsiti
vity
of t
he s
peci
es to
dis
turb
ance
.7.
D
iscu
ss a
ll lik
ely
dire
ct a
nd in
dire
ct e
nviro
nmen
tal h
arm
on
faun
a co
mm
uniti
es in
terre
stria
l env
ironm
ents
in s
ensi
tive
area
s.
3.
Sec
tion
9.4
4.
Sect
ion
9.4,
App
endi
x C
5.
S
ectio
n 9.
4 6.
S
ectio
n 9.
4 7.
S
ectio
n 9.
4
Des
crip
tion
of E
nviro
nmen
tal V
alue
s Th
e te
rrest
rial a
nd ri
paria
n fa
una
occu
rring
in th
e ar
eas
affe
cted
by
the
prop
osal
sho
uld
be d
escr
ibed
, not
ing
the
broa
d di
strib
utio
n pa
ttern
s in
rela
tion
to v
eget
atio
n, to
pogr
aphy
and
sub
stra
te.
The
desc
riptio
n of
the
faun
a pr
esen
t or l
ikel
y to
be
pres
ent i
n th
e ar
ea s
houl
d in
clud
e:
1.
spec
ies
dive
rsity
(i.e
. a s
peci
es li
st) a
nd a
bund
ance
of a
nim
als,
incl
udin
g am
phib
ians
, bird
s, re
ptile
s, m
amm
als
and
bats
; 2.
ha
bita
t req
uire
men
ts a
nd s
ensi
tivity
to c
hang
es; i
nclu
ding
mov
emen
t cor
ridor
s an
d ba
rrier
s to
mov
emen
t; 3.
th
e ex
iste
nce
of fe
ral o
r exo
tic a
nim
als;
4.
ex
iste
nce
of a
ny ra
re, t
hrea
tene
d or
oth
erw
ise
note
wor
thy
spec
ies/
com
mun
ities
in th
e st
udy
area
, inc
ludi
ng d
iscu
ssio
n of
rang
e,ha
bita
t, br
eedi
ng, r
ecru
itmen
t, fe
edin
g an
d m
ovem
ent r
equi
rem
ents
, and
cur
rent
leve
l of p
rote
ctio
n (e
.g. a
ny re
quire
men
ts o
f pro
tect
ed
area
man
agem
ent p
lans
); 5.
us
e of
the
area
by
avia
n an
d te
rres
trial
faun
a;
6.
iden
tify
Glo
ssy
Bla
ck C
ocka
too
feed
ing
tree
loca
tions
, and
pro
vide
mea
sure
s to
reta
in th
ese
trees
whe
re p
ossi
ble;
7.
Th
e E
IS s
houl
d co
ntai
n re
sults
from
sur
veys
for s
peci
es li
sted
as
thre
aten
ed u
nder
the
EP
BC
Act
with
atte
ntio
n to
spe
cies
indi
cate
d in
se
ctio
n xx
like
ly to
occ
ur w
ithin
are
as to
be
perm
anen
tly a
nd p
erio
dica
lly in
unda
ted.
Sur
veys
sho
uld
be c
ondu
cted
at t
he a
ppro
pria
tetim
e of
day
and
yea
r whe
n th
e sp
ecie
s ar
e kn
own
to b
e pr
esen
t on
the
site
, so
that
iden
tific
atio
n an
d lo
catio
n of
thes
e sp
ecie
s is
op
timal
. 8.
Th
e E
IS s
houl
d in
dica
te h
ow w
ell a
ny a
ffect
ed p
opul
atio
ns a
re re
pres
ente
d an
d pr
otec
ted
else
whe
re in
the
subr
egio
n w
here
the
Pro
ject
occ
urs.
1.
Sect
ion
9.4,
App
endi
x 9.
2 2.
S
ectio
n 9.
4 3.
S
ectio
n 9.
4 4.
Se
ctio
n 9.
4, A
ppen
dix
C
5.
Sec
tion
9.4
6.
Sec
tion
9.4
7.
Sec
tion
9.4
8.
Sec
tion
9.4
Pote
ntia
l Im
pact
s an
d M
itiga
tion
Mea
sure
s Th
is s
ectio
n sh
ould
dis
cuss
all
fore
seen
dire
ct a
nd in
dire
ct e
ffect
s on
terre
stria
l fau
na.
1.
Stra
tegi
es fo
r pro
tect
ing
rare
or t
hrea
tene
d sp
ecie
s sh
ould
be
desc
ribed
, and
any
obl
igat
ions
impo
sed
by S
tate
or C
omm
onw
ealth
enda
nger
ed s
peci
es le
gisl
atio
n or
pol
icy
shou
ld b
e di
scus
sed.
2.
Im
pact
s du
ring
cons
truct
ion
and
oper
atio
n of
the
Pro
ject
sho
uld
be a
sses
sed.
Sho
rt te
rm a
nd lo
ng te
rm d
urat
ions
sho
uld
be
cons
ider
ed. M
easu
res
to m
itiga
te th
e im
pact
on
habi
tat o
r the
inhi
bitio
n of
nor
mal
mov
emen
t, pr
opag
atio
n or
feed
ing
patte
rns,
and
chan
ge to
food
cha
ins
shou
ld b
e de
scrib
ed. A
ny p
rovi
sion
for b
uffe
r zon
es a
nd m
ovem
ent c
orrid
ors
shou
ld b
e di
scus
sed.
3.
Id
entif
y an
y im
pact
the
prop
osal
may
hav
e on
terre
stria
l fau
na, r
elev
ant w
ildlif
e ha
bita
t and
oth
er fa
una
cons
erva
tion
valu
es.
4.
