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APPENDIX B1 Construction Traffic and Access Management Plan

WestConnex M4 Widening Major Civil Works JUNE 2016

Document control

File name App B1 TAMP Rev 7.docx

Report name Construction Traffic and Access Management Plan WestConnex M4 Widening Major Civil Works

Revision number Rev 7

Document No. N1023-MP-03-B1-01-07

Approval

Patrick McCormack Peter Monsted

RCPBJV Project Manager RCPBJV Environmental Manager

Revision history

Rev Date Description Approval

0 16/01/2015 Issued for review N/A

1 25/02/2015 2nd Issue for review N/A

2 02/04/2015 WCX-M4 comments N/A

3 07/04/2015 For DP&E Submission N/A

4 30/04/2015 DP&E Comments N/A

5 11/05/2015 Further DP&E Comments

6 14/12/2015 Revision to Appendix C

7 18/06/2016 Updated following CEMP review

Distribution of controlled copies

Copy no. Issued to Version

1 Project Manager

2 Environmental Representative

3 Construction Manager

4 Environmental Manager

5 Community Relations Manager

6 WCX-M4 Representative

7 WCX-M4 Environmental Manager

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CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION 10

1.1 Context 10

1.2 Background 10

1.3 Purpose, Objectives and Targets 10

1.4 Environmental Management System Overview 11

1.5 Traffic Management overview 11

1.6 Constraints 14

1.7 Risks 14

2 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 15

2.1 Relevant Legislation and Guidelines 15

2.2 Conditions of Approval 15

3 ORGANISATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES 18

3.1 Project Management Overview 18

3.2 Roles and Responsibilities 18

4 CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS 22

4.1 Construction Activities 22

4.2 Impacts 22

4.3 Mitigation and Management Measures 23

4.4 Property Access 24

4.5 Relevant Management Measures from EIS and Submissions Report 25

4.6 Construction Site Compounds and Ancillary Facilities 27

4.7 Traffic Generation 29

4.8 Parking 29

4.9 Traffic Phasing 29

4.10 Typical Design Parameters –Construction Activities 31

4.11 Material Haulage Operations 32

4.12 Traffic Data and Analysis 36

5 MINIMISE ROAD USER DELAY 37

5.1 Description 37

5.2 Process 37

5.3 Delay Minimisation Strategies 37

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5.4 Implement Management Measures 37

6 MAINTAIN ACCESS FOR HEAVY VEHICLES 39

6.1 Description 39

6.2 Heavy Vehicles 39

6.3 Construction Impacts 39

6.4 Management Measures 39

7 PUBLIC TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT 40

7.1 Description 40

7.2 Construction Impact 40


8 MANAGING PEDESTRIANS 42

8.1 Description 42

8.2 Process 42


8.4 Define the Work Area 42

8.5 Temporary Footpaths 43

8.6 Pedestrian Crossings 43

9 MANAGING BICYCLES 44

9.1 Description 44

9.2 Process 44



10 MANAGE CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC 46

10.1 Description 46

10.2 Process 46

10.3 Driver Responsibilities 46

10.4 Types of Vehicles 47

10.5 Hazardous Movements 47

10.6 Vehicle Movement Plans 47

10.7 Haulage Routes On-site 48

10.8 Haulage Routes on the Road Network 48

10.9 Implement Environmental Controls 50

10.10 Monitor Haulage Operations 51

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10.11 Managing Ancillary Facility Traffic 51

11 OBTAIN WORK PERMIT & ROAD OCCUPANCY APPROVALS 52

11.1 Description 52

11.2 Process 52

11.3 Road Occupancy Conditions 53

11.4 Authorisation Limitations 53

12 ROADWORK SPEED LIMITS 54

12.1 Description 54

12.2 Process 54

12.3 Authorisation Limitations 56

13 USE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES 57

13.1 Description 57

13.2 Process 57

13.3 Signage and Road Markings 57

14 TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS 60

14.1 Description 60

14.2 Process 60

15 CONDUCT TRAFFIC CONTROL INSPECTIONS 64

15.1 Description 64

15.2 Process 64

15.3 Amendment 65

16 TRAFFIC CONTROL ROAD SAFETY AUDITS 66

16.1 Description 66

16.2 Overview 66

16.3 Audit Methodology 66

16.4 Audit Frequency and Responsibility 67

16.5 Audit Checklists 68

16.6 Amendment 68

17 MANAGE UNPLANNED INCIDENTS 69

17.1 Adaptive Response Management 69

17.2 Process 69

17.3 Management of Unplanned Incidents and Adaptive Response to Incidents 69

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17.4 Manage Construction Site Emergencies 70

18 MANAGE SPECIAL AND MAJOR EVENTS 71

18.1 Description 71

18.2 Definition 71

18.3 Guideline 71

18.4 Responsibility for Special and Major Events 71

18.5 Types of Special and Major events 72

19 CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION 73

19.1 Description 73

19.2 Process 73

19.3 Consultation 74

19.4 Communication Methods 75

19.5 Traffic Consultation Groups 76

20 CONDUCT REPORTING 77

20.1 Description 77

20.2 Process 77

20.3 Frequency of Reporting 77

20.4 Methods of Reporting 77

21 REVIEW AND IMPROVEMENT 78

21.1 Training and Awareness 78

21.2 Continuous Improvement 78

21.3 Update and Amendment 78

APPENDIX A: HAULAGE ROUTES 79

APPENDIX B: TEMPORARY CYCLE ROUTE ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

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Glossary

AFMP Ancillary Facilities Management Plan

ARM Active Risk Manager

AS/NZS Australian Standard/New Zealand Standard

CEMP Construction Environment Management Plan

CIP Community Involvement Management Plan

CoA Conditions of Approval

DEMO District Emergency Management Officer

DP&E Department of Planning and Environment

EIS Environmental Impact Statement

Emergency

An emergency is defined as an unforseen event, which requires urgent attention to protect life or property or an occasion when emergency services (Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance or State Emergency Services) take control of a portion of the road network.

EMS Environmental Management System

ESD Entering Site Distance

EWMS Environmental Work Method Statement

FAS Flashing Arrow Signs

IPWEA Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia

ITS Intelligent Transport Systems

LATMS Local Area Traffic Management Scheme

LEMO Local Emergency Management Officer

LOW Limit of Work

local roads For this document, unless specified, local roads include all roads other than the M4 Motorway associated with the Project. This includes State Roads, Regional Roads, and local roads

PCMP Pedestrian/Cyclist Management Plan

Project, The WestConnex M4 Widening Major Civil Works

RFS Rural Fire Service


Glossary

RCPBJV

Rizzani de Eccher Australia Pty Ltd/CPB Contractors Pty Ltd Joint Venture

Formerly Rizzani de Eccher Australia Pty Ltd/Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd Joint Venture

RMS Roads and Maritime Services

Road Safety Audit Austroads defines a road safety audit as a formal examination of a future road or traffic project or an existing road, in which an independent, qualified auditor(s) reports on the roads crash potential and safety performance.

ROL Road Occupancy Licence

SES State Emergency Service

SISD Safe Intersection Sight Distance

SMC Sydney Motorway Corporation (formerly WestConnex Delivery Authority)

SPE Senior Project Engineer

SWMS Safe Work Method Statement

SPR Scope and Performance Requirements

SZA Speed Zoning Authorisation

TAMP Construction Traffic and Access Management Plan

TC@WS Traffic Control at Work Sites

TCG Transport Co-ordination Group

TCS Traffic Control Signals

TMC Transport Management Centre

TMP Traffic Management Plan

TPD Traffic Phasing Drawing

TTLG Traffic and Transport Liaison Group

TWD Temporary Works Drawing

VMP Vehicle Movement Plan

VMS Variable Message Sign

WCX-M4 Subsidiary of Sydney Motorway Corporation (formerly WestConnex Delivery Authority)


1 Introduction 1.1 Context

The Construction Traffic and Access Management Plan (TAMP) forms part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for WestConnex M4 Widening Major Civil Works (the Project).

This TAMP has been prepared to address the requirements of the Conditions of Approval (CoA), the mitigation measures listed in the WestConnex M4 Widening Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), the Deed requirements and all applicable legislation.

1.2 Background

The TAMP describes how Rizzani de Eccher Australia Pty Ltd/CPB Contractors Pty Ltd Joint Venture (RCPBJV) will safely manage vehicular, cyclists and pedestrian traffic during the design and construction phases of the Project.

The M4 Widening EIS assessed the impacts of construction of the Project on traffic and other road users with Chapter 6.5 and the Traffic and Transport Working Paper in Appendix C. The TAMP includes the management requirements outlined in these documents to minimise construction traffic impacts on road users, including pedestrians and cyclists.

The strategies identified in this plan address the points outlined below and the conditions in the Table 2-1:

• Traffic management objectives & targets • Constraints & risks • Potential road network impacts and the mitigation and management of them, e.g. development of Traffic

Management Plans (TMPs) • Organisation and responsibilities • Management process tools • Describe the controls & measures to be applied • Specific community / stakeholder consultation process and community relations strategies for managing

changed traffic conditions, e.g. Traffic and Transport Liaison Group • Auditing, inspections and monitoring • Obtaining relevant approvals, e.g. road occupancy approvals • Unplanned incidents

Within this TAMP and throughout the life of the M4 Widening Project a Local Road is defined as any road that is not the M4 Motorway or its on/off ramps.

1.3 Purpose, Objectives and Targets

1.3.1 Purpose

The plan describes how the RCPBJV will manage traffic and access during construction to ensure:

• the provision of a safe environment for road users and workers; • any impact on road users and asset operation is kept to a minimum; • access is maintained for the local community, transport operators, (including over-dimension load

movements) and commercial developments; and road users and local communities are regularly informed in relation to changed traffic conditions; and

• advance warning of changes to normal traffic conditions.


1.3.2 Objectives

The objectives for managing the impact of the Project construction activities on traffic are:

• safety of all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists; • minimise disruption to all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists; • ensure the M4 Motorway and surrounding road network continues to function adequately; • limit impacts on public transport services; • minimise changes to traffic operations; • minimise access disruptions to adjoining properties; • minimise construction activities on local roads in residential areas wherever possible; • avoid heavy vehicle movements in peak traffic and outside of standard working hours; and • effective management of complaints in accordance with the Community Involvement Plan (CIP).

1.3.3 Targets

The following targets have been established for the management of traffic and access during the project

• no increase in roadwork related crashes during construction; • minimise impact to effective and efficient operation of the asset during construction; • achieve an outstanding result in all functional areas; and • implement traffic management that raises the industry standard.

1.4 Environmental Management System Overview

The overall Environmental Management System (EMS) for the Project is described in the CEMP. Section 4.1 of the CEMP provides details of RCPBJV environmental management framework for the Project.

Management measures identified in this Plan will be incorporated into the relevant Traffic Management Plans (TMP). The following documents and associated procedures may be included in the TMP:

• Traffic Phasing Drawing TPD(s); • Temporary Works Drawing(s); • Traffic Control Plans (TCPs); • Pedestrian/Cyclist movement plan (PCMP); • Vehicle Movement Plans (VMP); and • Construction Activities Description.

Used together, the CEMP, strategies and procedures form management guides that clearly identify required environmental management actions for reference by RCPBJV personnel and contractors.

The review and document control processes for this Plan are described in Section 9 and 10 of the CEMP.

1.5 Traffic Management overview

RCPBJV recognises the effective management of construction impacts on the road network is critical to the success of our projects. We seek to build and maintain a reputation of giving the utmost consideration to the needs of road users, not only by providing safe environments but minimising impacts on the road network. This plan provides direction on the controls to be applied and demonstrates how RCPBJV will conform to the Project requirements with Roads and Maritime and relevant stakeholders.


The traffic management principles to be applied by RCPBJV on this project will ensure:

• the provision of a safe environment for road users and workers; • any impact on road users is kept to a minimum; • access is maintained for the local community, transport operators, (including over-dimension load

movements) & commercial developments; and • road users and local communities are regularly informed in relation to changed traffic conditions.

1.5.1 Development Process

The TAMP is a sub plan of the CEMP and approved by Department of Planning and Environment (DP&E). The TAMP is developed in consultation with Councils, emergency services, road user groups, and pedestrian and bicycle user groups as outlined in Section 19 and Table 19-1.

In respect of the obligations under the Project Deed, RCPBJV acts in accordance with the Deed, including the SPR and the CoA.

The TAMP will be further developed and updated with any relevant changes which may occur during the design process as well as any subsequent amendments which may occur during the process of construction. It will also be updated to address any issues that are identified during the audit process outlined in Section 8 and 9 of CEMP and also to avoid the recurrence of any non-conformance to the safety of road users and the public.

Any revisions to the TAMP or its Appendices will be in accordance with the process outlined in Section 1.6 of the CEMP. This states that consultation will continue throughout the M4W Major Civil Works with relevant stakeholders and government authorities including DP&E. The outcomes of this consultation will be documented where relevant in subsequent revisions of the TAMP. A copy of the updated TAMP and changes will be distributed to all relevant stakeholders (including DP&E) in accordance with the approved document control procedure – refer to Section 10 of the CEMP.

1.5.2 Traffic Management Plans

The TMPs detail the specific road safety and traffic management and access measures that will be applied by the Project whilst undertaking the construction works. The TMPs are based on the principles and strategies of the TAMP, and the obligations under the Project Deed, Roads and Maritime G10, CoA and the requirements of relevant road authorities and other stakeholders. TMPs are submitted at least 20 days prior to work and include the associated Traffic Control Plans, and where required, temporary works drawings. TMPs include as required:

• an overview of the construction activities and traffic management requirements; • a description of traffic management during establishment, construction and for specific events (e.g.

sporting events at Homebush stadium); • traffic management measures that will be implemented; • an analysis of resultant traffic conditions and impacts analysis; and • appendices, including:

Construction Compound Drawings; TCP’ss; Speed Zone information and plans not required for all TMP’s; a program for traffic management establishment; and details of stakeholder consultations.


1.5.3 Traffic Phasing Drawings

TPDs are prepared progressively to illustrate the proposed traffic phasing to be implemented at each stage of the Project. These drawings include:

• traffic staging sequencing; • construction methodology; • identify the need for temporary works; • specify any particular traffic management measures / controls; • define work areas; and • illustrate the available travel lanes.

The phasing drawings are based on the design drawings, and are prepared in association with the construction program.

1.5.4 Temporary Works Drawings

Temporary Works Drawings are detailed design plans of changes to roadways that are required to facilitate construction phasing and are developed progressively during the Project. These drawings are based on the TPDs and include (not all types of drawings are applicable to every TMP):

• Earthworks; • Drainage; • horizontal & vertical alignments; • carriageway cross sections; • lane configuration; • junction treatments; • property access modifications; • environmental controls; • pavement design; • lines & sign posting; • TCPs; • safety barriers; and • road side furniture.

1.5.5 Traffic Control Plans

The TCPs are diagrams that illustrate the signs and traffic control devices that will be installed to warn traffic, and guide it around or past, or if necessary through the work site, e.g. contra-flow utilising opposing carriageways. These plans will address the specific measures stipulated within the TMPs and will comply with the requirements of Australian Standard AS 1742.3 and the Traffic Control at Work Sites manual.

