As well as the environmental team from the RTA, an independent environmental representative assesses various aspects of the works and checks for compliance. The environmental representative’s responsibility is to ensure the project’s compliance with the Minister for Planning’s conditions of approval and that obligations from the planning approval process are met. The environmental management representative is required to audit specific work activities, review reports, assess environmental monitoring data and undertake regular site inspections of the project works.
Prior to the commencement of construction, an environmental management plan is prepared which guides the implementation of the environmental mitigation measures throughout the life of the project. The management plan is available on the project’s website.
The management plan addresses environmental management objectives and strategies including:
Environmental management procedures for all construction processes.
Monitoring, inspection and test plans for all activities and environmental qualities e.g. specific tests and protocols.
Environmental management instructions for all environmental control processes which do not follow common practices or where the absence of such instruction could be potentially detrimental to the environment.
Consultation requirements with relevant government agencies.
A community consultation and notification strategy including and involving local community, relevant government agencies and Great Lakes Council.
The environmental management plan addresses:
Noise and vibration.
Air quality.
Water quality and runoff.
Erosion and sedimentation.
Flooding and drainage.
Groundwater.
Contaminated spoil and acid sulphate soil.
Energy use.
Vermin.
Hazards and risks.
Spoil stockpiling and disposal.
Flora and fauna.
Wetlands.
Resource use and recycling.
Utilities, access and traffic.
Property adjustments.
Heritage and archaeology.
Geotechnical issues (including landslip and settlement).
Visual screening, landscaping and rehabilitation.
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