Iden
tify
suita
ble
area
s fo
r com
pens
ator
y ha
bita
t (in
con
sulta
tion
with
Cou
ncil
and
NR
W) t
hat w
ill m
aint
ain/
enha
nce
wild
life
habi
tat a
nd
corri
dor f
unct
ions
in th
e ar
ea.
Dev
elop
men
t of m
itiga
tion
stra
tegi
es to
pro
vide
info
rmat
ion
on th
e fo
llow
ing
shou
ld b
e in
vest
igat
ed:
1.
Sect
ion
9.6,
App
endi
x C
2.
Se
ctio
n 9.
6, A
ppen
dix
C
3.
Sec
tion
9.6
4.
Sec
tion
9.6
5.
Sec
tion
9.6,
Sec
tion
19
6.
Sec
tion
9.6,
Sec
tion
19
7.
Sec
tion
9.6,
Sec
tion
19
8.
Sec
tion
9.6,
Sec
tion
19
9.
Sec
tion
9.6,
Sec
tion
19
10.
Sec
tion
9.6,
Sec
tion
19
Term
s of
Ref
eren
ce S
ectio
n R
elev
ant E
IS S
ectio
n 5.
C
onst
ruct
ion
activ
ities
that
will
min
imis
e fa
una,
incl
udin
g re
ptile
s, b
ecom
ing
trapp
ed o
r har
med
,
6.
use
of c
lear
ed v
eget
atio
n fo
r gro
und-
leve
l hab
itat;
7.
pr
ovis
ion
of fa
una
spot
ter d
urin
g cl
earin
g ac
tiviti
es;
8.
deta
il of
mea
sure
s pr
opos
ed to
min
imis
e w
ildlif
e ca
ptur
e an
d m
orta
lity
durin
g co
nstru
ctio
n; a
nd if
acc
iden
tal i
njur
ies
shou
ld o
ccur
the
met
hodo
logi
es to
ass
ess
and
hand
le in
jurie
s;
9.
faun
a m
anag
emen
t act
ions
for q
uarr
y si
tes;
and
10
. re
mov
al/re
tent
ion
of id
entif
ied
nest
ing
trees
/loca
tions
and
pro
visi
on o
f nes
t hol
low
s.
11.
Det
ails
of t
he p
ropo
sed
faun
a m
anag
emen
t and
miti
gatio
n st
rate
gies
dis
cuss
ed a
bove
sho
uld
be in
clud
ed in
the
EM
P.
12.
The
met
hod
of m
inim
isin
g th
e in
trodu
ctio
n/on
goin
g m
anag
emen
t of f
eral
ani
mal
s, a
nd o
ther
exo
tic fa
una
shou
ld b
e de
scrib
ed.
11.
Sec
tion
9.6,
Sec
tion
19
12.
Sec
tion
9.6,
Sec
tion
19
3.7
Aqu
atic
Bio
logy
A
quat
ic B
iolo
gy -
Des
crip
tion
of E
nviro
nmen
tal V
alue
s
1.
This
sec
tion
shou
ld d
iscu
ss a
quat
ic v
alue
s af
fect
ed b
y th
e pr
opos
al, n
otin
g th
e pa
ttern
s an
d di
strib
utio
n in
the
dam
impo
undm
ent,
wat
erw
ays
and
dow
nstre
am a
ssoc
iate
d fre
shw
ater
and
est
uarin
e en
viro
nmen
ts.
Th
e de
scrip
tion
of th
e aq
uatic
faun
a an
d flo
ra s
houl
d in
clud
e:
2.
fish
spec
ies,
mam
mal
s, re
ptile
s, a
mph
ibia
ns, c
rust
acea
ns a
nd a
quat
ic in
verte
brat
es o
ccur
ring
in th
e w
ater
way
s w
ithin
the
affe
cted
area
, and
dow
nstre
am e
stua
rine
envi
ronm
ent;
3.
an
y ra
re o
r thr
eate
ned
mar
ine
spec
ies
in d
owns
tream
env
ironm
ents
; 4.
co
mm
erci
al fi
sh s
peci
es w
hich
are
pre
sent
with
in th
e w
ater
way
s;
5.
othe
r fis
h sp
ecie
s an
d aq
uatic
inve
rtebr
ates
occ
urrin
g in
the
wat
erw
ays
with
in th
e P
roje
ct a
rea;
6.
di
scus
sion
of t
he s
ensi
tivity
of f
ish
habi
tats
to d
istu
rban
ce, i
nclu
ding
pot
entia
l dis
turb
ance
s an
d ch
ange
s re
sulti
ng fr
om th
e pr
opos
ed
wor
ks, e
.g. c
hang
es in
wat
er q
ualit
y (in
clud
ing
in re
gard
to c
hang
es in
wat
er le
vel a
nd fl
ow re
gim
es);
7.
aqua
tic p
lant
s;
8.
aqua
tic a
nd b
enth
ic s
ubst
rate
; 9.
ha
bita
t dow
nstre
am o
f the
pro
ject
or p
oten
tially
impa
cted
due
to c
hang
es in
floo
ding
regi
mes
on
asso
ciat
ed la
cust
rine
and
mar
ine
envi
ronm
ents
; and
10
. di
scus
sion
s of
any
crit
ical
mig
ratio
n/br
eedi
ng re
quire
men
ts fo
r nat
ive
aqua
tic s
peci
es.
11.
Dis
cuss
the
requ
irem
ent o
r oth
erw
ise
for a
fish
way
to b
e co
nstru
cted
as
part
of th
e pr
ojec
t and
the
proc
ess
for d
eter
min
ing
with
DP
I&F
if a
Wat
erw
ay B
arrie
r Wor
ks A
ppro
val i
s re
quire
d.