1.5.6 Pedestrian and Cycle Movement Plans

Pedestrian and Cycle Movement Plans are diagrams that illustrate the changes to pedestrian and cycle access around and in the vicinity of construction sites as a result of construction works. They may include as required details of signs, pavement markings and devices that will be installed to guide pedestrians and cyclists it around or past, or if necessary through the work site.


1.5.7 Safe Work Method Statements

Where it is considered that a work process must be carried-out in a strictly controlled manner to ensure the specified safety requirements are met, a specific SWMS will be prepared and implemented. The SWMSs are prepared in consultation with the workforce, relevant functional managers and engineers. The SWMS are briefed to the workforce and implement before the related work starts, to ensure the issues relating to safety are appropriately addressed.

1.6 Constraints

Constraints are those issues (contractual, regulatory, physical or social) that define the environment and conditions under which the works must be undertaken. The road safety and traffic management constraints are defined by: the project approvals; requirements of road authorities and other stakeholders; traffic / transport legislation and technical standards. A list of the various technical specifications, guidelines and standards identified as being applicable to the project are included in Section 2.1.2 of this plan.

1.7 Risks

Risk management, in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 4360:2004 is an integral component of RCPBJV’s Management System. Risk management for this project involves a systematic method of identifying, analysing and controlling the risks associated with the project’s activities or processes, to minimise loss and maximise opportunities.

Risk analysis for this project has involved both a quantitative assessment of commercial risk and qualitative assessment of risks that could significantly impact upon project objectives and targets and strategies to control or minimise them. By monitoring the implementation of the controls put in place, RCPBJV ensures that the desired outcomes are achieved.

Risk associated with each specific TMP will be addressed and managed in accordance with the approved TMP. These risks are identified in consultation with RMS, TMC (Transport Management Centre) and any other relevant stakeholders.


2 Environmental Requirements 2.1 Relevant Legislation and Guidelines

2.1.1 Legislation

Legislation relevant to managing traffic and access includes:

• Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act); and • Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act).

Relevant provisions of the above legislation are explained in the register of legal and other requirements included in Appendix A1 of the CEMP.

2.1.2 Guidelines and standards

The main guidelines, specifications and policy documents relevant to this Plan include:

Roads and Maritime Specifications

• D&C Q6 Quality Management System • D&C R132 Safety Barrier Systems • D&C R141 Pavement Marking • D&C R142 Retroreflective Raised Pavement Markers • D&C R143 Signposting • Traffic Signals Equipment Specifications • SI/TCS/8 Installation of Traffic Light Signals

Roads and Maritime Publications

• Road Design Guide • Road Occupancy Manual • Traffic Control at Work Sites Manual • Supplement to the Austroads Guide to the Structural Design of Pavements

Australian Standards

• AS/NZS 4602 High visibility safety garments • AS 4852.2 Variable Message Signs – Part 2: Portable Signs

Austroads Publications

• AGPT02/08 Guide to Pavement Technology - Part 2: Pavement Structural Design • AGRS06/09 Guide to Road Safety Part 6: Road Safety Audit

NSW Government

• Roads Regulation 2008

2.2 Conditions of Approval

The CoA relevant to the TAMP are listed below in Table 2-1. A cross reference is also included to indicate where the condition is addressed in this Plan or other Project management documents.


Table 2-1 Conditions of Approval relevant to the TAMP No. Condition of Approval (CoA) Document Reference

B12

The SSI is to be designed with the objective of minimising adverse changes to existing access arrangements and services for other transport modes. This includes minimising impacts to public transport bus services (speed and reliability) and the implementation of bus priority measures, where feasible and reasonable, in consultation with Transport for NSW.

Design Report: Main Alignment and Local Roads

B13 The SSI shall be designed to minimise impacts on future opportunities to improve pedestrian and cycle connectivity across and adjacent to the project.

Design Report: Main Alignment and Local Roads

Homebush Bay Drive Cycle Route Modification

B14

In relation to new or modified local road, parking, pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, the SSI shall be designed:

(a) in consultation with the relevant roads authority;

(b) to take into consideration existing and future demand, road safety and traffic network impacts;

(c) to meet relevant design, engineering and safety guidelines, including Austroads Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice; and

be endorsed by an suitably qualified and experienced person that has considered the above matters.

Section 19

D18 The SSI shall be constructed, where feasible and reasonable, to avoid the use of local roads (through residential streets) by heavy vehicles to gain access to ancillary facilities.

Section 10

D19 Access to construction compounds via local roads shall be limited to standard construction hours, where practicable.

Section 10.8.2 Section 10.11

D20

Safe pedestrian and cyclist access through or around worksites shall be maintained during construction. In circumstances where pedestrian and cyclist access is restricted due to construction activities, a satisfactory alternate route shall be provided and signposted.

Section 8.5

Section 9.4.2

D21

Construction vehicles (including staff vehicles) associated with the SSI shall be managed to:

(a) Minimise parking or queuing on public roads;

(b) Minimise idling and queuing in local residential streets where practicable; and

(c) Adhere to the nominated haulage routes identified in the Construction Traffic Management Plan required under condition D32(c).

Section 1.5

Section 10.7 & 10.8

Appendix A

D22

Access to all properties shall be maintained during construction, where feasible and reasonable, unless otherwise agreed by the relevant property owner or occupier. Any access physically affected by the SSI shall be reinstated to at least an equivalent standard, unless agreed with by the property owner.

Section 4.4


No. Condition of Approval (CoA) Document Reference

D23

Upon determining the haulage route(s) for construction vehicles associated with the SSI, and prior to construction, a suitably qualified and experienced independent expert shall prepare a Road Dilapidation Report for all local roads utilised. The Report shall assess the current condition of the road and describe mechanisms to restore any damage that may result due to its use by traffic and transport related to the construction of the SSI. The Report shall be submitted to the Relevant Council for review prior to the commencement of haulage.

Following completion of construction, a subsequent Report shall be prepared to assess any damage to the road that may have resulted from the construction of the SSI.

Measures undertaken to restore or reinstate roads affected by the SSI shall be undertaken in a timely manner, in accordance with the reasonable requirements of the Relevant Council, and at the full expense of the Proponent.

Note:

• Nothing in this condition restricts the Proponent commencing adjustments and minor upgrades to the existing road network to cater for construction traffic and installation of temporary project signage prior to the commencement of construction.

Section 4.3

(Report prepared prior to Construction – April 2015)

Councils to receive a copy:

• Auburn

• Parramatta

• Strathfield

• Holroyd

D32 (c)

A Construction Traffic and Access Management Plan to ensure traffic and access controls are implemented to avoid or minimise impacts on traffic, pedestrian and cyclist access, and the amenity of the surrounding environment. The Plan shall be developed in consultation with the relevant Council, emergency services, road user groups, and pedestrian and bicycle user groups, and include, but not necessarily be limited to:

This Plan

i) identification of construction traffic routes and construction traffic volumes

(including heavy vehicle/spoil haulage) on these routes

Section 10, Table 4-2, Table 4-4 and Appendix A

ii) details of vehicle movements for construction sites and site compounds including parking, dedicated vehicle turning areas, and ingress and egress points;

Section 10

iii) discussion of construction impacts that could result in disruption of traffic, public transport, pedestrian and cycle access, access to public land, property access, including details of oversize load movements, and the nature and duration of those impacts;

Section4.2, 6.2, 7.2, 8.3, and 9.3

iv) details of management measures to minimise traffic impacts, including temporary road work traffic control measures, onsite vehicle queuing and parking areas and management measures to minimise peak time congestion and measures to ensure safe pedestrian and cycle access

Section 4.3, 5.4, 6.4, 7.3, 8, and 9.4

v) details of measures to maintain or provide alternative safe and accessible routes

for pedestrians throughout the duration of construction, including provision of replacement pedestrian and cyclist paths where necessary;

Section 8 and 9

vi) details of measures to maintain connectivity for cyclists, with particular emphasis on providing adequate access between key existing cycle routes;

Section 9.4

vii) details of measures to manage traffic movements, parking, loading and unloading at ancillary facilities during out-of-hours work

Section 10.11

viii) details of methods to be used to communicate proposed future traffic changes to

affected road users, pedestrians and cyclists, consistent with the Community Communication Strategy required under condition C1

Section 19

ix) an adaptive response plan which sets out a process for response to any traffic, construction or other incident; and

Section 1717

x) mechanisms for the monitoring, review and amendment of this plan. Section 16

Section 21


3 Organisation and Responsibilities 3.1 Project Management Overview

The management of this project is organised under the control of RCPBJV Project Manager, as depicted in the Project Organisation Chart. RCPBJV may engage the services of specialised subcontractors in carrying out its duties, while always retaining control and coordination of the design and construction processes.

RCPBJV employees will manage all matters requiring communication or coordination with other contractors or with Roads and Maritime, thus ensuring there is always ‘one point of contact’ during the course of the project.

3.2 Roles and Responsibilities

The RCPBJV Project Team’s organisational structure and overall roles and responsibilities are outlined in Section 4.2 of the CEMP. Specific responsibilities for the implementation of traffic management are detailed in Section 3.2.1 and Section 3.2.2 of this Plan.

The role of specific personnel in implementing this plan, are identified further in Section 5 to Section 20.

3.2.1 Traffic management roles and responsibilities

The Project has engaged a Traffic and Maintenance SPE to focus on road safety and traffic management activities during the design and construction phase. The responsibilities of the traffic management team, reporting to the Traffic and Maintenance SPE, are listed below.

Traffic and Maintenance Senior Project Engineer

• Support construction staff in the planning and coordination of traffic management activities in a timely and efficient manner.

• Manage the planning, development, implementation, revisions, and approvals with the relevant authorities and stakeholders (where required) of the TAMP, TMPs and TCPs.

• Ensure all traffic management measures are planned, implemented and maintained in accordance with the SPR, best practice, including all relevant safety regulations and standards.

• Ensure all traffic management measures are planned, implemented and maintained in accordance with possible requirements of relevant stakeholders

• Liaise and maintain a productive relationship with the WCX-M4, Roads and Maritime, Transport for NSW Transport Management Centre (TMC), Local Councils, NSW Police, emergency services and other stakeholders on all traffic and incident related issues.

• Prepare, in consultation with the Construction Team, the Construction Traffic Phasing Plans • Assist the Design Team to facilitate delivery of Temporary Works Drawings, in accordance with the

relevant standards. • Monitor and evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of traffic management activities of the project, including

road user delays and where necessary implement corrective actions to rectify any deficiencies. • Investigate traffic related incidents / hazards, identify preventative measures and manage the

implementation of actions to mitigate, future occurrences. • Manage the Project’s road safety audit and inspection process, implement corrective actions and

maintain detailed records. • Assist the Community Relations Manager with the dissemination of changed traffic condition

information to potentially affected parties, including road users, local communities and transport operators.


• Liaise with the Environmental Manager regarding compliance with the CoA including haulage routes, pedestrian and cyclist interactions, hours of work etc.

Traffic Engineer

• Support the construction staff in the planning and coordination of traffic management activities in timely and efficient manner.

• Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, revisions, and approvals of the TMPs and TCPs.

• Assist to ensure all traffic management measures are planned, implemented and maintained in accordance with CoA, the Deed, best practice, and relevant safety regulations and standards.

• Obtain Road Occupancy Licences (ROLs) and Speed Zone Authorisations (SZA) approvals from the TMC.

• Assist with the preparation of Construction Phasing Plans and Temporary Works Drawings in accordance with the relevant standards.

• Monitor and evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of traffic management activities of the project, including road user delays and support the Traffic and Maintenance SPE to implement corrective actions to rectify any deficiencies.

• Assist in conducting road safety audits and inspections, implement corrective actions and maintain detailed records.

• Assist with the investigate traffic related incidents / hazards, identify preventative measures and manage the implementation of actions to mitigate future occurrences.

• Conduct field surveillance of the road network, with the aim to identify unusual congestion, incidents, non-conforming traffic control and unsafe road conditions.

• Actively participate in the response to unplanned incidents/ hazards, and task incident management teams accordingly, to make the site safe.

• Co-ordinate all traffic management activities. • Under the guidance of the Traffic and Maintenance SPE, proactively implement mitigation measures to

address unsafe road conditions, and unusual traffic congestion. • Conduct pre-start inspections and regular night/weekly/weekend inspections of traffic controls,

including VMPs, and where necessary instructs the rectification of deficiencies. • Ensure records are kept for unplanned incidents, and when traffic controls are in operation, including

the installation and removal of regulatory signage, daily/weekly inspections and audits.

Traffic Foreman

• Conduct field surveillance of the road network to identify unusual congestion, incidents, non-conforming traffic control and unsafe road conditions.

• Manage the day to day operations and work load of the traffic control team • Ensure deliveries and heavy vehicles adhere to designated haulage routes • Plan and manage the installation of long term signage • Manage the implementation of traffic control lay outs ensuring adequate number of staff and equipment

are on-site • Manage the implementation of traffic switches, barrier relocation and all traffic related exercises • In conjunction with the Traffic and Maintenance SPE, investigate traffic related incidents / hazards,

identify preventative measures and manage the implementation, of actions to mitigate, future occurrences.


• Organise repairs, maintenance, purchase and/or replacement of all traffic control equipment and vehicles

• Manage the maintenance of all traffic control devices, line marking, signage, delineation and other equipment or areas as required

• Assist with the development of traffic control plans • Liaise with construction foreman and leading hands to ensure all works are carried out with the correct

traffic control in a safe and timely manner • Ensure the OH&S needs of all staff, especially traffic control teams members are met • Manage the delivery of materials and entry of vehicles to site on a day to day basis, this includes

providing traffic control as required and compliance with the approved construction hours and haulage routes

• Attend and action items raised at Environment and/or Construction and other relevant Team Meetings in a timely manner

Traffic Control Team Member

• Install and remove traffic control, including speed zones, in strict accordance with a Traffic Control Plan and all relevant Guides and Manuals

• Carry out maintenance of all traffic control devices, line marking, signage, delineation and other equipment or areas as required

• Provide assistance as directed, at incident sites, including direction from emergency services, e.g. Police • Install and maintain long term signage • Monitor heavy vehicles to ensure designated haulage routes are used • Relocate, repair and maintain traffic control plant, such as but not limited to: portable VMS, trailer

mounted arrow boards, vehicle mounted arrow boards, crash cushions, flashing beacons and vehicle mounted attenuators

• Organise and maintain the yard, workshops and associated depots and storage areas/containers to a high standard of cleanliness and safety

• Implement corrective actions and undertake duties as directed by the Traffic Foreman • Support construction staff in the planning, coordinating and monitoring of traffic management activities

in timely and efficient manner. • Assist with the planning, development, implementation, and revisions of TCPs. • Assist the Traffic and Maintenance SPE to ensure that all traffic management measures are planned,

implemented and maintained in accordance with the CoA, the Deed, best practice, including all relevant regulations and standards.

• Conduct field surveillance of the road network, with the aim to identify unusual congestion, incidents, non-conforming traffic control and unsafe road conditions.

• Liaise with construction staff and traffic control teams, in the planning, coordination, and monitoring of traffic operations, and to facilitate the implementation of corrective actions.

• Prepare necessary reports, and maintain incident records and inspections logs. • Action items raised at Environment, Construction and other relevant Team Meetings in a timely manner • Manage, maintain and ensure the safe and clean implementation of contra-flow operations

3.2.2 Other Construction Personnel and Responsibilities

The Construction Team is responsible for all construction activities, key construction personnel and their traffic management related responsibilities are described below.

