DTRS Bankstown Mt Lewis REF Jun 2012

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Digital Train Radio System

Bankstown - Mt Lewis (Punchbowl) Site

Review of Environmental Factors

June 2012

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary .................................................................................................................... 4

1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 6

1.1 Background to the Project ......................................................................................... 6

1.2 Background to Bankstown - Mt Lewis (Punchbowl) Site ........................................... 7

1.3 Location and Land Use.............................................................................................. 8

1.4 Consultation............................................................................................................. 11

2 Statutory Position and Requirements........................................................................... 14

2.1 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979................................................ 14

2.2 State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007..................................... 15

2.3 Confirmation of Statutory Position ........................................................................... 15

2.4 Other Relevant Environmental Planning Instruments ............................................. 16

2.5 Other NSW Legislation ............................................................................................ 17

2.6 Commonwealth Legislation...................................................................................... 19

2.7 Ecological Sustainable Development ...................................................................... 20

2.8 Other Guidelines...................................................................................................... 21

2.9 Licences and Approvals........................................................................................... 21

3 Description of the Proposed Work................................................................................ 22

3.1 Scope of Proposed Works....................................................................................... 22

3.2 Construction Methodology....................................................................................... 24

3.3 Timing and Costing.................................................................................................. 25

3.4 Alternatives to DTRS ............................................................................................... 26

3.5 Alternatives to the Bankstown - Mt Lewis (Punchbowl) Site ................................... 28

3.6 Justification of the Preferred Option ........................................................................ 30

4 Environmental Impact & Risks ...................................................................................... 31

4.1 Landforms, Geology and Soils ................................................................................ 31

4.2 Water Quality and Hydrology................................................................................... 32

4.3 Air Quality ................................................................................................................ 33

4.4 Biodiversity............................................................................................................... 34

4.5 Noise and Vibration ................................................................................................. 36

4.6 Heritage ................................................................................................................... 38

4.7 Waste....................................................................................................................... 39

4.8 Contaminated Land ................................................................................................. 40

4.9 Hazardous Materials................................................................................................ 42

4.10 Visual Aesthetics and Urban Design ....................................................................... 43

4.11 Land Use.................................................................................................................. 46

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4.12 Socio-Economic Effects........................................................................................... 46

4.13 Electromagnetic Energy (EME) ............................................................................... 47

4.14 Traffic and Access ................................................................................................... 48

4.15 Utilities and Services ............................................................................................... 49

4.16 Light spill .................................................................................................................. 49

4.17 Demand on Resources ............................................................................................ 49

4.18 Cumulative Environmental Effects........................................................................... 49

4.19 Consideration of Clause 228 of EP&A Regulations and EPBC Act ........................ 50

4.20 Summary of Control Measures................................................................................ 54

4.21 Implementation Process .......................................................................................... 59

5 References....................................................................................................................... 60

Appendix 1: Principles from the Telecommunication Facilities Guideline ......................... 61

Appendix 2: Design Plans ........................................................................................................ 66

Appendix 3: Database searches .............................................................................................. 67

Extracts from the NSW Wildlife Atlas................................................................................ 67

Flora………….................................................................................................................... 67

Fauna ................................................................................................................................ 67

Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System Report ......................................... 67

Section 170: RailCorp Heritage Register .......................................................................... 67

NSW Heritage Register..................................................................................................... 67

Australian Heritage Database ........................................................................................... 67

EPBC Act 1999 Protected Matters Report........................................................................ 67

Appendix 4: Electro-Magnetic Energy (EME) Reports........................................................... 68

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Executive Summary

Need for the Proposal

RailCorp currently operates an analogue train radio system known as MetroNet for operational

communications between signallers and train drivers. This system has reached the end of its

serviceable life and requires replacement.

The New South Wales Government and RailCorp have begun work on the implementation of a

Digital Train Radio System (DTRS) which will replace this analogue system and address a

number of recommendations from the Waterfall Special Commission of Inquiry (WSCOI). The

DTRS will be a secure digital train radio system designed to provide reliable voice and data

communications on a Global Systems Mobile – Railway (GSM-R) platform.