1.
Sec
tion
10.3
2.
S
ectio
n 10
.3
3.
Sec
tion
10.3
4.
S
ectio
n 10
.3
5.
Sec
tion
10.3
6.
S
ectio
n 10
.3
7.
Sec
tion
10.3
8.
S
ectio
n 10
.3
9.
Sec
tion
10.3
10
. Se
ctio
n 10
.5
11.
Sect
ion
10.2
Aqu
atic
Bio
logy
- Po
tent
ial I
mpa
cts
and
Miti
gatio
n M
easu
res
Pote
ntia
l Im
pact
s an
d M
itiga
tion
Mea
sure
s 1.
D
escr
ibe
any
rare
or t
hrea
tene
d sp
ecie
s, a
nd a
ny o
blig
atio
ns im
pose
d by
Sta
te o
r Com
mon
wea
lth le
gisl
atio
n or
pol
icy
or in
tern
atio
nal
treat
y ob
ligat
ions
(i.e
. JA
MB
A, C
AM
BA
). E
mph
asis
sho
uld
be g
iven
to p
oten
tial e
nviro
nmen
tal h
arm
to d
owns
tream
ben
thic
and
in
terti
dal c
omm
uniti
es, s
eagr
ass
beds
and
man
grov
es.
2.
Dis
cuss
exi
stin
g an
d po
tent
ial c
hang
es in
fish
pop
ulat
ions
as
a re
sult
of th
e pr
ojec
t.
3.
Dis
cuss
effe
cts
of c
hang
es to
flow
regi
me
dow
nstre
am, i
nclu
ding
the
effe
ct o
f cha
nges
in w
ater
qua
lity,
sal
inity
, hab
itat s
truct
ure
and
flora
.4.
D
eter
min
e ef
fect
s of
incr
ease
d le
vel i
n th
e im
poun
dmen
t and
pro
ject
ed v
aria
tions
in th
e le
vel o
f the
impo
undm
ent o
n aq
uatic
faun
a,
parti
cula
rly in
cre
eks
flow
ing
into
the
impo
undm
ent.
5.
D
eter
min
e th
e po
tent
ial i
mpa
cts
on c
omm
erci
al a
nd re
crea
tiona
l fis
herie
s, a
ddre
ssin
g is
sues
suc
h as
acc
ess,
cha
nges
to s
tock
s
1.
Sec
tion
10.2
2.
S
ectio
n 10
.4
3.
Sec
tion
10.4
4.
S
ectio
n 10
.4
5.
Sec
tion
10.4
Term
s of
Ref
eren
ce S
ectio
n R
elev
ant E
IS S
ectio
n (s
peci
es, p
opul
atio
n nu
mbe
rs a
nd s
truct
ure,
recr
uitm
ent t
o fis
hery
), an
d an
y po
tent
ial f
or fi
sh k
ills a
nd m
itiga
tion
stra
tegi
es.
3.8
Cul
tura
l Her
itage
C
ultu
ral H
erita
ge -
Des
crip
tion
of E
nviro
nmen
tal V
alue
s1.
D
escr
ibe
the
exis
ting
cultu
ral h
erita
ge v
alue
s th
at m
ay b
e af
fect
ed b
y th
e P
roje
ct a
ctiv
ities
. 2.
A
cultu
ral h
erita
ge s
tudy
if re
quire
d, w
ill d
escr
ibe
indi
geno
us a
nd n
on-in
dige
nous
cul
tura
l her
itage
site
s an
d pl
aces
, and
thei
r val
ues.
2.
S
ectio
n 17
.1, 1
7.2
3.
Sec
tion
17.1
C
ultu
ral H
erita
ge -
Pote
ntia
l Im
pact
s an
d M
itiga
tion
Mea
sure
s1.
Th
e en
viro
nmen
tal h
arm
to c
ultu
ral h
erita
ge v
alue
s in
the
vici
nity
of t
he p
roje
ct s
houl
d be
man
aged
und
er a
cul
tura
l her
itage
man
agem
ent p
lan
(CH
MP
) dev
elop
ed s
peci
fical
ly fo
r the
pro
ject
.
1.
Sec
tion
17.1
3.
9 A
ir En
viro
nmen
t A
ir En
viro
nmen
t - D
escr
iptio
n of
Env
ironm
enta
l Val
ues
1.
This
sec
tion
shou
ld d
escr
ibe
the
exis
ting
air e
nviro
nmen
t, w
hich
may
be
affe
cted
by
the
prop
osal
in th
e co
ntex
t of e
nviro
nmen
tal
valu
es a
s de
fined
by
the
Env
ironm
enta
l Pro
tect
ion
Act
199
4 an
d E
nviro
nmen
tal P
rote
ctio
n (A
ir) P
olic
y. I
t sho
uld
also
dis
cuss
air
qual
ity g
oals
con
tain
ed in
the
Nat
iona
l Env
ironm
ent P
rote
ctio
n M
easu
re (N
EP
M) A
mbi
ent A
ir Q
ualit
y 19
98.
2.
Am
bien
t air
qual
ity c
ondi
tions
in te
rms
of p
artic
ulat
e m
atte
r sho
uld
be d
escr
ibed
for a
ny s
ensi
tive
site
s (re
side
nces
) in
prox
imity
to th
e da
m a
nd a
ssoc
iate
d in
frast
ruct
ure
deve
lopm
ent a
reas
, inc
ludi
ng a
ny b
asel
ine
mon
itorin
g re
sults
.
1.
Sec
tion
11.4
2.