Construction Manager


• Supports the delivery of the road safety and traffic management objectives. • Implements the principles and requirements of the TAMP. • Provides direction and support to the Traffic and Maintenance SPE to enable effective planning of

temporary traffic management arrangements. • Ensures all construction team members receive the appropriate training.

Project Superintendent

• Allocates field resources as required. • Supports the delivery of the road safety and traffic management objectives. • Assists with the implementation of the TAMP. • Provides support to the Traffic and Maintenance SPE to enable effective planning of temporary traffic

management arrangements. • Ensures relevant field team members receive the appropriate training.

Engineer(s) responsible for the work activity

• Assists in the delivery of the road safety and traffic management objectives outlined in the TAMP and TMPs.

• Plans all work activities and identifies the required traffic management arrangements to facilitate the works in consultation with the Traffic Engineer

• Liaises with the Traffic Engineer in the planning and implementation of the required traffic management arrangements.

• Assists with the preparation of TCPs to facilitate the works in consultation with the Traffic Engineer

Senior Paving Engineer(s)

• Plan all paving activities and identify the required traffic management arrangements to facilitate the works in consultation with the Traffic Engineer

• Assist in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the VMPs. • Liaise with the Traffic Engineer in the development, planning and implementation of the required traffic

management arrangements.

3.2.3 Other Roles and Responsibilities

WCX-M4 Representative

• Liaise with Roads and Maritime and the Transport Management Centre • Co-ordinates the stakeholder management requirements for the development and approval of the

traffic management plans • Approve traffic management plans for each phase of work.

Transport Management Centre

• Approve and issue road occupancy licences • Co-ordinate incident management response with RCPBJV • Notify RCPBJV of any special events or restrictions to road closures • Provide comments on the traffic management plans • Issue short term soft traffic management speed zone authorisations


4 Construction Impacts 4.1 Construction Activities

The construction activities that have the potential to impact on traffic and access during the delivery of the Project include:

• Establishment and operation of site ancillary facilities • Establishment and operation of construction work areas (e.g. installation of temporary concrete safety

barriers etc.) • Services relocations. • Construction of temporary road pavements, temporary construction accesses & temporary median

crossovers. • Clearing and grubbing of trees and vegetation. • Installation of transverse drainage pipes and structures. • Installation of pavement stormwater drainage including sub-soils. • Deliveries of materials (e.g. steel reinforcement, concrete and quarry products). • Transportation and placement of Super Tee bridge beams and planks. • Reconstruction of permanent local roads. • Construction of permanent flexible and rigid pavement. • Construction of On/Off Ramp pavements and associated tie-ins.

Refer also to the Aspects and Impacts Register included in Appendix A2 of the CEMP.

4.2 Impacts

The construction of this project will impact on the existing traffic flows along the M4 Motorway and the various local roads in close proximity to the M4 road corridor (refer to the Aspects and Impacts Register included in Appendix A2 of the CEMP). During the construction phase, the potential impacts on the environment including the existing Motorway and local roads will include:

• reduced roadwork speed limits which will potentially increase travel times, • one lane alternate (stop/slow) operations (only local roads) which may result in temporary delays and

increased travel times • haulage operations and over-dimension vehicle movements which may create temporary traffic hazards

for other vehicles in the city of haulage operations. • short term contra-flow which will have reduce speed limits and potentially reduce travel time • full local road and Motorway closures (short term) which may result in temporary delays and increased

travel times. • Detours for cyclists and pedestrians resulting in increased travel time or delays. • Altered public transport routes resulting in increased travel times. • Altered access to public areas (e.g. reserves) and properties • Noise from construction vehicles along local roads used to access site areas and ancillary facilities.

Some adverse impacts on the environment including road users, pedestrians and cyclists attributable to the Project are anticipated. Relevant aspects and the potential for related impacts have been considered in a risk assessment in Section 3.4 of Appendix A2 of the CEMP. Section 4.3 provides a suite of mitigation measures that will be implemented to avoid or minimise those impacts.


4.3 Mitigation and Management Measures

Wider traffic implications and significant impacts that could result from construction activities shall be avoided by implementing the following measures:

• TMPs developed for all aspects of construction that would require temporary changes to the M4 Motorway and local roads. The TMPs provide the necessary controls to be implemented, including signage, barrier installation etc, during staging for traffic management and include the applicable TCPs, VMPs, PCMPs to minimise impacts on other road users. These documents are developed on a progressive basis throughout construction.

• VMPs prepared for vehicle movements within the construction areas and ancillary facilities. These Plans are updated as each stage of construction changes and will provide designated parking areas; show internal traffic flows to minimise reversing; dedicated vehicle turning areas; identify stockpile and laydown areas where loading and unloading will occur.

• Construction planning and efficient resource management will minimise on-site vehicle queuing and reduce the impact of idling vehicles on receivers.

• The capacity of the motorway (number of traffic lanes) during peak times will be maintained in each direction to limit the potential for significant traffic delays along the motorway and in the wider Sydney road network. Any works during peak time congestion will be done in accordance with the Transport Management Centre requirements.

• Existing breakdown lanes will be incorporated into long term construction work zones • Works requiring lane occupancies on the M4 are only proposed at night (11pm to 3am) when traffic

characteristics satisfy the TMC lane closure requirements and contraflow traffic arrangements can be implemented with minimal overall traffic disruption.

• RCPBJV will maintain access for all vehicles along the motorway. Some temporary short and long term closures of local roads may be required.

• Notifications to road users will be done prior to traffic changes. This will include the use of Variable Message Sign(s)(VMS), static road signs, etc.

• Prior to construction all local roads potentially used/affected by construction traffic (including haulage routes) will be part of a dilapidation survey (excluding regional, arterial and other major roads) as required by CoA D23. The dilapidation report will be prepared during April 2015 by an independent expert and submitted to the relevant councils (Auburn, Parramatta, Strathfield, and Holroyd) for review prior to commencement of haulage. The outcome of the consultation will be provided to DP&E as required by CoA D23. Following completion of construction, a subsequent dilapidation report will be prepared to assess any damage to the road that may have resulted from the construction of the Project. Restoration and reinstatement of roads affected by the Project will be undertaken in a timely manner in accordance with the reasonable requirements of the relevant councils (Auburn, Parramatta, Strathfield, and Holroyd) and at the expense of the Project

The main impact of the construction works on the road network will consist of the road users experiencing increased travel times. To keep the road user delays along the M4 Motorway to a minimum, RCPBJV plan and phase all works to avoid road occupancies during peak periods.

A traffic representative will conduct an assessment of the road network directly affected by the construction activities and where required include the results in the relevant TMP. This assessment will assist in determining the need for specific mitigation measures. The facilities to be assessed will include, but are not limited to:


• Existing on-street parking, (including type and associated time limits) • Existing Traffic Controls • Traffic Control Signals (TCS) at intersections • Existing junction configurations • Restrictions on existing traffic movements (right turn bans etc) • Local Area Traffic Management Schemes (LATMS) • Existing road occupancies • Public Transport (buses (includes stops), taxis) • Traffic generating developments, (e.g. schools, shopping centres, churches, industrial areas, hospitals,

etc) • Temporary access arrangements or restrictions for local residents, businesses, • Emergency vehicle access points • Heavy vehicle movement restrictions, including over dimension vehicle loads • Pedestrians, including disabled persons • Cyclists (local roads)

Typically, this will be undertaken in two processes:

1: RMS/TMC carry out assessment based on TCG discussions and TMP’s submitted for approval

2. RCPBJV carry out traffic analysis to determine likely impact due to our diversions / closures, based upon requirements or directions from RMS or TMC.

4.4 Property Access

RCPBJV considers minimising the impact and maintaining the amenity of local residents in the vicinity of the construction works to be very important. In this regard, various environmental and traffic management measures will be applied, in particular those measures that maintain access to the road network. These will include:

• Considering the access requirement of adjacent properties when determining ancillary facility and construction site access points,

• Minimising queuing of construction vehicles in the road network • Using major arterial roads and regional roads wherever practicable for haulage routes • Implementation of the shuttle bus service and encourage usage by construction personnel to limit

potential parking impacts in the local road network • Providing sufficient parking for ancillary facility personnel at the construction area. • Access to properties will be maintained, where reasonable and feasible, unless an agreement with the

relevant property owner or occupier is obtained. Any access physically affected by the Project will be reinstated to at least an equivalent standard, unless agreed by the property owner.

• Awareness training (e.g. toolbox talk) regarding the need to maintain property access throughout the project will be undertaken on a regular basis.

• Reviewing potential property access issues during site inspections and implementing appropriate corrective actions if issues are identified.


On all local roads affected by construction RCPBJV will maintain existing property access points (where reasonable). Where this cannot be achieved, RCPBJV will provide temporary alternative access in consultation with the property owner.

All proposed changes to existing access arrangements will be discussed with residents and/or businesses prior to the commencement of works. Upon completion of the construction works, the original property access will be re-instated.

4.5 Relevant Management Measures from EIS and Submissions Report

Additionally to the management measures discussed in Section 4.2, the EIS and Submissions Report identified project specific management and mitigation measures to be implemented. These measures draw on best management practice, government standards and guidelines, and specialist knowledge. Potential impacts and site-specific management measures identified to manage those impacts for implementation during the pre-construction and construction phases are summarised in Table 4-1.


Table 4-1 Environmental management measures relevant to the TAMP Impact REF# Environmental management measures Responsibility Timing

Construction traffic and road safety impacts

TT-1 A traffic and transport liaison group will be established prior to commencement of construction. The traffic and transport liaison group will be consulted during preparation of the construction traffic management plan to ensure impacts are minimised.

WCX-M4/RCPBJV Pre-Construction

Construction traffic and road safety impacts

TT-2 A construction traffic management plan will be developed, approved, implemented and monitored as part of the project. The construction traffic management plan would focus on maintaining general traffic flow and specifying appropriate site accesses and construction traffic routes. It would include:

- Traffic Control Plans showing the access arrangements and the detail of required signs and devices

- Vehicle Management Plans showing access to work sites and direction of travel

-Pedestrian and Cyclist Management Plans

Management strategy for other road

users

– Management strategy for access to

adjacent properties

– Hours of operation, including

prohibitions on queuing outside sites

prior to commencement of working

hours

– Road safety audit requirements

– Any localised improvements/adjustments to existing traffic management arrangements.

RCPBJV:

- Environmental Manager

- Traffic & Maintenance SPE

- Construction Manager

Pre-construction / Construction

Construction impacts on motorway traffic and local roads

TT-3 Construction staging and temporary works will be developed and implemented to minimise conflicts with the existing road network and to maximise the separation between work areas and travel lanes.

RCPBJV - Traffic & Maintenance SPE


- Foreman

Construction

Construction impacts on motorway traffic and local roads

TT-4 Lane occupancies will be planned with the aim of minimising the actual work area, limiting obstructions and restrictions, maximising road capacity and avoiding peak traffic periods.



- Foreman

Construction

Construction impacts on motorway traffic

TT-5 Existing motorway capacity will be maintained during the morning peak and evening peak periods by maintaining the number of through lanes.

RCPBJV

- Traffic & Maintenance SPE


Construction


Impact REF# Environmental management measures Responsibility Timing

Construction impacts on motorway traffic

TT-6 Monitoring of the motorway and work sites will be undertaken using CCTV and mobile patrols where required to assist management of incidents.


Construction

Construction impacts on pedestrians and cyclists

TT-7 Access for bicycles along the motorway (where currently available) will be maintained or an alternative route provided and signposted, with the exception of times when work is being undertaken in the shoulder. This work will include temporary diversions or stop/go conditions under traffic control.



- Foreman

Construction (Temporary detours established prior to impact to the cycle way)

Construction impacts on pedestrians and cyclists

TT-8 Access to existing shared paths will be maintained subject to the need for temporary diversions.



- Foreman

Construction

(Temporary detours established prior to impact to the shared path)

4.6 Construction Site Compounds and Ancillary Facilities

Construction site compounds and ancillary facilities were identified in the EIS and Submissions Report. The AFMP provides management requirements and the approval framework for these areas that need to be met prior to establishment. Table 4-2 identifies the location of the proposed site compounds and the estimated traffic volumes for light and heavy vehicle movements as detailed in the EIS. Specific details to address CoA D32 (c)(ii) regarding vehicle turning circles, access and egress and parking will be shown on the VMP for each ancillary facility.


Table 4-2 Estimated Traffic Generation of Ancillary Facilities Site ID Ancillary Facility

Name Proposed access/egress Average

daily heavy vehicle movements

Average daily light vehicle movements

On site parking (yes/no)

1 Church Street Compound

Access and egress from Junction St 15 50

Yes

2 A’Beckett Street Compound

Access and egress from A’Beckett Street via Good Street or Alfred Street

30 65 No (short term street parking in am/pm)

3 Alfred Street Compound

Access from Alfred Street, egress onto Alfred Street or Arthur Street

35 75 Yes

3a A’Beckett Street and Parker St

Access and egress from Arthur Street, via Parker and A’Beckett Street

35 75 Yes

4

& 4a

James Ruse Drive Centre Compound

Access and egress from James Ruse Drive (northbound)

45 110 Yes

5 James Ruse Drive East Access

Access and egress from James Ruse Drive

1 15 Not proposed to be used as a compound

6a & 6b Martha Street West Compound and Martha Street Centre Compound

Access from Wentworth Street, egress onto Martha Street


7 Deniehy Street Compound

Access and egress from Martha Street

40 65 Yes

7a Deniehy Street Compound (reduced size to comply with CoA D28)

Access and egress from Martha Street

40 65 Yes

8 Junction Street Compound

Access and egress from

Junction Street


9 Adderley Street West Compound


Adderley Street West

40 65 Yes, also on street parking available

10 Adderley Street Main Compound


Adderley Street West

40 65 Yes, also on street parking available

11a & 11b

Adderley Street East Compound 1 and 2

Access from Adderley Street East, egress onto Day Street South


12a Hill Road G-loop compound

Access and egress from Hill Road 35 50

13 Homebush Bay Drive East

Access and egress from M4 Motorway westbound off-ramp

to Homebush Bay Drive and Flemington Road

35 65 Yes


All site compounds/facility access points will be:

• located at points that, as a minimum, provide safe intersection sight distance (SISD), or desirable entering sight distance (ESD);

• designed to accommodate the turning movements of the largest vehicle servicing the site; and • be appropriately signposted.

VMP’s which include dedicated vehicle turning areas and car parking will be developed and implemented prior to all compounds being utilised. The VMPs will be available at site entries.

4.7 Traffic Generation

The traffic generation is based on the experience of previous road projects with similar staff numbers. The adopted vehicle occupancy rates for office staff, design staff, managers, supervisors, and technical staff, are 1 per vehicle, and 3 per vehicle for construction workers.

Due to the nature of their work, managers, supervisors, surveyors, soil lab technicians, and plant mechanics will conduct regular trips throughout the day. In this regard, it has been estimated that these staff on average will undertake two in and out movements per day. All other staff will undertake one in and out movement per day.

The typical site traffic flows will occur between 0630 and 1830 Monday to Friday, and between 0700 and 1330 Saturdays. The estimated evening peak hour is based on most staff / workers departing between 1630 and 1830, (approximately 50% of total vehicles departing per hour).

4.8 Parking

There will be no parking on the M4 Motorway other than within designated construction areas where there will be no impact on traffic flows within the general traffic lanes of the motorway. However, due to the restricted work area within construction zones, parking will be required on local streets for many of the areas. Parking will be made available and maximised wherever possible on site, however due to the narrow and restricted work area light vehicles may need to utilise on street parking. These work areas will generally be used on a short term basis and intermittently throughout construction (e.g. piling for viaduct construction). To manage the impact on street parking, the workforce will be encouraged (i.e. during toolbox talks) to use public transport (e.g. Train to Granville, Clyde, Rosehill etc) to travel to and from site. Therefore the impact on the local street parking is expected to be low. The Community Relations Manager will monitor feedback from the local community with respect to street parking via the CIP.

In areas on local roads where parking is limited, restricted or not allowed (e.g. work in the median of the M4) a shuttle bus will be used to pick up the construction crew from the main compound (e.g. Ancillary Site 13), or a central location and transport them to the minor work areas (i.e. on ramp work area). The main compounds have project parking areas to allow for site vehicles to be parked within the compounds and not utilise on-street parking. The shuttle bus will transport the work crew from these areas to work sites, refer to Table 4-2 for details of the compounds which will have parking facilities.

4.9 Traffic Phasing

RCPBJV has divided the Project into four main sections (refer to Figure 4-1) which will consist of three main stages to facilitate construction. Within the main traffic stages sub stages are included for the existing ramps that will require widening.


• Section 1: Western Limit of Works (LOW), approx. Stubbs Street Bridge to Western end of Duck River Bridge (~3.4km)

• Section 2: Western end of Duck River Bridge to Silverwater Road (~1.6km) • Section 3: Silverwater Road to Hill Road (~1.2km) • Section 4: Hill Road to Eastern LOW (approx. Homebush Bay Drive) (~2.5km)


Figure 4-1 Map showing the sections of the project

4.10 Typical Design Parameters –Construction Activities

Table 4-3 lists the typical design parameters to be adopted and implemented on the M4 Widening project during construction phases. Long term traffic control will be implemented throughout the duration of the construction period. For each phase of construction, specific TMP and associated documents (e.g. TCPs, VMPs etc.) will be prepared and approved prior to implementation.

Table 4-3 Design Parameters for Temporary Construction Activities

Sign Posted Speeds

M4 Motorway 80km/hr

Ramps 60km/hr

Typical cross section

Lane width Minimum 3.1m Typical 3.2

Nearside shoulder width Minimum 0.5m Typical 1.0m Minimum 0.3m on existing viaduct

Offside shoulder width Typical 0.5m Minimum 0.3m on existing viaduct

Crossover Design Parameters

3.4km

1.6km

1.2km

2.5km


Sign Posted Speeds

Posted speed limit/Design 40km/hr

Design vehicle 26m B-double

4.11 Material Haulage Operations

RCPBJV recognises the effective management of haulage operations is not only critical to the success of the project, but is necessary to minimise the impact on the road network.

The construction of this project will involve excavation and earthworks to achieve the final alignment. Where possible, and the material meets the required specification, RCPBJV will reuse material generated by excavations to reduce the need for transportation to and from site. For example, topsoil will be stripped and recovered for reuse in landscaping and revegetation. However, there will be a requirement for unsuitable material to be removed from site and new material brought to site. This will be done via the designated haulage routes.

Potential haulage routes were provided in the EIS Traffic and Transport Working Paper. These haulage routes have been reviewed by the Construction Manager and Traffic and Maintenance SPE to determine that they meet the Project requirements.

Haulage route considerations

The locations of schools and childcare centres along haulage routes proposed on local roads have been considered during the route identification. Where schools and childcare centres are identified on local roads proposed as haulage routes, these roads would be avoided wherever feasible and reasonable to do so. This will be achieved by:

• assessing alternative access routes around the school etc, • determining if they are suitable for heavy construction traffic (road weight limits, surface conditions,

grades, road geometry and other accessibility considerations) and • identifying and assessing the potential sensitivity of other receivers along the alternate routes condition

Where haulage routes are along local roads that pass by schools and childcare centres cannot be avoided, the presence of the sensitive area shall be communicated to the vehicle drivers and need for safe and careful driving in accordance with all applicable rules of the road shall be reinforced. Wherever practicable, high volume usage of haulage routes on local roads shall be avoided during school zone operating times.

Haulage of material will be required in the following instances:

• within the M4 Project corridor; • along the M4 Motorway; • using local roads to facilitate on ramp locations where access cannot be obtained directly from the M4

Motorway.

The proposed roads for the material to be transported by haulage trucks are provided in Appendix A. Table 4-4 outlines the estimated vehicle movements for each section of work as required by CoA D32 (c)i) and ii). The detail provided in Table 4-4 relates to the accessing the work areas rather than the ancillary facilities which are considered separately in Table 4-2.


The approved haulage routes will be provided to the transport companies and delivery contractors during the request for services and form part of their contract.


Table 4-4 Construction Traffic Volumes for associated construction activities

Work site Construction activities

Estimated number of daily heavy vehicle movements

Estimated number of daily light vehicle movements

Works between Pitt Street and Church Street west side

Clearing and grubbing Up to 20 Between 6 and 30 Prepare site access including environmental controls

Piling to abutment and retaining wall

Abutment and wall

Backfill

Cut

Pavement

Sundry

Works east of Church Street Clearing and grubbing Up to 10 Between 10 and 50 Prepare site access including environmental controls

Temporary bridges

New cycleway track

Piling and piers to viaduct footings

Viaduct girders

Sundry

Works between A’Beckett Street and eastern abutment of bridge over Main Western Rail Line

Piling and piers to viaduct footings Up to 10 Between 12 and 50 Viaduct deck

Sundry

Works at A’Beckett Street and Alfred Street intersection


Sundry

Works between A’Beckett Street and western abutment of bridge over Carlingford Rail Line

Clearing and grubbing Up to 10 Between 12 and 50 Prepare site access including environmental controls

Piling and piers to viaduct footings

Viaduct deck

Sundry

Works at James Ruse Drive west side


Sundry

Works at James Ruse Drive east side

Clearing and demolition Up to 10 Between 12 and 45 Piling and piers to viaduct footings

Viaduct deck

Sundry

Works between Wentworth Street and Deniehy Street

Clearing and grubbing Up to 50 Between 12 and 50 Environmental controls





(south) Retaining wall

Drainage

Pavement

Sundry

Bridge over Deniehy Street Abutments Up to 10 Between 12 and 45 Piers

Deck

Sundry

Works between Deniehy Street and western abutment of Duck River

Clearing and grubbing Up to 10 Between 12 and 24 Cut and fill embankment

Drainage

Pavement

Sundry

Works between Wentworth Street and Deniehy Street (north)

Clearing and grubbing Up to 10 Between 15 and 45 Access road

Piled wall

Retaining wall

Backfill retaining walls

Sundry

Extended bridge over Deniehy Street

Abutments Up to 10 Between 12 and 60 Piers

Deck

Sundry

Bridge over Duck River Clearing and grubbing Up to 10 Between 15 and 50 Backfill access to first pier location

Piling

Pile caps and piers

Beams

Deck

Sundry

Works between Junction Street and Silverwater Road

Clearing and grubbing Up to 50 Unknown

Compounds and access

Access along alignment

Westbound widening

Westbound on-ramp

Median infill





Sundry

Works between Silverwater Road and Haslams Creek

Clearing and grubbing Up to 30 Between 15 and 60 Widening eastbound on-ramp

Median

Sundry

Works between Haslams Creek and Birnie Avenue

Clearing and grubbing Up to 50 Between 20 and 60 Eastbound on-ramp

Eastbound on-ramp access road

Eastbound on-ramp batter

Eastbound on-ramp fill wall

Eastbound on-ramp pavement

Westbound on-ramp

Median

Sundry

Works between Birnie Avenue and Homebush Bay Drive

Compound and access track Up to 30 Between 15 and 50 Median and ramp

Existing viaduct works

Retaining walls to pedestrian and railway bridges

Sundry

4.12 Traffic Data and Analysis

To keep the road user delays to a minimum, RCPBJV will plan and phase all works to avoid lane closures / road occupancies during peak periods. To assist the planning process, the Traffic and Maintenance SPE will analyse the traffic data and prepare demand profiles to help determine when lane closures can occur on the M4 Motorway.

On local roads the existing Roads and Maritime approval times of 10:00 to 15:00 and 20:00 to 05:00 (and in accordance with the EIS where required) will be followed unless evidence can be provided, by RCPBJV, to show that extended work times are possible.


5 Minimise Road User Delay 5.1 Description

This process focuses on minimising delays experienced by road users during the construction phase of a project. It covers delay minimisation strategies, specific measures that can be applied and where guidance can be obtained and addresses the requirement of CoA D32 (c) (iv).

Roles

Construction Manager and Traffic and Maintenance SPE

5.2 Process

The reliable and efficient operation of the state road network is vital to NSW and Australia. Australian Standard 1742.3 Section 2.3.2 (b), states that work schedules shall be arranged to minimise:

• disruption of established traffic movements and patterns; • interference with traffic at peak movement periods and at night, weekends, holiday periods and special

events; and • interference with public transport services.

RCPBJV acknowledges that maintaining the level of service of the road network and minimising the delays experienced by road users during the construction of any project is important. This process outlines the various strategies and measures that can be applied to minimise road user delays.

Despite the importance of minimising road user delays, RCPBJV will not pursue the minimisation of delays to the extent that it will compromise safety of workers or road users.

5.3 Delay Minimisation Strategies

The delay minimisation strategies to be applied by RCPBJV may include:

• minimising the impacts of each work area, • maximising the operating performance of the individual routes; • aim to maintain access; and • coordinating works to ensure road users do not encounter several delays in quick succession.

5.4 Implement Management Measures

Measures to minimise road user delays for the development of any major infrastructure project starts during the concept design phase and continues through to the opening and operation phase.

RCPBJV acknowledges that there are various measures that can be applied to minimise road user delays, which are generally divided in four categories:

• design • isolation of work areas • work methods • planning of lane closure / road occupancies

Where practical, RCPBJV will apply the following measures:


• development and implementation of TMPs and TCPs and VMPs for each work area and access/egress to show the specific detail for managing the construction work to minimise road user delays. This will include consultation with relevant stakeholders prior to the implementation of the plans;

• obtain approval from the TMC (or applicable road authority) for construction activities that impact on the existing traffic flows on the M4 Motorway or local roads;

• road user delays are given consideration during the concept design phase (i.e. develop alignments to avoid conflicts and potential impacts with the existing road network);

• traffic phasing and temporary works implemented to avoid conflicts with the existing road network; • isolated work areas from traffic flows (e.g. installing road safety barriers so work can continue next to

live traffic); • develop alternative work methods to minimise impacts e.g. utilise more efficient plant / equipment,

apply different design solution that allow works to continue will maintaining existing traffic flows; • plan all lane closures / road occupancies with the aim to: minimise the actual work area, limit

obstructions and restrictions, maximise the roads capacity, and avoid peak traffic flow periods; • analyse traffic volume data to: establish the capacity of the road; assess the potential impact on traffic

flows, and identify the best time to apply temporary traffic arrangements, so as to minimise delays to road users; and

• provide road users with changed traffic condition information to enable them to plan their journey and avoid the road works.


6 Maintain Access for Heavy Vehicles 6.1 Description

RCPBJV to maintain access along the Project for heavy vehicles.

Roles

Traffic and Maintenance SPE, Construction Team, Roads and Maritime

6.2 Heavy Vehicles

Heavy vehicles cover a myriad of truck types which can vary in width, height, length and mass. Roads and Maritime Special Permits Unit controls the issuing of permits to enable operators to travel on the NSW route network. Subject to the size of the load, co-ordination with the NSW Police may be required. Roads and Maritime Operating Conditions: “Special permits for oversize and over mass vehicles and loads”, (2007) document outlines the various operating restrictions and conditions.

6.3 Construction Impacts

The potential impact from construction activities on heavy vehicles includes:

• Delays due to road closures • Detours increasing travel times

6.4 Management Measures

To facilitate the movement of heavy vehicles/over-dimension loads RCPBJV will:

• specific management measures for maintaining heavy vehicle access will be detailed in TMPs, TCPs and VMPs. This will be done for each ancillary facility and construction site access/egress;

• avoid unnecessary traffic control operations so as not to disrupt freight movement; • limit restrictions on the carriageways, and when required provide alternatives to maintain access for

transport operators; • liaise with the police, permit authority and operators, and provide up-to-date information of any

obstructions that may impact on movement of over-dimension vehicles; • when traffic control operations are in place on local roads, Traffic Controllers will effectively co-

ordinate the movement of over-dimension vehicles through the work site; • Assist Roads and Maritime Special Permits Unit and over-dimension operators by notifying Roads and

Maritime of any obstructions that may impact on over-dimension vehicle movements; • If required, arrange the removal and re-instatement of roadside furniture and traffic control devices that

impede over-dimension vehicle movements, and • with the assistance of TMC, monitor heavy vehicle movements through the work site and when

required implement the appropriate controls to mitigate potential hazards and or congestion.


7 Public Transport Management 7.1 Description

RCPBJV acknowledges the importance of maintaining access for public transport. This process provides details on the management of buses during construction as required by CoA D32 (c) viii).

7.2 Construction Impact

During construction, potential impacts to public transport include:

• detours resulting in delays or revised travel times • temporary changes to routes • temporary relocation of bus stops • changed traffic conditions resulting in delays or travel times

Specific construction impacts on public transport will be reviewed during the development of the TMP, TCP’s and VMPs for each construction area, included site access/egress and haulage route.

The bus services, on and in the vicinity of the M4 Motorway, is provided by Transdev NSW, Sydney Buses and Busways. Below is a list of bus routes to be affected during construction period on a short term basis.

Church Street

• 907 – Bankstown to Parramatta via Bass Hill and Villawood, operated by Transdev NSW • M91 – Hurstville to Parramatta via Padstow, Bankstown and Chester Hill, operated by Transdev NSW

M4 Motorway

• N70 – Penrith to Town Hall (NightRide), operated by Busways • N71 – Richmond to Town Hall (NightRide), operated by Busways

Alfred Street

• 909 – Bankstown to Parramatta via Auburn and Harris Park, operated by Transdev NSW

James Ruse Drive

• M92 – Sutherland to Parramatta via Lidcombe and Auburn, operated by Transdev NSW

Adderley St Auburn

• 540 – Silverwater to Auburn, operated by Sydney Buses • 544 – Macquarie Centre to Auburn, operated by Sydney Buses

Good St Granville

• 906 – Fairfield to Parramatta, operated by Sydney Buses



RCPBJV will consider the potential impacts on bus routes and bus stop facilities when preparing temporary works drawings, TMPs and TCPs. Consultation via the TTLG will be undertaken prior to commencement of construction for that stage of works.

RCPBJV will maintain the existing facilities where possible, however where this cannot be achieved, equivalent temporary facilities will be provided. All temporary facilities will be developed and constructed in accordance with Roads and Maritime, Council/s, and Transport for NSW requirements. All proposed changes to existing routes and bus stops facilities will be discussed with the bus operator, prior to the commencement of works, and notifications provided to passengers.