S
ectio
n 11
.4
Air
Envi
ronm
ent -
Pot
entia
l Im
pact
s an
d M
itiga
tion
Mea
sure
s Th
e fo
llow
ing
air q
ualit
y is
sues
sho
uld
be c
onsi
dere
d:
1.
Impa
cts
of d
ust g
ener
atio
n fro
m c
onst
ruct
ion
activ
ities
, esp
ecia
lly fr
om b
last
ing
activ
ities
ass
ocia
ted
with
qua
rries
and
in c
lose
pr
oxim
ity to
resi
denc
es;
2.
Pre
dict
ed c
hang
es to
exi
stin
g ai
r qua
lity
at s
ensi
tive
rece
ptor
s an
d du
st g
ener
atio
n du
ring
cons
truct
ion;
3.
D
iscu
ss p
oten
tial a
re q
ualit
y im
pact
s fro
m v
ehic
le e
mis
sion
s an
d an
y ot
her s
ourc
es; a
nd
4.
Prop
ose
any
amel
iora
tion
or m
itiga
tion
mea
sure
s fo
r eac
h id
entif
ied
impa
ct re
latin
g to
dus
t gen
erat
ion,
veh
icle
and
equ
ipm
ent
emis
sion
s an
d ga
seou
s em
issi
ons
1.
Sec
tion
11.5
2.
S
ectio
n 11
.6
3.
Sec
tion
11.6
4.
S
ectio
n 11
.5, 1
9
3.10
G
reen
hous
e G
as Im
pact
s Th
is s
ectio
n of
the
EIS
sho
uld:
1.
P
rovi
de a
n in
vent
ory
of p
roje
cted
ann
ual e
mis
sion
s du
ring
cons
truct
ion
for e
ach
rele
vant
gre
enho
use
gas,
with
tota
l em
issi
ons
expr
esse
d in
‘CO
2 eq
uiva
lent
’ ter
ms;
2.
B
riefly
des
crib
e m
etho
d(s)
by
whi
ch e
stim
ates
wer
e m
ade.
3.
P
rovi
de a
n as
sess
men
t of t
he ty
pe a
nd v
olum
e of
gre
enho
use
gase
s em
itted
by
the
Pro
ject
dur
ing
cons
truct
ion
and
oper
atio
n an
d th
e m
easu
res
take
n to
redu
ce e
mis
sion
s in
line
with
nat
iona
l and
sta
te a
bate
men
t pol
icie
s an
d gu
idel
ines
.
1.
Sec
tion
11.7
2.
S
ectio
n 11
.7
3.
Sec
tion
11.7
3.11
C
limat
e C
hang
e A
dapt
atio
n Th
e E
IS s
houl
d pr
ovid
e an
ass
essm
ent o
f the
Pro
ject
’s v
ulne
rabi
litie
s to
clim
ate
chan
ge a
nd d
escr
ibe
poss
ible
ada
ptat
ion
stra
tegi
es fo
r the
ac
tivity
.
1.
Sec
tion
7.3
3.12
N
oise
and
Vib
ratio
n N
oise
and
Vib
ratio
n - D
escr
iptio
n of
Env
ironm
enta
l Val
ues
1.
The
iden
tific
atio
n of
pot
entia
l noi
se s
ourc
es fr
om th
e co
nduc
t of t
he p
roje
ct a
re to
be
iden
tifie
d.
2.
Pro
ject
act
iviti
es, e
spec
ially
in re
gard
s to
qua
rry
oper
atio
n co
uld
adve
rsel
y im
pact
on
nois
e an
d vi
brat
ion
at p
roxi
mal
sen
sitiv
e1.
S
ectio
n 12
.2
2.
Sec
tion
12.3
Term
s of
Ref
eren
ce S
ectio
n R
elev
ant E
IS S
ectio
n re
cept
ors
and
base
line
mon
itorin
g sh
ould
be
unde
rtake
n at
a s
elec
tion
of s
ensi
tive
site
s po
tent
ially
affe
cted
by
the
prop
osal
. 3.
Th
e lo
catio
ns o
f sen
sitiv
e si
tes
shou
ld b
e id
entif
ied
on a
map
at a
sui
tabl
e sc
ale.
The
resu
lts o
f any
bas
elin
e m
onito
ring
of n
oise
and
vi
brat
ion
in th
e pr
opos
ed v
icin
ity o
f the
pro
posa
l sho
uld
be d
escr
ibed
. 4.
C
omm
ent s
houl
d be
pro
vide
d on
any
cur
rent
act
iviti
es n
ear t
he p
ropo
sal a
rea
that
may
cau
se a
bac
kgro
und
leve
l of g
roun
d vi
brat
ion
(for e
xam
ple:
maj
or ro
ads,
qua
rryi
ng a
ctiv
ities
, etc
.).
3.
Sec
tion
12.3
4.
S
ectio
n 12
.2
Noi
se a
nd V
ibra
tion
- Pot
entia
l Im
pact
s an
d M
itiga
tion
Mea
sure
s1.
Th
e po
tent
ial e
nviro
nmen
tal h
arm
of n
oise
at a
ll po
tent
ially
sen
sitiv
e pl
aces
, in
parti
cula
r any
pla
ces
of w
ork
or re
side
nce,
sho
uld
be
quan
tifie
d an
d co
mpa
red
with
obj
ectiv
es, s
tand
ards
to b
e ac
hiev
ed a
nd m
easu
rabl
e in
dica
tors
. 2.