The following management measures will be implemented to minimise disruption to the bus network:

• Consultation with stakeholders in accordance with the CIP • Notification of detours and changes to the impacted bus companies • Signage installed to direct bus users to temporary bus stop locations • Notification of detours in accordance with the CIP (e.g. advertisements)


8 Managing Pedestrians 8.1 Description

This process describes how RCPBJV will safely manage pedestrians on local roads, to and from businesses, homes and any directly affected schools during construction. RCPBJV recognises the importance of giving consideration to all road users, including vulnerable users and not just vehicle traffic. This process covers pedestrian needs; defining the work area and identifying potential impacts on existing pathways; provision of temporary footpaths and provision of pedestrian crossings as required by CoA D32 (c) iii), iv) and v).

Roles

Traffic and Maintenance SPE, Roads and Maritime, relevant Council

8.2 Process

RCPBJV will identify pedestrian needs by considering the:

• number of pedestrians; • type of pedestrian activity: whether office, retail, residential, school or recreational; • origin and destination points of the pedestrians, and their desired travel path; • needs of vulnerable pedestrians, such as young children, the elderly, vision impaired, disabled people,

people with prams and trolleys and • proximity of pedestrian generation developments, such as schools, shopping centres, railway stations,

bus terminals etc.

The Austroads Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice – Pedestrians Part 13, Section 1 provides guidance on the needs of pedestrians.

Pedestrian access requirements and impacts as a result of construction will be assessed to ensure safe and accessible access is provided (e.g. provision of temporary footpaths), maintained and considered during the development of TMPs, TCPs and PCMPs in consultation with the relevant public transport providers and other transport stakeholders via the TTLG.


During construction, the potential impacts to pedestrians include:

• detours resulting in delays • temporary relocation of footpaths and pedestrian crossings • alternate access requirements for pedestrians • access to shared paths maybe temporarily altered

Specific construction impacts to pedestrians will be assessed for each ancillary facility, site access/egress and haulage route. The management of the construction impacts will described in the TMP, TCP, VMP and PMP for each area.

8.4 Define the Work Area

Unlike motor vehicles, pedestrian movements within and outside of the road reserve are generally unrestricted, with free access available to most areas. There are no pedestrian movements on the M4 Motorway.


To provide a safe environment for pedestrians, RCPBJV will clearly define the boundaries of all work areas, and where required provided defined walking paths. Fencing will be installed to restrict physical access to the construction site, including ancillary facilities. Various types of temporary and semi-permanent fencing may be installed, including plastic mesh; water filled plastic delineators; weldmesh pool fencing; chain wire mesh and so on. All physical barriers will be maintained during the project and appropriately secured to prevent injury to the public.

8.5 Temporary Footpaths

Where the work areas restrict access to existing footpaths, RCPBJV will implement alternative routes and facilities. Alternatives may include using the opposite footpath, detours via other streets, or the provision of temporary footpaths through the work area.

All temporary footpaths will be:

• clearly defined; • signposted appropriately to indicate the direction of the footpath; • constructed of an all weather surface, free of trip hazards; • designed to accommodate the type of pedestrians to be encountered within the area; • where required, provided with pram ramps, hand rails and street lighting; • the minimum width specified by the asset owner (Roads and Maritime or Council) • kept well maintained whilst in operation • wheel chair and pram friendly at all access and crossing points • Traffic control requirements will be provided as per the approved TCP

When pedestrians are diverted onto the existing roadways adjacent to traffic flows, additional treatments will be implemented by RCPBJV to ensure adequate separation is provided and clearly delineated. Section 9.3 of RMS Traffic Control at Worksites (TC@WS) manual provides guidance on the design parameters of temporary footpaths at/past sites.

The Austroads Guide to Road Safety provides guidance on the design parameters of footpaths. Roads and Maritime’s requirements and specifications will be considered when designing alternative pedestrian footpaths and associated facilities.

8.6 Pedestrian Crossings

Where feasible, RCPBJV will aim to maintain all existing pedestrian crossing facilities. Where this cannot be achieved alternative facilities that are a similar standard to the existing facility will be provided.

The Austroads Guide to Road Design Part 6A provides guidance on the design parameters of pedestrian crossing facilities. A TCP and/or PCMP will be developed by RCPBJV for all alterations to existing pedestrian crossing facilities. RCPBJV will obtain approval from the relevant road authority (Local Council and/or Roads and Maritime), prior to adjusting any existing pedestrian crossing facility or the implementation of any new temporary facility.

At conflict points (i.e. where there is interaction with construction vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, particularly at access to site compounds) there will be long term directional/safety signage to advise alternate routes and to safely manage the interaction between all road users. The details and location of these areas are included in the TMP.


9 Managing Bicycles 9.1 Description

This process describes how RCPBJV will safely manage cyclists during the construction of this project as required by CoA D32 (c) iii), iv), v) and vi). RCPBJV recognises the importance of giving consideration to all road users, including vulnerable users and not just vehicle traffic.

Roles

Traffic and Maintenance SPE, Roads and Maritime, Local Councils

9.2 Process

Below is an overview of the considerations made during the design of the alternative cycle route. The same principles will be applied on all local roads that require cyclist detours and/or management to maintain connectivity.


During construction, the potential impacts to cyclists include:

• detours resulting in delays or revised travel times • temporary changes to routes • temporary relocation of cycle or shared paths

Specific construction impacts to cyclists will be assessed for each ancillary facility, site access/egress and haulage route. The management of the construction impacts will described in the TMP, TCP, VMP and PCMP for each of these areas.


9.4.1 Consider cyclist needs

When planning the alternate route activities, consideration is given to the following:

• number of cyclists; • type of cycling activity: school children, recreational, commuter, utility, touring or sport training; • origin and destination points of the cyclists, and the connectivity of their routes; • needs of vulnerable cyclists, such as young children; • time and day cycle path is used; • proximity of cyclist generating developments, such as schools, universities, public transport terminals

etc, and the travel speed of cyclists.

Cyclist movements (along with other road users) at and around work locations will be addressed in the TMP and detailed on the specific TCP for the area.

9.4.2 Provide temporary cycle route

The temporary cycle route, once approved, will be completed before construction begins (early May 2015) in both directions and will operate throughout the construction period until December 2016. Refer to Appendix C for the location of the draft route; maps of routes are also available on the Project website. Details of the route and the management requirements are documented in the TMP: Phase 0 – M4 Motorway Cycleway Diversion.


The temporary cycle route will be:

• Designed to maintain connectivity for cyclists with particular emphasis on providing adequate access between key existing cycle routes.

• signposted appropriately to indicate the direction of the cycle route; • constructed (where required) of an asphalt or concrete smooth surface equivalent to the section of

path on each approach to the temporary path, free of loose materials and obstacles; • designed to accommodate the type of cyclists to be encountered along the route; • where required, provided with ramps, holding rails and street lighting and kept well maintained whilst in

operation.

RCPBJV will consult with local bicycle groups, Local Councils and obtain approval from the relevant asset owner (Council or Roads and Maritime) prior to adjusting the existing cycle facilities and/or installing any new facilities. The changes to the cycle path and the required compliance from cyclist will be briefed during TTLG meetings leading up to the changes and will be displayed at the project community centre.


10 Manage Construction Traffic 10.1 Description

This process covers the management of construction vehicle movements on site and throughout the road network as required by CoA D32 (c) i), ii), and vii). It details driver responsibilities, types of vehicles, hazardous movements, planning vehicle movements, haulage route on site, haulage route on-road network, access points (gates), traffic control, monitoring, and safety and environmental controls.

Roles

Traffic and Maintenance SPE, Construction Team

10.2 Process

The effective management of construction vehicle movements on site and throughout the road network is critical to the success of the project. RCPBJV will plan all construction vehicle movements with the aim to minimise the risk to other road users and keep the traffic generated by the project to minimum.

The types of construction vehicle movements will include:

• deliveries of materials, supplies, plant or equipment to site; • transportation of over dimension loads; • deliveries of concrete and AC bitumen from batching plants to pavers, and • regular trips by construction personnel in work trucks and utes.

RCPBJV will monitor the use of local roads by construction heavy vehicle traffic and will prepare a road dilapidation report for all non-arterial roads likely to be used by construction traffic prior to commencement of construction and after construction is completed. A copy of this report will be provided to all Councils.

10.3 Driver Responsibilities

All drivers employed on the M4 Widening, whether direct employees or contractors, have a responsibility to drive safely, and comply with State road regulations, the Australian Road Rules and any other directives issued on the project. Project specific responsibilities are included in the project induction and delivery driver induction. The driver induction is included in the contract documents for all suppliers and delivery contractors.

Project approved VMPs are located at each gate access and amendments are briefed during pre-starts discussions. Drivers will exercise care at all times. Special care will be taken when exiting and entering traffic flows, and whilst travelling within the construction site.

Where issued, drivers will comply with requirements of the project’s “Safe Driving Policy” and any VMPs developed for the project. The gate entry and exit protocol will also form part of the mandatory project induction.

Drivers will aim to reduce the impacts of noise and light, from vehicle movements, e.g. avoiding unnecessary and excessive use of horns and compression breaking.

Compliance with site driver responsibilities will be reviewed by the Foreman and audits undertaken in accordance with Section 16 of this Plan.


10.4 Types of Vehicles

The types of vehicles used will vary depending on the type of infrastructure being constructed.

• Off-road plant items / vehicles include: excavators, dump trucks and all wheel drivers tippers. • On-road registered vehicles include: 4wd utilities; single unit trucks with or without dog trailers; semi-

trailers; B-Doubles; and over dimension floats / platforms and so on.

10.5 Hazardous Movements

Hazardous movements may be required for the purpose of the Project, such as:

• entering and exiting work sites to and from adjacent travel lanes; • reversing manoeuvres within the work area and in the adjacent travel lanes; • travelling through the work area intermingling with construction personnel and in the vicinity of

unprotected hazards, and • slew/turning paths of excavators and cranes

RCPBJV will apply controls and measures to mitigate the risk of these hazardous movements including, but not limited to: restrict the practice of specific movements (e.g. turning bans); the provision of permanent major traffic controls and devices, installation of temporary traffic controls; the installation of deceleration, acceleration and turning lanes outside of the through lanes; educating drivers; installation of warning devices on vehicles and the application of VMPs.

10.6 Vehicle Movement Plans

RCPBJV acknowledges that attention must be given to the safe movement of construction vehicles when planning construction activities.

Construction vehicle movements for each phase of work will:

• comply with all relevant environmental approvals and the Project Scope and Performance Requirements (SPR);

• minimise the number of vehicle movements by balancing earthworks and recycling excavated materials; • undergo a risk assessment to identify specific hazards and facilitate the application of mitigation

measures; • promote safe driving principles; • provide an efficient operation and use of major roads, but minimises the impact on the local road

network and local community; • Have depots and stock piles at locations that minimise travel distances and impacts; • Operate under a VMP whether on-site or on-road • where feasible, restrict haulage operations to the construction corridor; • implement appropriate environmental controls; • include safe access points (gates); • provide an efficient and well maintained vehicle fleet; and • determine the most appropriate hours of operation that will minimise the impact on the road network

and local communities. • reduce light vehicle movements by providing centralised parking then ferrying staff to the work site

using a mini-bus.


A VMP is defined as a diagram that shows the preferred travel paths for vehicles associated with a work site entering or leaving the traffic stream. A VMP will show travel paths for trucks at key points on routes remote form the work site such as places to turn around, accesses, ramps and side roads.

10.7 Haulage Routes On-site

Whilst driving on construction sites there are a number of hazards a driver may experience, including: rough surfaces; deep excavations; low clearance; other larger plant; steep embankments, existing infrastructure etc. Of equal importance is the safety of unprotected construction personnel working within the work site. For each phase of work RCPBJV will ensure that:

• a risk assessment is conducted for all work activities and vehicle movements; • VMPs are developed for all regular vehicle movements; • regular toolbox meetings to discuss on-site vehicle movements and changes to work areas; • all plant are fitted with flashing yellow lights, reversing alarms, horns and two-way radios; • access tracks are clearly defined and sign posted; • pedestrian tracks and crossing points are defined and clearly sign posted; • where possible, large items of plant are separated from smaller plant items; • where possible, workers do not operate within 20 metres of moving plant, and plant operators are tool

boxed when moved into a new work area; • spotters and / or Traffic Controllers are positioned when workers are operating in close proximity to

access tracks and plant; • appropriate warning signs are installed on the approach to hazards or conflict points; • where necessary appropriate traffic controls are installed; • consideration is given to the installation and enforcement of reduced on-site speed limits (i.e. maximum

of 10km/h whilst passing workers on foot); and • as necessary, delivery vehicles are directed where to drive when on site.

10.8 Haulage Routes on the Road Network

RCPBJV will plan all vehicle movements to minimise the impact on the road network. Where possible, movements will be limited to the construction site, by modifying the alignment to achieve an earthworks balance and reusing materials generated by excavations to reduce the need for off-site transportation.

When on-road haulage operations are required RCPBJV will, for each phase of work:

• conduct a traffic analysis to determine the number of vehicle movements and assess the potential impact on the road network;

• develop a route that maximises the use of the arterial roads and minimises the use of local roads; • assess the route and determine the potential impacts on existing developments / traffic generating

facilities (such as schools and child care facilities , shopping centres, intersections, etc); • select a route that has a minimal impact, and or where the potential impacts can be effectively managed; • as required, consult with Local Councils, road authorities and key stakeholders; • select haulage vehicles that can safely negotiate the route; • where possible, avoid movements during peak periods; • develop a detailed VMP and toolbox all drivers; • ensure the fleet are regularly maintained; • maintain communication with TMC to manage vehicle breakdowns etc; • obtain a special permit from the TMC for oversize and over mass vehicles and loads as required by the

Roads and Maritime operating conditions (2007).


10.8.1 Minimise idling and queuing in the local road network

Where construction sites will be accessed directly from the M4 Motorway, queuing along the M4 Motorway is not an option as the breakdown lane is not available due it being part of the construction zone. Therefore Truck movements to the construction site along the motorway will be managed by effective radio communication between work sites and truck drivers.

Where works sites are accessed from outside the M4 Motorway specific off-road access ways will generally be constructed, which will prevent queuing on the local public road network.

As the majority of heavy vehicle movements will be associated with the removal of spoil and other materials and the delivery of construction materials to construction sites, the compounds will be used as marshalling and staging areas for these heavy vehicle trips. This will minimise the need for queuing in the local road network. This will be managed by effective radio communication between work sites and truck drivers.

To minimise need for queuing on the local road network, project compounds will be used as marshalling and staging areas for heavy vehicle trips associated with the removal of spoil and other materials and the delivery of construction materials to construction sites. Trips will be managed by radio communication between work sites and truck drivers.

Vehicles will be turned-off when not in use, this include within compound facilities. It is essential that vehicles are not to remain idling especially within residential areas and particularly during OOH periods.

10.8.2 Plan construction access points

The most hazardous movement for construction vehicles occurs when the vehicle is entering or exiting the construction site to and from the M4 Motorway, as drivers do not expect vehicles to be turning from or entering the traffic flows.

The hours of operation for the movement of construction vehicles will be in accordance with the approved operating hours as required by the Contract and in accordance with the environmental approvals and SPR.