P
ropo
sals
to m
inim
ise
or e
limin
ate
thes
e ef
fect
s sh
ould
be
prov
ided
, inc
ludi
ng d
etai
ls o
f any
scr
eeni
ng, l
inin
g, e
nclo
sing
or m
ound
ing
of c
onst
ruct
ion
site
s, o
r tim
ing
sche
dule
s fo
r con
stru
ctio
n th
at w
ould
min
imis
e en
viro
nmen
tal h
arm
and
env
ironm
enta
l nui
sanc
e fro
mno
ise
and
vibr
atio
n.
3.
Com
mun
ity c
onsu
ltatio
n pr
oced
ures
to b
e em
ploy
ed to
not
ify re
side
nts
of b
last
ing
even
ts s
houl
d be
det
aile
d.
4.
Ass
essm
ent s
houl
d be
mad
e of
the
pote
ntia
l em
issi
on o
f low
-freq
uenc
y no
ise
(noi
se w
ith c
ompo
nent
s be
low
200
Hz)
from
maj
or
cons
truct
ion
equi
pmen
t. If
nece
ssar
y, m
easu
res
shou
ld b
e de
scrib
ed fo
r red
ucin
g th
e in
tens
ity o
f the
se c
ompo
nent
s.
5.
A d
iscu
ssio
n sh
ould
be
supp
lied
on b
last
ing
whi
ch m
ight
cau
se g
roun
d vi
brat
ion
or fl
y ro
ck o
n, o
r adj
acen
t to,
the
site
. Th
e m
agni
tude
, du
ratio
n an
d fre
quen
cy o
f any
vib
ratio
n sh
ould
be
indi
cate
d.
6.
Mea
sure
s to
pre
vent
or m
inim
ise
envi
ronm
enta
l nui
sanc
e an
d ha
rm s
houl
d be
iden
tifie
d.
7.
Ass
essm
ent s
houl
d be
mad
e of
the
pote
ntia
l im
pact
s (in
clud
ing
com
plia
nce
with
rele
vant
legi
slat
ion)
of b
last
ing
requ
ired,
incl
udin
gpo
tent
ial b
uffe
rs to
min
imis
e or
elim
inat
e th
ese
effe
cts.
Bla
stin
g no
ise
and
vibr
atio
n lim
its a
re p
rovi
ded
in s
ectio
n 61
of t
heE
nviro
nmen
tal P
rote
ctio
n R
egul
atio
n 19
98.
Ref
eren
ce s
houl
d al
so b
e m
ade
to th
e E
PA
Gui
delin
e: N
oise
and
Vib
ratio
n fro
m B
last
ing.
1.
Sec
tion
12.6
, 12.
7 2.
S
ectio
n 12
.10
3.
Sec
tion
12.1
0 4.
S
ectio
n 12
.2
5.
Sec
tion
12.7
6.
S
ectio
n 12
.10
7.
Sec
tion
12.7
3.13
H
azar
d, R
isk
Safe
ty
Haz
ard
Ana
lysi
s Th
is s
ectio
n of
the
EIS
sho
uld
desc
ribe
the
pote
ntia
l haz
ards
and
risk
s th
at m
ay b
e as
soci
ated
with
the
Pro
ject
. A
pre
limin
ary
haza
rd
anal
ysis
sho
uld
be c
ondu
cted
for t
he P
roje
ct.
The
prel
imin
ary
haza
rd a
naly
sis
shou
ld in
corp
orat
e po
ssib
le h
azar
ds, a
ccid
ents
, and
abno
rmal
eve
nts
that
may
aris
e fo
r the
Pro
ject
, bot
h du
ring
cons
truct
ion
and
in o
pera
tion.
1.
Sec
tion
14.2
, 14.
3
Ris
k A
sses
smen
t 1.
A
pre
limin
ary
risk
asse
ssm
ent f
or a
ll co
mpo
nent
s of
the
Pro
ject
(inc
ludi
ng, b
ut n
ot li
mite
d to
, dam
wal
l, qu
arrie
s, c
lear
ing,
dow
nstre
am
flood
ing)
sha
ll be
und
erta
ken
as p
art o
f the
EIS
pro
cess
in a
ccor
danc
e w
ith a
ppro
pria
te p
arts
of A
NC
OLD
and
Que
ensl
and
Dam
Saf
ety
Reg
ulat
or g
uide
lines
and
AS
/NZS
Ris
k M
anag
emen
t Sta
ndar
d 43
60:1
999.
2.
Th
e E
IS s
houl
d de
al c
ompr
ehen
sive
ly w
ith o
n-si
te ri
sks.
Ext
erna
l ris
ks to
the
Pro
ject
sho
uld
also
be
cons
ider
ed. E
xter
nal r
isks
from
na
tura
l haz
ards
cou
ld b
e de
term
ined
on
the
basi
s of
AS
/NZS
Ris
k M
anag
emen
t Sta
ndar
d 43
60:1
999.
The
EIS
sho
uld
indi
cate
that
the
proj
ect w
ill c
ompl
y w
ith re
leva
nt ri
sk a
sses
smen
t and
man
agem
ent g
uide
lines
. 3.
Th
e st
udy
shou
ld a
sses
s ris
ks d
urin
g th
e co
nstru
ctio
n, d
ecom
mis
sion
ing
of te
mpo
rary
con
stru
ctio
n w
orks
and
ope
ratio
nal p
hase
sas
soci
ated
with
the
Pro
ject
. The
se ri
sks
shou
ld b
e as
sess
ed in
qua
ntita
tive
term
s w
here
pos
sibl
e.
4.
The
anal
ysis
sho
uld
exam
ine
the
likel
ihoo
d of
thes
e co
nseq
uenc
es b
eing
exp
erie
nced
, bot
h in
divi
dual
ly a
nd c
olle
ctiv
ely.
Qua
ntita
tive
leve
ls o
f ris
ks a
nd ri
sk c
onto
urs
shou
ld b
e pr
esen
ted
from
the
abov
e an
alys
is.
5.
Det
ails
sho
uld
be p
rovi
ded
on th
e sa
fegu
ards
that
wou
ld b
e em
ploy
ed o
r ins
talle
d to
redu
ce th
e lik
elih
ood
and
seve
rity
of h
azar
ds,
cons
eque
nces
and
risk
s to
per
sons
, fau
na a
nd e
nviro
nmen
tally
sen
sitiv
e si
tes
with
in a
nd a
djac
ent t
o th
e P
roje
ct a
rea.
The
info
rmat
ion
shou
ld in
clud
e th
e re
duce
d le
vel o
f ris
k th
at w
ould
be
expe
rienc
ed w
ith th
ese
safe
guar
ds in
pla
ce.
6.
A c
ompa
rison
of a
sses
sed
and
miti
gate
d ris
ks w
ith a
ccep
tabl
e ris
k cr
iteria
for l
and
uses
adj
acen
t to
the
Pro
ject
are
a sh
ould
be
pres
ente
d.
1.
Sec
tion
14.5
, 14.
6 2.
S
ectio
n ??
3.
S
ectio
n 14
.3
4.
Sec
tion
14.6
5.
S
ectio
n 14
.7
6.
Sec
tion
??
Term
s of
Ref
eren
ce S
ectio
n R
elev
ant E
IS S
ectio
n
3.14
Em
erge
ncy
Man
agem
ent P
lan
An
outli
ne o
f the
pro
pose
d em
erge
ncy
man
agem
ent p
roce
dure
s is
to b
e pr
ovid
ed fo
r the
rang
e of
situ
atio
ns id
entif
ied
in th
e ab
ove
risk
asse
ssm
ent a
s pr
ovid
ing
mea
sura
ble
risks
. An
Em
erge
ncy
Man
agem
ent P
lan
is to
be
deve
lope
d in
con
sulta
tion
with
the
rele
vant
em
erge
ncy
serv
ices
and
incl
uded
in th
e E
nviro
nmen
tal M
anag
emen
t Pla
n.
1.
Sec
tion
19.2
3.15
W
aste
Man
agem
ent
1.
Hav
ing
rega
rd fo
r bes
t pra
ctic
e w
aste
man
agem
ent s
trate
gies
, the
Env
ironm
enta
l Pro
tect
ion
(Was
te M
anag
emen
t) P
olic
y 20
00 (E
PP
Was
te) a
nd th
e E
nviro
nmen
tal P
rote
ctio
n (W
aste
Man
agem
ent)
Reg
ulat
ion
2000
(EP
R W
aste
), th
e P
roje
ct’s
for w
aste
avo
idan
ce,
reus
e, re
cycl
ing,
trea
tmen
t and
dis
posa
l sho
uld
be d
escr
ibed
.
1.
Sec
tion
15
3.16
Tr
ansp
ort a
nd R
oads
Tr
ansp
ort M
etho
ds a
nd R
oute
s Th
e E
IS s
houl
d de
scrib
e th
e ex
istin
g ro
ad n
etw
ork
and
inte
rsec
tions
of t
he s
urro
undi
ng re
gion
spe
cify
ing
curre
nt tr
affic
vol
umes
, inc
ludi
ng,
but n
ot li
mite
d to
, the
Gol
d C
oast
-Spr
ingb
rook
, Ner
ang-
Mur
will
umba
h an
d N
eran
g-B
eaud
eser
t roa
d ne
twor
ks.
The
EIS
sho
uld
also
de
scrib
e an
d as
sess
the
stab
ility
and
dur
abili
ty o
f exi
stin
g br
idge
s/cu
lver
ts a
nd e
mba
nkm
ents
. Th
e E
IS s
houl
d di
scus
s tra
nspo
rt m
etho
ds
and
rout
es fo
r del
iver
ing
cons
truct
ion
and
oper
atio
nal e
quip
men
t and
mat
eria
ls, o
ther
nec
essa
ry g
oods
and
con
sum
able
s an
d w
orkf
orce
tra
nspo
rtatio
n. In
form
atio
n sh
ould
incl
ude:
2.
Th
e lik
ely
impa
cts
and
miti
gatio
n st
rate
gies
of i
ncre
ased
traf
fic o
n lo
cal a
nd re
gion
al ro
ad n
etw
orks
(with
app
ropr
iate
dire
ctio
nal
dist
ribut
ions
) 3.
Fi
ndin
gs o
f stu
dies
and
ass
essm
ents
sho
uld
be in
corp
orat
ed in
to a
road
man
agem
ent s
trate
gy in
clud
ing
Tran
spor
t and
Tra
ffic
Man
agem
ent P
lans
.
4.
The
EIS
sho
uld
deta
il an
y pr
opos
als
to p
rovi
de c
entra
lised
sta
ff tra
nspo
rt to
site
and
incl
ude
the
prov
isio
n th
at re
leva
nt a
utho
ritie
s su
ch
as th
e Q
ueen
slan
d P
olic
e S
ervi
ce w
ill b
e ad
vise
d in
adv
ance
and
incl
uded
in c
onsu
ltatio
n on
sta
ff tra
nsit
met
hods
and
pro
cedu
res.
5.
Ref
eren
ce s
houl
d be
mad
e to
any
rela
tions
hip
betw
een
Pro
ject
road
wor
ks a
nd w
orks
pro
pose
d in
the
curre
nt R
oad
Impl
emen
tatio
nP
rogr
am(s
) of M
R. R
oad
infra
stru
ctur
e im
pact
s sh
ould
be
desc
ribed
and
ass
esse
d ac
cord
ing
to M
R’s
Gui
delin
es fo
r Ass
essm
ent o
f R
oad
Impa
cts
of D
evel
opm
ent (
2006
). R
efer
ence
sho
uld
be m
ade
to o
ther
MR
pla
nnin
g do
cum
ents
. 6.