To provide a safe entry and exit to the work site from the M4 Motorway safe access points or gates RCPBJV will:

• where feasible, utilise existing local road to access construction work areas; • keep the number of access points to a minimum; • ensure the new construction access points do not adversely impact on any existing intersections, traffic

facilities or traffic generating developments; • only install access points that are clearly visible, and have adequate sight distance (minimum Safe

Intersection Site Distance (i.e. 250m @ 100km/h); • design junctions and access points in accordance with Austroads Part 5 – Intersections at Grade and the

RMS Road Design Guide; • ensure the junction configuration has sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic generated by the

construction site; • the access is designed to accommodate the turning movements of the largest vehicles that will be

accessing the site; • the treatment maximises rear end protection for vehicles turning right into the access; • where installed, security fences and gates are indented to maintain clear sight lines and enable vehicles

to park clear of the adjacent travel lanes; • constructed of a suitable all weather surface that prevents debris from being tracked onto the travel

lanes


• ensure all access points are clearly visible to approaching traffic and signposted accordingly.

To provide a safe entry and exit to the work site from local roads safe access points or gates RCPBJV will:

• keep the number of access points to a minimum; • ensure the new construction access points do not adversely impact on any existing intersections, traffic

facilities or traffic generating developments; • only install access points that are clearly visible, and have adequate sight distance; • design junctions and access points in accordance with Austroads Part 5 – Intersections at Grade and the

RMS Road Design Guide; • ensure the junction configuration has sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic generated by the

construction site; • the access is designed to accommodate the turning movements of the largest vehicles that will be

accessing the site; • where installed, security fences and gates are indented to maintain clear sight lines and enable vehicles

to park clear of the adjacent travel lanes; • constructed of a suitable all weather surface that prevents debris from being tracked onto the travel

lanes • ensure all access points are clearly visible to approaching traffic and signposted accordingly.

The Austroads Guide to Traffic Engineering and the RMS Road Design Guide provide guidance on the design of junctions and access points. No matter the type of junction configuration implemented, temporary traffic controls may be required from time to time to facilitate short-term major haulage and the movement of over-dimension vehicles.

10.8.3 Implement traffic controls

The risk assessment conducted as part of the project safety risk assessment in Active Risk Manager (ARM), and/or VMP will identify specific locations where traffic controls are required to mitigate a particular hazardous movement.

The type of temporary traffic controls to be installed by RCPBJV will include:

• truck warning signs in advance of access points; • reduced speed zones on the approaches to access points and turning locations; • traffic controllers at access points on local roads to facilitate entry and exit movements; • provision of deceleration and acceleration lanes, and • closure of slow and fast lanes on dual carriageways to provide deceleration and acceleration lanes.

In addition, all access points will be appropriately sign posted on the approaches and at the access with a unique identification number. A TCP will be developed for sign posting schemes, which may be a separate plan or incorporated within the TMP and /or VMP.

10.9 Implement Environmental Controls

The Project will implement various environmental controls and measures for the haulage operations to mitigate the impacts on surrounding environment and road network. Environmental controls are outlined in Table 4-1 and the Project’s CEMP Appendix A2 – Aspects and Impacts register.

Main measures to be applied by RCPBJV will include:


• the compulsory covering of all loads prior to leaving the site; • provision of suitable wheel cleaning facilities at all major access points; • dust suppression measures will be implemented at loading / unloading areas and along the routes; • haulage vehicle noise and pollution emission will be monitored to ensure they are in compliant with the

vehicles manufacturer’s specifications; • clean-up crews, including street sweepers, will be available to manage material spills; • all materials will be managed in strict accordance of the Project’s and any subsequent approvals.

10.10 Monitor Haulage Operations

During haulage operations RCPBJV will conduct regular weekly monitoring of various haulage routes in operation to ensure that:

• operations are complying with the Project’s approvals and the requirements of the TMP • haulage vehicles are travelling along routes that have been agreed for use with road authorities; • haulage operations are not causing traffic congestion throughout the road network; • the VMPs are being applied and complied with; • damage to pavements and traffic facilities are reported and rectified; • haulage vehicles are fitted with appropriate warning devices; • all necessary Traffic Control Plans are installed, and • the required vehicle and access point environmental controls are applied.

The monitoring of local roads will be conducted by the traffic engineer and foreman in consultation with the Local Councils. This will involve visual inspections of the surrounding area to ensure the correct haulage routes are being used.

10.11 Managing Ancillary Facility Traffic

The following management and mitigation measures shall be assessed and implemented where reasonable and feasible at all ancillary facilities associated with construction:

• Access points will be developed with appropriate consideration of access requirements for adjacent properties and businesses.

• TCPs would be prepared, where required, for any temporary changes to the traffic environment associated with the use of the facility and establishment.

• VMP for each ancillary facility will be prepared and implemented. The VMP will document the designated parking areas, the loading/unloading area, traffic flow to minimise reversing etc.

• PCMPs would be prepared, where required, for any temporary changes to pedestrian access associated with the use of the facility and establishment.

• Access to ancillary facilities via local roads will be limited to standard construction hours, where practicable.

• Access for emergency vehicles and to fire fighting equipment will be maintained. • All out of hours parking, loading and unloading will be carried in accordance with the out of hours

approvals. The Noise and Vibration Management Plan provides detail for obtaining out of hours approvals.

Further details on the management of ancillary facilities are included in the Ancillary Facilities Management Plan (AFMP). Access arrangements for each facility are described in the individual assessments which are contained in Appendix A of the AFMP.


11 Obtain Work Permit & Road Occupancy Approvals 11.1 Description

This process focuses on how RCPBJV will apply for the necessary approvals (work permit and road occupancy) to occupy the road network and install temporary traffic control signs or devices. It covers: identifying the road authorities; road occupancy requirements and submission procedure on local roads and work permit & submission procedure on the Project.

Roles

Traffic and Maintenance SPE, Roads and Maritime

11.2 Process

11.2.1 Obtain approvals

RCPBJV will obtain the necessary approvals, in accordance with Appendix E04 of the SPR, from the appropriate road authority prior to conducting any works on local roads.

The three specific areas of approval will include:

• all development works within the local road reserve and/or any changes to existing infrastructure; • the temporary or permanent installation and/or changes of any regulatory traffic control device on a

local road; and • lane & road closures, occupation of the local road network to conduct works, and the associated

installation of temporary traffic control devices.

11.2.2 Identify the road authorities

The road authorities responsible for roads affected by the Project include Councils and Roads and Maritime. RCPBJV will liaise with key stakeholders and the relevant road authorities during the construction phases.

11.2.3 Road occupancy for local roads

RCPBJV will obtain the agreement of the relevant asset owner (local council or Roads and Maritime) prior to the installation of temporary traffic controls or devices and occupying the road network.

RCPBJV acknowledges that a ROL scheme applies on local roads and understands the benefits of co-ordinating the occurrence of delays at separate work sites.

NOTE: for this project the definition of a local road is ANY road that is not the M4 Motorway.

Consequently, except in the case of an emergency, or when directed by Police or Emergency Services, RCPBJV will obtain an ROL prior to the commencement of any works which:

• slows, stops or otherwise delays traffic; • diverts traffic from its normal course along the road carriageway, including lane closures, turning

restrictions, side-tracks, detours and diversions; or • occupies any portion of a local road that is normally available for traffic, including road shoulders.

An emergency is defined as an unforseen event, which requires urgent attention to protect life or property or an occasion when emergency services (Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance or State Emergency Services) take control of a portion of the road network.


Despite the hours of operation stated in Section 1, all road occupancies will be subject to the specific period of operation stated on the approved Licence and conditions on obtaining the other necessary approvals.

11.2.4 Lane closure & road occupancy submission procedure

The ROL Application must be forwarded to TMC, who have the responsibility for processing and approving ROLs. Roads and Maritime requires at least 10 working days to process the application and will either grant or reject application within this period.

It should be noted the road occupancy requests must comply with the various road safety and traffic management principles, objectives and targets outlined in the TAMP.

11.2.5 Extensions of lane closure & road occupancy approvals

Roads and Maritime has limited the maximum period of a ROL to one month to 6 months. To obtain extensions, RCPBJV will be required to re-submit a completed ROL Application Form with a copy of original TCP, quoting the previous ROL number.

If the original lane closure & road occupancy submission is to be altered or changed, (e.g. change to times, TCP or proposed occupancy, work type etc), a new ROL submission will need to be prepared.

It is the responsibility of RCPBJV to ensure the validity of each approved lane closure and road occupancy, thus regular monitoring of approval expiry dates is essential. The Traffic and Maintenance SPE will maintain a database, which will contain details of road occupancy approvals to assist with this process.

11.3 Road Occupancy Conditions

Roads and Maritime will apply conditions to the approvals, which may include:

• maximum traffic stoppage times and maximum queue lengths; • maximum travel time delays; • measures to provide information to road users; • records detailing the date and time of the road occupancy, and the location of all signs, and any other

relevant information associated with the traffic control, must be kept.

Roads and Maritime has the power to revoke the approvals at any time for breaches of the associated conditions.

11.4 Authorisation Limitations

Generally, in accordance with Roads and Maritime requirements, the responsibility for implementation, coordination, and compliance with the lane closure & road occupancy approvals remains with RCPBJV and specifically, the Traffic and Maintenance SPE.

Roads and Maritime granting of the approval does not:

• constitute approval by Roads and Maritime of any actions that relate to traffic safety, occupational health and safety, or environmental issues and management;

• relieve RCPBJV or any person of their responsibility for compliance with legislation, regulations, or established operational procedures; or

• change any management accountability or responsibility.


12 Roadwork Speed Limits 12.1 Description

Temporary roadwork speed limits are one of many traffic control measures that will be implemented to manage the speed of traffic approaching and passing through the work sites both on the M4 Motorway and local roads.

This process outlines the methodology for applying roadwork speed limits, including: determining the need for a roadwork speed zone; submission procedure; process for obtaining extensions to the period of operation; speed zone conditions and limitations of speed zone authorisations.

Roles

Traffic and Maintenance SPE, WCX-M4, TMC, Roads and Maritime

12.2 Process

RCPBJV acknowledges that roadwork speed zones must be logical and credible, as well as enforceable. When considering the use of a roadwork speed zone, RCPBJV will adopt the principles outlined in AS 1742.3, which state that roadwork speed zones must;

• only be used where they are self-enforcing or will be enforced, • not be used alone but with other traffic control signs and devices, • not be used in place of more effective traffic controls, and • only be used while road work is in progress or where lower standard road conditions exist.

12.2.1 Determine the need for a roadwork speed zone

To provide a safe road environment with consistent speed zones, RCPBJV will reduce the existing speed limits, in both directions.

During construction, RCPBJV will apply a speed reduction from Western limit of works to the Eastern limit of works. The sign posted speed will be 80km/h on the mainline and all on & off-ramps signposted at 60km/h.

Western LOW is approximately 900m west of Church Street and Eastern LOW is approximately 500m east of Homebush bay Drive.

40km/hr will be installed on the M4 Motorway during short term works only, e.g. during contra-flow and lane closures. Although in most situations temporary concrete safety barriers will be installed to isolate work areas, RCPBJV will be applying reduced speed zones where there is a high concentration of workers, whether barriers are installed or not, such as adjacent to the concrete paving activities.

On some local roads, RCPBJV will be implementing a strategy to reduce the existing 50km/h speed limits to 40km/h on the approaches and through works, due to the potential hazards, additional conflict points and construction vehicle movements.

To reinforce the reduced speed zones, RCPBJV in conjunction with Roads and Maritime will conduct regular reviews of the speed limit signage and consult with the NSW Police representatives to obtain enhanced enforcement of the roadwork speed zones, particularly during working hours.


12.2.2 Submission procedure

Guidance for applicants applying for SZA is provided in the RMS’s Road Occupancy Manual issued by the TMC. The manual contains a number of explanatory notes, checklists, and application forms.

Upon the receipt of a request from the Site/Project Engineer, the Traffic and Maintenance SPE will process the submission to Roads and Maritime in accordance with the ROL SZA process flow chart.

The SZA Application must be forwarded to the TMC as it has the responsibility for processing and approving a SZA. Roads and Maritime requires at least 10 working days to process the application and will either grant or reject application within this period.

Once approved, RCPBJV will forward a copy of the SZA to the local NSW Police Highway Patrol Office, and if necessary to the Local Council. RCPBJV accepts it will be responsible for the management of records associated with the speed zone in accordance with Section 8.2.6 of the RTA’s TC@WS Manual.

12.2.3 Extensions to period of operation

Roads and Maritime limit the period of operation of a SZA a minimum of one month to a maximum duration of six months. To obtain extensions, the Traffic and Maintenance SPE will be required to re-submit a SZA submission, this includes the following:

1. If there are no amendments, other than dates, to the original submission, the Traffic and Maintenance SPE will only be required to submit a completed SZA Application Form R with a copy of original TCP, quoting the previous SZA number.

2. If the original SZA submission has been amended, (e.g. change time, TCP, location or speed reduction etc), a new SZA submission will be prepared and submitted.

It is the responsibility of the Traffic and Maintenance SPE to ensure the validity of each approved speed limit, thus regular monitoring of the expiry dates is essential. The Traffic and Maintenance SPE will maintain a database which will contain details of speed limit consent to assist with this process.

12.2.4 Speed zone conditions

Roads and Maritime will apply conditions to speed limit authorisations, and has the power to revoke an approval at any time for breaches of the conditions.

The typical conditions include, but not limited to:

• a copy of the SZA must be made available to the local NSW Police Highway Patrol representative, and road authority accordingly;

• the temporary roadwork speed zone must be installed in compliance with conditions, notes, applicable dates and locations stipulated in SZA;

• specific measures required to manage adjacent speed zones, or potential conflicts with other temporary speed zones at construction sites in the immediate area;

• all temporary roadwork speed limits must be installed as per the TCP and operated in accordance with Roads and Maritime requirements;

• similar to all regulatory signs, the speed limit signs are to be properly erected, and any contradictory signs or road markings are to be removed or covered; and

• records detailing the date and time the speed limit is in operation, the speed limit displayed, and the location of all signs, and any other relevant information associated with the speed limit, must be kept.


12.3 Authorisation Limitations

Generally, in accordance with Roads and Maritime requirements, the responsibility for implementation, coordination, and compliance of the speed zone remains with the Project Traffic Management Team. Roads and Maritime granting of the approval does not:

• constitute approval by Roads and Maritime of any actions that relate to traffic safety, occupational health and safety, or environmental issues and management;

• relieve the Project or any person of their responsibility for compliance with legislation, regulations, or established operational procedures; or

• change any management accountability or responsibility.


13 Use of Traffic Control Devices 13.1 Description

This process focuses on using traffic control devices to regulate, warn and guide road users. It provides guidance in the use of sign posting and road markings, variable message signs, flashing arrow signs, and portable traffic signals.

Roles

Construction Manager, Traffic and Maintenance SPE

13.2 Process

13.2.1 Overview

Traffic control devices are all signs, traffic signals, road markings, pavement markers, traffic islands, and/or other devices placed or erected to regulate, warn and/or guide road users. The function of a traffic control device is to promote orderly traffic flow, regulate traffic (assign right of way, and indicate regulations in force), warn road users of hazards or regulatory controls ahead, (in particular they also warn of temporary hazards that could endanger road users or workers at roadwork sites), and guide traffic (e.g. guide signs to inform road users of directions to destinations, identify routes, and pavement markings to guide the travel path of vehicles).

Communication to the local community and stakeholders will be carried out in accordance with the CIP.

13.3 Signage and Road Markings

Signs and road markings are an important aspect of road safety and traffic management. Regulatory signs control specific traffic movements, warning signs give advance notice of traffic hazards, road markings (and pavement markers) provide delineation and reinforce signage, and guide signs give advance guidance and advice of routes and destinations which assist all drivers to make clear, early decisions.

The aim of sign posting is to:

• warn and inform road users of conditions ahead; • guide and control road users to safely negotiate the road ahead; • ensure the signs and their structures are not a hazard in themselves; • provide drivers with sufficient information to ensure there are no surprises along their path of travel • to provide data in a controlled and consistent way to avoid information overload.

RCPBJV recognises the value of providing road users with timely, clear and consistent messages and RCPBJV will ensure all signs, road markings and devices installed during the construction of the project are:

• assessed for use in accordance with the appropriate guidelines; • manufactured in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Standards; • installed in accordance with the relevant guides and standards; • not contradictory to existing signs or markings; • when no longer required, covered or removed, and • regularly maintained and repaired / replaced when damaged or lose reflectivity.

All sign posting installed throughout the project will comply with the requirements outlined in the RTA’s Traffic Control at Worksites Manual, the RTA’s Interim Guide to Signs and Markings, Austroads Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice, Part 8 – Traffic Control Devices and the relevant Parts of Australian Standard 1742.


13.3.1 Project specific signage requirements

In addition, to the sign posting requirements stipulated in the RTA’s TC@WS manual and the Australian Standards, RCPBJV will be applying the following sign posting parameters:

• where possible, duplicate signs will be implemented for all short-term TCPs; • The signs located in the enhanced advanced warning schemes approaching the works on M4 Motorway

will be a minimum of Type C size; • The minimum size of signs used on the project will be Type C on Motorway and B on local roads, and • Consideration will be given to the installation of short-term signs on permanent posts with secure

covers, where works occur in the same location on a regular basis.

Further, RCPBJV will conduct detailed reviews of all short and long term signage with the aim to ensure a clear and concise message is given to approaching road users, without creating sign clutter.

13.3.2 Develop Traffic Control Plans

Traffic Control Plans will be developed to illustrate all temporary traffic arrangements, including the various traffic control signs, road markings and devices to be installed.

The installation of home-made or non-standard signs will not be permitted on the project.

13.3.3 Utilise Variable Message Signs

RCPBJV considers VMS are a very effective traffic control tool. During the construction of this project, RCPBJV will utilise portable and permanent VMS throughout the site on both the M4 Motorway and local roads to enhance advanced warning sign posting and provide changed traffic condition information to road users.

The use of VMS and the appropriate message/s will be incorporated within the site specific TCPs.

The positioning and setting of VMS messages will be coordinated by the Traffic and Maintenance SPE to allow drivers as much advance warning as possible.

RCPBJV will deploy the portable VMS and set standard messages in accordance with Roads and Maritime’s requirements. Where applicable, VMS devices utilised on the project will comply with Roads and Maritime specifications.

13.3.4 Utilise flashing arrows signs

Flashing Arrow Signs (FAS) are key components of most TCPs, in particular for use when closing traffic lanes, and conducting mobile traffic control operations.

When stipulated by the TCP, RCPBJV will implement FAS in accordance with Section 3.12 of the AS 1742.3 and Appendix C of the RMS’s TC@WS manual.

Where applicable, FAS will comply with the RTA equipment requirements FAS/4 and be controlled by a trained traffic control team member.

13.3.5 Utilise portable traffic signals

In some situations during the construction of the project, RCPBJV may utilise portable traffic signals to enhance Traffic Controller operations, specifically one lane reverse flow shuttle operations.

When stipulated by the TCP, RCPBJV will implement the portable traffic signals in accordance with Section 3.5.4 of AS 1742.3, and the RMS’s TC@WS Manual.


All portable traffic signals used on the Project will comply with the Roads and Maritime equipment specification PTS/3 and be operated and monitored by a trained Traffic Control Team member.

RCPBJV will obtain approval from the Roads and Maritime prior to installing the set of portable traffic signals.


14 Traffic Control Plans 14.1 Description

The provision of a safe environment for road users and works staff is a key objective of RCPBJV. This process provides a comprehensive guide to the preparation of Traffic Control Plans TCPs. It covers the design process; types of TCPs; a comprehensive TCP preparation checklist; outlines the need to conduct a site inspection and TCP developer qualification requirements.

Roles

Traffic and Maintenance SPE, Traffic Engineers, Traffic Foreman

14.2 Process

A TCP is a diagram showing signs and devices arranged to warn traffic and guide it around, past, or if necessary through a work site or temporary hazard.

All TCPs will be developed by RCPBJV, with the aim of:

• Warning drivers of changes to the usual road conditions, • Informing drivers about changed conditions, • Guiding drivers through the work site, and • Safety for workers, motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.

The TCPs are based on the principles and measures outlined in the TAMP and become part of a Traffic Management Plan.

14.2.1 Design TCPs

The TCPs are designed by RCPBJV in accordance with the requirements stipulated with Australian Standard 1742.3. Standard TCPs may be adopted directly from: the RTA’s TC@WS Manual and AS1742.3. However, the standard TCPs must be modified to suit site conditions. Where modifications to the standard TCPs are necessary, these modifications must be shown clearly and recorded on a copy of the TCP.

To ensure compliance with these specifications RCPBJV has developed a process for the preparation of TCPs that is based on the TC@WS requirements. The TCP checklist in Figure 14-1 is completed during TCP preparation to confirm compliance is met.

Where possible, RCPBJV will prepare all TCPs using computer aided software, which will provide a clear, concise, and consistent format and if possible, scaled dimensions. The aim is to avoid the use of deficient TCPs, remove the inconsistency of overlapping or adjoining TCPs, and give due consideration to the road design principles.

In addition to the specifications above, all unique TCP design parameters determined during the project will be tabled which will ensure these parameters are consistently applied project wide.


Figure 14-1: TCP Checklist


14.2.2 Develop site-specific TCPs

Site specific TCPs will be developed by RCPBJV for both long and short-term works.

Long-term relates to temporary arrangements that will be in place for a period longer than 1 shift. TCPs for long-term works will be prepared for: reduced roadwork speed limits, provision of temporary safety barriers and construction access points.

Short-term relates to a temporary arrangement that will be applied for 1 shift or less, and where normal operating conditions are reinstated after all temporary traffic management devices are removed from the roadway. Short-term TCPs will be installed as required to facilitate construction activities: installation of safety barriers, surveying & geotechnical activities, site deliveries, service investigations, maintenance activities, plant movements and haulage operations, building bridges and culverts and pedestrian or cyclist controls, installing portable traffic signals, removing and installing line marking and candy bars.

14.2.3 Provide Safe Clearances to Work Areas

Maintaining a safe environment for workers is critical, particularly when operating on or near high speed roads as the M4 Motorway. RCPBJV will be applying the requirements specified in Section 3.6 of the RMS TC@WS Manual, and Section 4.2 of AS1742.3. The requirements adopted by RCPBJV are shown in Table 14-1.


Table 14-2 : Work Area Clearance Requirements (source RMS TC@WS Manual)

Speed Limit Minimum Clearance (to trafficable lane)

40km/hr <1.2m

60km/hr 1.2m

80km/hr 3m

100km/hr 6m

The work area clearances stated in the above table are the absolute minimum requirements. The majority of work areas will be behind temporary safety barrier.

The selection and installation of all temporary safety barriers for this Project will be in accordance with Section 6 of the RMS’s Road Design Guide, and the applicable manufacturer’s specifications.

14.2.4 Apply checklist

RCPBJV use a checklist for the preparation of a TCP. It is based on the key considerations and factors that are stated within the Australian Standard 1742.3. This checklist is also used as an auditing tool to check compliance of TCPs.

14.2.5 Conduct site inspection

Prior to preparing a TCP, the Engineer responsible will conduct a detailed site inspection with the aim of identifying the existing lane configurations, junction treatments, traffic operations, traffic control signage, speed zone locations, side roads, alignment restrictions horizontal and vertical, private access points, bus stops, cycle / pedestrian facilities, bridge structures, roadside furniture, and any feature that may affect the installation of the desired TCP.


15 Conduct Traffic Control Inspections 15.1 Description

This process focuses on the continuous monitoring of temporary traffic controls at work sites on both the M4 Motorway and local roads during the construction phase. The aim of this process is to provide a safe environment for workers and road users, monitor compliance against the TCP and identify hazards in order to implement corrective solutions. This process details the type, frequency, responsibility and checklists for inspections to comply with CoA D32 (c) x).

Roles

Traffic Engineer, Traffic Foreman, Site Engineer, Project Engineer

15.2 Process

Inspections of the temporary traffic controls will be conducted during the construction phase, focusing on monitoring compliance against the TCP and identifying hazards, to enable implementation of corrective solutions.

RCPBJV will conduct four main types of inspections on projects:

• pre-start and pre-close down inspections of short-term traffic control; • weekly inspections of long-term traffic control; • night inspections of long-term traffic control; and • pre-opening inspections of minor temporary traffic switches.

These inspections will be carried out in accordance with Appendix A of Australian Standard 1742.3.

These inspections are in addition to the environmental inspections outlined in Section 8 of the CEMP.

15.2.1 Frequency

The Traffic and Maintenance SPE will ensure regular inspections of temporary traffic controls are conducted. The frequency of the traffic control at work sites inspections will be subject to the construction program and the types of activities in progress. The responsibility and frequency of inspections are summarised in Table 15-1.


Table 15-1 Traffic control inspections Inspection Responsibility Frequency

Pre-start & pre-close down Traffic Foreman, Site / Project Engineer, Traffic Engineer

Before works start and prior to closing down. The Construction Leading Hand must also conduct regular inspections throughout the shift.

Weekly inspections Foreman and Site / Project Engineer, Traffic Engineer

On the day before the work begins, and at least once per week.

Night inspections Foreman and Site / Project Engineer, Traffic Engineer

At least once during the first week and at least every two months.

Pre-opening inspections of minor temporary traffic switches

Senior Project Engineer & Traffic Engineer or Traffic and Maintenance SPE

Prior to opening any minor temporary traffic switches, lane deviations or side tracks.

Note: The reference to the Site / Project Engineer in the above table refers to the engineer that is responsible for the work activity.

15.2.2 Inspection checklists

RCPBJV will apply comprehensive checklists to assist the inspection process.

The short-term, long-term, or night inspections checklist is based on Appendix E of the RMS TC@WS Manual. The pre-opening inspection of minor temporary traffic switches is based on Checklist 4 of the Austroads, Road Safety Audit guide.

15.3 Amendment

Where traffic control deficiencies are identified through these inspections, the relevant TMPs or subordinate documentation shall be amended as required by the Traffic Manager (or delegate).

If issues, deficiencies and improvement opportunities are identified relevant to this plan, the plan shall be amended as required by the Traffic Manager (or delegate) as described on ‘Development Process’ in Section 02.


16 Traffic Control Road Safety Audits 16.1 Description

This process, as outlined in Section 4.6 of the SPR, focuses on road safety audits conducted during the construction phase, aiming to identify any deficiencies and or safety hazards, regardless of current practice, standards or operations, to enable RCPBJV to implement corrective solutions. It covers types of road safety audits, methodology for conducting road safety audits, frequency of audits, responsibility for conducting the various audits, and comprehensive audit checklists.

Roles

Road Safety Auditor, Construction Manager, Traffic and Maintenance SPE, Traffic Engineer, Quality Manager

16.2 Overview

Austroads defines a road safety audit as a formal examination of a future road or traffic project or an existing road, in which an independent, qualified auditor(s) reports on the roads crash potential and safety performance. There are various types of audits conducted on new road projects from feasibility audits through to pre-opening audits. Audits are also conducted to assess the safety of existing roads and temporary traffic arrangements implemented for roadwork. These audits will be conducted in accordance with the Austroads Road Safety Audit Guide (2nd edition 2002).

RCPBJV will be conducting both internal and external road safety audits. The type and frequency of the audits will be determined by the scale of the project, outcomes from risk assessments, and the contract requirements.

The internal audits will be conducted every month by the Traffic and Maintenance SPE and the Roadwork Manager.

The external audits will be conducted every 6 months by a suitably qualified road safety and traffic engineering auditor. Pre-opening audits will be conducted prior to opening all new roads and for all major temporary traffic switches. RCPBJV will engage suitably qualified road safety auditor(s) who have undergone road safety audit training and received certification under the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) Accreditation Scheme to conduct the external audits. An experienced auditor who has achieved Road Safety Auditor Level 3 certification will lead the audit team.

16.3 Audit Methodology

The following methodology will be applied on this project when conducting the road safety audits:

• a commencement meeting will be held between auditor(s) and construction representatives; • reviewing relevant documents (including design plans, crash histories, previous audits etc); • conduct site inspections during the day and night, noting deficiencies and hazards; • assessing the inspection findings in accordance with relevant practices, guides and current standards; • forwarding a draft list of deficiencies to the responsible Project Director for review, and if necessary

immediate action; • prepare a concise audit report, which includes a table detailing the deficiencies identified; • conduct a completion meeting with the Project Director; • the Project Director provides a response to the audit findings; and • where necessary, the Project Director is to program necessary actions to rectify deficiencies.


RCPBJV will also apply this methodology and provide feedback to any road safety audits that are conducted by Roads and Maritime or other stakeholders.

16.4 Audit Frequency and Responsibility

The Traffic and Maintenance SPE will manage the Project’s road safety audit program in coordination with the Quality Manager.

The responsibility and frequency of audits is summarised in Table 16-1 below.


Table 16-1 Traffic Control Road Safety Audits

Audit Type Responsibility Frequency

Internal audit of temporary traffic arrangements

To be conducted by the Traffic and Maintenance SPE and Roadwork Manager

A sample of sites at least once per month

External audit of temporary traffic arrangements

Traffic and Maintenance SPE to engage a pre-qualified auditor who is external to the project

A sample of sites at least every 6 months

Pre & Post -opening audit of new roads and or major temporary traffic switches

Traffic and Maintenance SPE to engage a pre-qualified auditor who is external to the project

Prior to the opening of all new roads and major temporary traffic switches

16.5 Audit Checklists

RCPBJV will apply comprehensive checklists to assist the auditing process. The internal audit checklist is based on the AS 1742.3 and Appendix E of the RMS TC@WS Manual. The external audit checklist is based on Checklist 5 of the Austroads Road Safety Audit guide (2nd Edition). The pre-opening audit checklist is based on Checklist 4 of the Austroads Road Safety Audit guide (2nd Edition).

16.6 Amendment

Where traffic control deficiencies are identified through these audits, the relevant TMPs or subordinate documentation shall be amended as required by the Traffic Manager (or delegate).

If issues, deficiencies and improvement opportunities are identified relevant to this plan, the plan shall be amended as required by the Traffic Manager (or delegate) as described on ‘Development Process’ in Section 02.


17 Manage Unplanned Incidents 17.1 Adaptive Response Management

This section describes how RCPBJV will support emergency service agencies and Roads and Maritime in the management of emergencies / unplanned incidents on roadways within the construction area, and assist in restoration of normal traffic conditions as required by CoA D32 (c) ix). It covers the adaptive response management responsibilities of RCPBJV, Roads and Maritime incident management responsibilities, unplanned incidents on the road network and construction site emergencies / unplanned incidents. For incidents that have the potential to cause material harm to the environment refer to the CEMP for incident response and reporting.