Th
e E
IS s
houl
d de
scrib
e th
e ex
istin
g pu
blic
tran
spor
t net
wor
k, in
clud
ing
scho
ol b
us s
ervi
ces,
and
dis
cuss
the
likel
y im
pact
s an
d m
itiga
tion
stra
tegi
es o
f inc
reas
ed tr
affic
on
the
safe
pro
visi
on o
f sch
ool b
us s
ervi
ces
in th
e pr
ojec
t are
a.
7.
An
anal
ysis
of i
mpa
cts
on tr
affic
, roa
d ne
twor
ks a
nd ro
ad u
sers
and
sug
gest
ed m
itiga
tion
stra
tegi
es if
con
stru
ctio
n ac
tiviti
es a
nd
quar
ryin
g ne
eds
to b
e un
derta
ken
offs
ite s
houl
d be
indi
cate
d.
1.
Sec
tion
13.6
2.
S
ectio
n 13
.6
3.
Sec
tion
13
4.
Sec
tion
13
5.
Sec
tion
13.4
6.
S
ectio
n 13
.6
Roa
d R
eloc
atio
ns: P
oten
tial I
mpa
cts
and
Miti
gatio
n M
easu
res
Ass
essm
ent o
f im
pact
s fo
r the
ent
ire a
rea
impa
cted
by
the
Pro
ject
sho
uld
disc
uss
the
follo
win
g:
1.
The
likel
y im
pact
s an
d m
itiga
tion
stra
tegi
es o
f new
road
s or
road
real
ignm
ents
that
are
requ
ired
as a
resu
lt of
the
Pro
ject
, inc
ludi
ng
impa
cts
on a
ll st
akeh
olde
rs a
long
the
rout
es. I
nclu
ding
with
in th
is d
iscu
ssio
n sh
ould
be:
2.
R
oad
real
ignm
ent r
equi
rem
ents
, cle
arly
indi
cate
d on
map
s w
ith e
xist
ing
infra
stru
ctur
e an
d pl
anne
d re
alig
nmen
ts in
dica
ted;
3.
A
ssoc
iate
d la
nd re
quire
men
ts to
be
disc
usse
d in
det
ail i
n S
ectio
n 3.
1.2.
2 –
Land
Use
and
Ten
ure;
4.
A
n as
sess
men
t of t
he p
oten
tial t
o is
olat
e co
mm
uniti
es (s
uch
as S
prin
gbro
ok) t
o be
pro
vide
d;
5.
An
asse
ssm
ent o
f the
pot
entia
l to
disr
upt c
omm
unity
acc
ess
to a
ny h
ealth
, edu
catio
n or
gov
ernm
ent s
ervi
ces,
and
any
rele
vant
faci
litie
s su
ch a
s sh
ops,
chu
rche
s, c
lubs
as
a re
sult
of th
e re
alig
nmen
ts;
6.
How
eac
h of
thes
e is
sues
will
be
man
aged
and
dis
rupt
ion
min
imis
ed s
houl
d be
dis
cuss
ed.
1.
Sec
tion
13.6
2.
S
ectio
n 13
.6
3.
Sec
tion
13.6
4.
S
ectio
n 13
.4
5.
Sec
tion
13.4
6.
S
ectio
n 13
.6
4 So
cio-
econ
omic
Env
ironm
ent
Term
s of
Ref
eren
ce S
ectio
n R
elev
ant E
IS S
ectio
n
4.1
Soci
al V
alue
s So
cial
Val
ues
- Des
crip
tion
of E
nviro
nmen
tal V
alue
sTh
is s
ectio
n de
scrib
es th
e ex
istin
g so
cial
val
ues
that
may
be
affe
cted
by
the
prop
osal
. Th
e so
cial
am
enity
and
use
of t
he p
ropo
sal a
rea
for r
ecre
atio
nal,
fishi
ng, s
porti
ng, e
duca
tiona
l or r
esid
entia
l pur
pose
s sh
ould
be
desc
ribed
. 1.
S
ectio
n 16
.1
Soci
al V
alue
s - P
oten
tial I
mpa
cts
and
Miti
gatio
n M
easu
res
The
soci
al im
pact
ass
essm
ent o
f the
pro
ject
sho
uld
cons
ider
the
info
rmat
ion
gath
ered
in th
e co
mm
unity
con
sulta
tion
prog
ram
and
the
anal
ysis
of t
he e
xist
ing
soci
o-ec
onom
ic e
nviro
nmen
t, an
d de
scrib
e th
e pr
ojec
t’s im
pact
, bot
h be
nefic
ial a
nd a
dver
se, o
n th
e lo
cal
com
mun
ity.
The
impa
cts
of th
e pr
ojec
t on
loca
l res
iden
ts, c
omm
unity
ser
vice
s an
d re
crea
tiona
l act
iviti
es a
re to
be
anal
ysed
and
brie
fly
disc
usse
d. T
he n
atur
e an
d ex
tent
of t
he c
omm
unity
con
sulta
tion
prog
ram
are
to b
e de
scrib
ed a
nd a
sum
mar
y of
the
resu
lts in
corp
orat
ed in
th
e E
IS.
The
EIS
sho
uld
addr
ess
the
follo
win
g m
atte
rs:
1.
Com
mun
ity
2.
Wor
kfor
ce
3.
Floo
d M
itiga
tion
For i
dent
ified
impa
cts
to s
ocia
l val
ues,
sug
gest
miti
gatio
n an
d en
hanc
emen
t stra
tegi
es a
nd fa
cilit
ate
initi
al n
egot
iatio
ns to
war
ds a
ccep
tanc
e of
thes
e st
rate
gies
. P
ract
ical
mon
itorin
g re
gim
es s
houl
d al
so b
e re
com
men
ded.
1.
Sec
tion
16.2
4.2
Econ
omy
This
sec
tion
desc
ribes
the
exis
ting
econ
omic
env
ironm
ent t
hat m
ay b
e af
fect
ed b
y th
e pr
ojec
t. T
he e
cono
mic
ana
lysi
s co
mpo
nent
of t
he
EIS
sho
uld
cons
ider
: 1.
th
e si
gnifi
canc
e of
this
Pro
ject
on
the
loca
l and
regi
onal
eco
nom
ic c
onte
xt;
2.
the
antic
ipat
ed in
crea
sed
supp
ly a
nd re
liabi
lity
of w
ater
with
in th
e G
old
Coa
st re
gion
and
flow
on
effe
cts;
3.
th
e co
st to
all
leve
ls o
f gov
ernm
ent o
f any
add
ition
al in
frast
ruct
ure
prov
isio
n;
4.
an o
utlin
e of
the
econ
omic
flow
s of
the
proj
ect e
xpen
ditu
re o
n th
e re
gion
al a
nd s
tate
eco
nom
ies;
5.
an
y ne
gativ
e ec
onom
ic im
pact
on
affe
cted
loca
l ind
ivid
uals
or b
usin
esse
s fro
m th
e co
nstru
ctio
n of
the
proj
ect;
6.
any
nega
tive
econ
omic
impa
ct o
n th
e pr
ojec
t via
bilit
y du
e to
the
cost
of t
he lo
ng-te
rm p
rovi
sion
of f
ish
pass
age.
Whe
re fi
sh p
assa
ge is
a
requ
irem
ent,
it w
ill b
e fo
r the
life
of t
he s
truct
ure
of th
e da
m (a
s op
pose
d to
the
com
mer
cial
life
of t
he d
am).
1.
Sec
tion
16.3
2.
S
ectio
n 16
.3
3.
Sec
tion
16.3
4.
S
ectio
n 16
.3
5.
Sec
tion
16.3
6.
S
ectio
n 16
.3
4.3
Empl
oym
ent a
nd tr
aini
ng
This
sec
tion
shou
ld p
rovi
de d
etai
ls o
n th
e em
ploy
men
t req
uire
men
ts a
nd s
kills
bas
e of
the
requ
ired
wor
kfor
ce fo
r bot
h th
e co
nstru
ctio
n an
d op
erat
ions
pha
ses
of th
e pr
ojec
t. Th
e re
port
shou
ld a
lso
desc
ribe
the
depl
oym
ent s
trate
gies
pro
pose
d fo
r the
wor
kfor
ce o
ver t
heco
nstru
ctio
n pe
riod.
1.
In
form
atio
n sh
ould
be
prov
ided
on
the
acco
mm
odat
ion
requ
irem
ents
for t
he w
orkf
orce
, (if
any)
, and
if a
pplic
able
, of t
heir
fam
ily
mem
bers
.2.
In
par
ticul
ar, w
ith re
gard
s to
ant
icip
ated
wor
kfor
ce im
pact
s, th
e fo
llow
ing
shou
ld b
e ad
dres
sed:
3.
es
timat
es s
houl
d be
pro
vide
d of
:
a)
cons
truct
ion
wor
kfor
ce -
i.e. t
he n
umbe
r of w
orke
rs to
be
empl
oyed
on-
site
dur
ing
the
cons
truct
ion
activ
ities
, inc
ludi
ng th
enu
mbe
r of s
ub-c
ontra
ctor
s an
d an
out
line
of th
e re
crui
tmen
t sch
edul
e an
d po
licie
s fo
r the
recr
uitm
ent o
f wor
kers
b)
oper
atio
nal p
hase
wor
kfor
ce -
i.e. t
he n
umbe
r of a
ny a
dditi
onal
wor
kers
to b
e em
ploy
ed o
n-si
te d
urin
g op
erat
iona
l ac
tiviti
es.
4.
On
the
mat
ter o
f wor
kfor
ce tr
aini
ng, t
he E
IS s
houl
d de
scrib
e th
e pr
ojec
t’s re
latio
n an
d us
e of
stra
tegi
es re
spon
ding
to G
over
nmen
t
1.
Sec
tion
16.4
2.
S
ectio
n 16
.4
3.
Sec
tion
16.4
4.
S
ectio
n 16
.4
Term
s of
Ref
eren
ce S
ectio
n R
elev
ant E
IS S
ectio
n P
olic
y re
latin
g to
:
The
leve
l of t
rain
ing
prov
ided
for c
onst
ruct
ion
cont
ract
s on
Que
ensl
and
Gov
ernm
ent b
uild
ing
and
cons
truct
ion
cont
ract
s
Indi
geno
us e
mpl
oym
ent o
ppor
tuni
ties
5 En
viro
nmen
tal M
anag
emen
t Pla
n A
n E
nviro
nmen
tal M
anag
emen
t Pla
n (E
MP
) sho
uld
be p
rovi
ded
deta
iling
the
mea
sure
s to
be
adop
ted
to a
ddre
ss id
entif
ied
impa
cts
durin
gth
e co
nstru
ctio
n, o
pera
tion
and
mai
nten
ance
pha
ses
of th
e P
roje
ct.
1.
Sec
tion
19