Roles

Traffic and Maintenance SPE, Construction Team, Safety Manager, Roads and Maritime

17.2 Process

The types of emergencies/unplanned incidents that may occur include, but are not limited to:

• motor vehicle crashes • fires • environmental spills • terrorist attacks and bomb threats • construction type incidents • structural/catastrophic failures • inclement weather conditions, including flooding • anti-social behaviour

17.3 Management of Unplanned Incidents and Adaptive Response to Incidents

The occurrence of unplanned incidents within the construction site may have negative impacts on the operation of the road network. Similarly incidents that occur on the surrounding road network can temporarily restrict construction activities. The management and response to unplanned incidents on the M4 Motorway and surrounding road network is not the responsibility of RCPBJV and is managed by the TMC. RCPBJV will where possible:

• apply and maintain communication protocols, particularly between the construction site and TMC; • inform Roads and Maritime of any incident and provide assistance, if appropriate and possible, for the

duration of the incident; • implement the pollution incident response plan if there is the potential or actual environmental harm as

a result of the incident. • if resources are available, provide initial response to unplanned incidents with the aim to make the

incident scene safe, and prevent further harm to persons or property; • provide support to emergency services, including traffic control in the vicinity of the incident; • during major incidents provide a senior construction representative on-site to liaise with Roads and

Maritime and emergency service agencies; • reschedule planned works that will interfere with the incident, or create additional delays to those road

users already affected by the incident;


• disseminate road condition information to Roads and Maritime for their distribution to road users; and • establish arrangements for review and update of TMP in response to an incident, if required.

TMP’s will include the specific incident management requirements for the relevant phase of work. These requirements will be in accordance with TMC and Roads and Maritime procedures.

17.4 Manage Construction Site Emergencies

RCPBJV will develop a Project Incident Management Plan as part of the Workplace Health and Safety Management Plan, which will incorporate standard operating procedures for managing construction site emergencies / incidents. These plans:

• Identify and define RCPBJV’s roles and responsibilities in the event of an incident and emergencies on site;

• establish and define RCPBJV’s roles and emergency response procedures for dealing with different categories of emergency arising from construction, traffic, environmental incidents;

• define Roads and Maritime and emergency services roles and responsibilities in the event of an incident or emergency;

• outline the communication protocols and system/s; • establish formal arrangements for the review and maintenance of the plan.

All construction or construction related incidents are entered into the HSE database by the project Safety or Environment Team.


18 Manage Special and Major Events 18.1 Description

This process focuses on managing traffic for special / major events and includes key definitions, guidelines, responsibilities for managing special / major events, RCPBJV’s role, examples of what constitutes an event and the four classifications of events.

Roles

Traffic and Maintenance SPE, Roads and Maritime, TMC, WCX-M4

18.2 Definition

Roads and Maritime defines a special / major event (in traffic management terms) as any planned activity that is wholly or partially conducted on a road, requires multiple agency involvement, requires special traffic management arrangements and may involve large numbers of participants and / or spectators. Major events would generally attract crowds in excess of 30,000 people.

RCPBJV acknowledges that special events contribute to society and reinforce the values of Australians.

18.3 Guideline

The NSW Government published “The Guide to Traffic and Transport Management for Special Events (Version 3.4, 2006)”, which provides a comprehensive guide for organising, managing and controlling special events. This guide was developed in consultation with representative from: the NSW Premier’s Department; Roads and Maritime; Local Government Association; numerous NSW Local Councils; Police and members of the events industry.

The guide provides a mechanism for the notification of special and major events to the TMC. The TMC uses this information to determine the impacts of the event on the road network. Based on this data the TMC will issue approvals to avoid scheduled events for road construction activities such as lane closures etc, so that traffic volumes and congestion on the road network are managed appropriately with the aim of minimising the traffic impact on the road network including emergency services,

18.4 Responsibility for Special and Major Events

Roads and Maritime has the ultimate responsibility for road safety and traffic management of the road network. Roads and Maritime is responsible for the assessment and coordination of special events, which is conducted in consultation with event organisers, NSW Police and Local Councils.

18.4.1 Role of RCPBJV

RCPBJV acknowledges considerable planning is required to successfully move large volumes of people in an efficient manner to minimise disruption to normal transport patterns.

This process will be undertaken by the M4 Widening to ensure special / major events of any category that may impact on the road network through or in the vicinity of a construction site are managed. RCPBJV will actively participate in regular forums, communicate, and cooperate in the management process with Roads and Maritime, event organisers and relevant project members and clients.


18.5 Types of Special and Major events

Special / major events may include:

• marathons, fun runs; • cycling races & rides; • parades & marches; • motor sport events; • sporting events and • street market days.

18.5.1 Classes of special events

Special / major events are generally categorised based on the potential disruption to traffic and transport systems, and the disruption to the non-event community. The four broad categories are generally as follows:

Major – is an event that impacts major traffic and transport systems and there is significant disruption to non-event community. For example: an event that affects a principal transport route, or one that reduces the capacity of the main highway through a country town.

Minor – is an event that impacts local traffic and transport systems and there is low scale disruption to the non-event community. For example: an event that blocks off the main street of a town or shopping centre but does not impact a principal transport route or a highway.

Local – is an event with minimal impact on local roads and negligible impact on the non-event community. For example: an on-street neighbourhood Christmas party.

Police Controlled – is an event that is conducted entirely under Police control (but is not a protest or demonstration). For example: a small march conducted with a Police escort.


19 Consultation and Communication 19.1 Description

A comprehensive CIP has been prepared to support the delivery of the M4 Widening project. The CIP presents the Project objectives, guiding principles, delivery framework, issues management approach and the communication tools and protocols that will support the plans implementation. This strategy has been prepared in accordance with Roads and Maritime Community Involvement and Communications Draft: A resource manual for staff (June 2008) and recognises Roads and Maritime’s Community Involvement Policy.

The project’s engagement strategy aims to inform and engage community and stakeholder in a constructive, transparent and fair process. The Project’s approach to community and stakeholder engagement will be tailored to each phase of the Project, enabling appropriate consideration and balancing of community and stakeholders’ social, economic, environmental and functional issues to achieve best for Project outcomes.

Roles

Traffic and Maintenance SPE, Construction Team, Community Team, WCX-M4 Community Relations Team

19.2 Process

The Traffic and Maintenance SPE in conjunction with RCPBJV Community Relations and Communications Manager and Roads and Maritime will disseminate changed traffic condition information using the following methods:

• liaison with the TTLG; • consultation with relevant stakeholders; • variable message and temporary roadwork information signage; • website updates; • changed traffic condition advertising (local print and radio) and • community letterbox notifications

19.2.1 Identification of key stakeholders

RCPBJV stakeholder group is provided in the CIP and the Project stakeholder and communications database (Consultation Manager). The key traffic and transport stakeholders identified for this project are outlined in Table 19-1.


Table 19-1 Project Traffic Stakeholders Stakeholders and Target Audiences Interest

Affected Landholders

See CIP and Consultation Manager for complete list of landholders High

Local Government Authorities

Cumberland Council Medium

City of Parramatta Medium

Road User Groups and Service Providers

Private road users High

Public transport users High

Pedestrians High

NRMA High

Bicycle NSW High

Cycling NSW High

PedBike Trans High

ArtCycle High

Bicycle Network Australia High

Canada Bay Bicycle User Group High

Lidcombe Auburn Cycle Club High

St George Cycle Club High

Transport for NSW Medium

Bus and Coach Association High

NSW Taxi Council High

Freight & logistics industry High

Australian Trucking Association High

Australian Logistics Council Medium

Quarry industry Low

Construction Industry Medium

Emergency Services – Police, Fire, Rural Fire, Ambulance, SES High

Utility Providers Medium

Transport Workers Union Low

Sydney Olympic Park Authority Medium

Federal Government Agencies

Department of Infrastructure and Transport Medium

Political Representatives (See CIP for details) Medium

National Transport Commission Medium

19.3 Consultation

During the development of this plan, consultation with the local government authorities, emergency services, road user groups, and pedestrian and bicycle user groups has occurred.


Traffic and Maintenance SPE will regularly consult with relevant stakeholders via the Traffic and Transport Liaison Group (TTLG). The Traffic and Maintenance SPE will, if required, attend and update Local Council Traffic Committees and provide information sessions and workshops with key stakeholders.

Issues to be discussed at these forums may include but are not limited to: potential risks associated with proposed changed traffic conditions; public safety; construction activities; community concerns; public transport issues; pedestrian and bicycle movements; and communication strategies etc.

The communication tools that RCPBJV will use for information dissemination with regard to traffic and transport for the project are outlined below:

19.4 Communication Methods

19.4.1 Notification to emergency services

Emergency service agencies provide a vital service to the community, and they need to have up to date information about changed traffic conditions and potential delays they may experience throughout the road network.

The Traffic and Maintenance SPE will ensure all emergency services agencies are regularly consulted about proposed changed traffic conditions, with the TTLG being the main forum for notification of major changes.

19.4.2 Static roadwork information signs

The installation of roadwork information signs is considered the most effective method to notify road users of changes to the road network. Several standard roadwork information signs are available for use during construction. These will be utilised to advertise changed traffic conditions, such as road closures, turning restrictions and periods where delays are expected.

The design of all signs (i.e. letter height, colours and wording) will comply with the Australian Standards and Roads and Maritime sign posting guidelines.

These information signs will be incorporated within the site specific TCP, and are to be installed a minimum of one week prior to the traffic changes. Further, when changes to the existing lane, and/or intersection configurations occur (T1-23) “Changed Traffic Conditions Ahead” warning signs may be incorporated within the site specific TCPs. These signs will remain in position for between four to eight weeks after the change has been made. Permanent VMS may also be used to advise motorists of lane and/or intersection changes.

19.4.3 Variable Message Signs

Variable message signs are real-time traffic communications tools that help reduce delays, keep traffic flowing smoothly and can enhance road safety. During construction RCPBJV will utilise portable and existing permanent VMS to enhance advanced warning signage and provide changed traffic condition information to road users.

When VMS are not being used for construction purposes, they can also be utilised to support incident management operations, and for the display of road safety messages.

The message library for all VMS will be developed in consultation with WCX-M4 and TMC.

19.4.4 Changed traffic condition advertising

Changed traffic conditions that have the potential to impact on road users will be advertised, via newspaper media, radio, the project website and weekly traffic updates. All advertising will be developed by the


Community Team in consultation with WCX-M4, and is not to be released until WCX-M4’s acceptance has been obtained.

The M4 Widening advertising strategy has two components. These include the provision of regular updates disseminated via e-mail, the project website, facsimile etc, and any required advertisements for major traffic changes/impacts. The traffic updates are distributed to various key stakeholders including the TMC for dissemination on the Live Traffic/IRIS information service.

19.4.5 Community letterbox notifications

In addition to the above, the Community team will also distribute letterbox notifications to residents and commercial developments that may be affected by construction activities, including changes to traffic conditions. WCX-M4 will be given notice to review and approve prior to distribution.

19.5 Traffic Consultation Groups

19.5.1 Traffic Co-ordination Group

The Traffic Co-ordination Group (TCG) will meet regularly during the construction period. Meetings will, initially, be fortnightly and will involve:

• Roads and Maritime, i.e. representatives from all the various required departments, • WCX-M4; • RCPBJV

It will be chaired by the Traffic and Maintenance SPE and provide a forum to discuss specific requirements of traffic management plans.

19.5.2 Traffic and Transport Liaison Group

The TTLG will meet regularly during the construction period. Meetings will be monthly and will involve all stakeholders, including but not limited to:

• Roads and Maritime, • WCX-M4, • Emergency Services (includes RFS and SES) • Relevant Local Councils • DEMO / LEMO • Taxi Council • Trucking Associations • Pedestrian and cycle groups

It will be chaired by the Traffic and Maintenance SPE and provide a forum to discuss the following:

• Construction staging (existing or proposed) • Traffic operations, including changes in traffic flows, parking restrictions etc • Any community related issues • Impact on public transport • Pedestrians and cyclists • Communication strategies


20 Conduct Reporting 20.1 Description

This process focuses on reporting to the client, community, and other relevant stakeholders on all road safety and traffic management issues that may impact on the road network.

Roles

Traffic and Maintenance SPE, WCX-M4, Roads and Maritime, TTLG Members

20.2 Process

RCPBJV acknowledges the importance of keeping WCX-M4 and stakeholders regularly informed.

20.3 Frequency of Reporting

The frequency of reports provided by RCPBJV will be in the following four categories:

• immediate - reporting of major construction related incidents and critical issues; • within 1 working day - formal reports of major construction related incidents; • weekly reports - on planned lane closures / road occupancies and the performance results of recently

implemented changed traffic conditions / operations; • monthly reports - summarising: construction activities; proposed major traffic changes; upcoming media

releases; incidents. This may be done via the TTLG.

20.4 Methods of Reporting

Reporting requirements and responsibilities are documented in the Sections 8.6 and Table 8-4 of the CEMP.

The compliance tracking program will be updated with traffic management data on a quarterly basis and provided to WCX-M4 and DP&E.


21 Review and Improvement 21.1 Training and Awareness

Section 5 of the CEMP provides details of competence, training and awareness requirements. All construction personnel, sub-contractors and consultants will receive training and be informed of their personal environmental obligations during the inductions, toolbox talks and specific training.

M4 Widening Project staff and contractors that are directly involved with traffic management will be trained by the Environmental Manager on the requirements of this plan.

All construction personnel will undergo a general Project induction prior to commencing work with the Project. This will include a traffic component to reinforce potential impacts and responsibilities relating to traffic management.

Regular toolbox talks will highlight the specific mitigation measures for activities being undertaken in each work area and advise of any project wide traffic requirements.

Daily pre-start briefings are held with the Foreman and the site workforce for each work area before the commencement of each shift or where changes occur during a shift. The pre-start informs the workforce of the day’s activities, safe work practices, environmental protection requirements, work area restrictions, activities that may affect the works, coordination issues with other trades, hazards and other information relevant to the day’s work.

21.2 Continuous Improvement

Continuous improvement of this Plan will be achieved by the ongoing evaluation of environmental management performance against environmental policies, objectives and targets for the purpose of identifying opportunities for improvement.

The continuous improvement process will be designed to:

• Identify areas of opportunity for improvement of environmental management and performance. • Determine the cause or causes of non-conformances and deficiencies. • Develop and implement a plan of corrective and preventative action to address any non-conformances

and deficiencies. • Verify the effectiveness of the corrective and preventative actions. • Document any changes in procedures resulting from process improvement. • Make comparisons with objectives and targets.

21.3 Update and Amendment

The processes described in Section 8 and Section 9 of the CEMP may result in the need to update or revise this Plan. This will occur as needed.

Only the Environmental Manager, or delegate, has the authority to change any of the environmental management documentation.

A copy of the updated plan and changes will be distributed to all relevant stakeholders in accordance with the approved document control procedure – refer to Section 10 of the CEMP.


Appendix A: Haulage Routes








Appendix B: Temporary Cycle Route

Traffic Management Plan

N1023_TMP_100_Phase 0: M4 Motorway Cycleway Diversion

8. Appendix C - M4 Cycleway Diversion Route

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Documents

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