The DTRS will provide 100% radio coverage for approximately 1,455 kilometres of the RailCorp

electrified network as well as 66 tunnels covering approximately 70 kilometres and has an

expected design life of at least 15 years. UGL has been contracted to design and construct the

DTRS.

Proposal Description

The Bankstown - Mt Lewis (Punchbowl) base transceiver station (BTS) will be installed in the

rail corridor adjacent to Punchbowl railway station as part of the DTRS project. It will provide

communications coverage along a 3.42 kilometre section of track for trains travelling between

Lakemba and Bankstown on the Bankstown Line. Construction will take about six weeks.

The proposal will involve the following.

• A 10 metre tall steel monopole with a bored pile foundation. The pole will be hinged

approximately 1200 - 1400 millimetres from the base to assist in the erection of the pole,

but once in place the hinge will be bolted in order to fix the monopole in place.

• Two Yagi antennas mounted onto the monopole whilst the pole is on the ground. Once

erect, the antennas will be situated at a height of 9 metres.

• An aboveground DBS cabinet (approximately 880 millimetres wide, 1000 millimetres long

and 1700 millimetres tall) which contains the DBS baseband control unit, power supply

equipment and fibre interfaces which will be installed on a concrete base slab,

approximately 4.2 metres away from the monopole.

• New isolating transformer (approximately 1200 millimetres wide, 2000 millimetres long and

1500 millimetres tall) for power requirements installed near the existing power supply pole

(approximately 38 metres northeast of the monopole and cabinets).

• Installation of an underground earth grid that comprises a series of copper stakes and

earth wires that form a circuit attached to the earth rod.

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• Conduit feeder cables to connect to the new isolating transformer and fibre supply,

installed at a depth of at least 1000 millimetres.

• Other associated and necessary activities to ensure the proper functioning of RailCorp’s

radio communications facility including safe access, signage and bollards for vehicle

protection.

Approval Process

The proposal is being assessed under Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment

Act 1979 (EP&A Act). Part 5 requires RailCorp to consider the environmental impacts of the

proposal.

This Review of Environmental Factors (REF) has been prepared to address the requirements of

the EP&A Act. It assesses the potential environmental impacts of the proposal within the

context of Clause 228 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 and the

Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act). The requirements of the Commonwealth

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) are also

considered.

Environmental Impact Assessment

The benefits of the proposal cannot be achieved without some degree of environmental impact.

The impacts resulting from construction and operation of the radio facility have been assessed

in this REF. This REF concludes that, subject to the implementation of mitigation measures,

potential environmental impacts can be controlled and reduced to acceptable levels and,

therefore, will not compromise the health, diversity and productivity of the environment for the

benefit of future generations.

The main environmental issues relate to construction impacts such as erosion and

sedimentation risks as well as short-term traffic, air quality and noise issues for nearby

receivers. Proposed works will have minor traffic impacts to Urunga Parade. Such impacts will

be managed through the implementation of a traffic management plan.

In the long term, a new monopole will be introduced into the visual landscape. The monopole

and its antennas will not be bulky and will be partially screened by vegetation along the rail

corridor. However, the top of the monopole may be visible to residents along and near Urunga

Parade. Electromagnetic energy (EME) impacts have also been considered and the EME levels

for the proposal will be well within the limits set by the Australian Radiation Protection and

Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA).

Environmental Management

The proposed control measures described at the end of each environmental impact section in

this REF will be incorporated into a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).

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1 Introduction

1.1 Background to the Project

RailCorp currently operates an analogue train radio system known as MetroNet for operational

communications between signallers and train drivers. This system has reached the end of its

serviceable life and requires replacement. The New South Wales Government and RailCorp

have begun work on the implementation of a Digital Train Radio System (DTRS) which will

replace this analogue system and address a number of recommendations from the Waterfall

Special Commission of Inquiry (WSCOI).

The primary objectives of the DTRS project are to:

provide continuous radio coverage 100% radio of RailCorp’s electric network;

replace and improve on the current RailCorp MetroNet communications system;

provide a technology platform for the introduction of an automatic train protection system

(ATP); and

adopt best management and administrative practices while complying with the principles of

ecologically sustainable development.

The DTRS will provide secure and reliable voice and data communications via a Global

Systems Mobile – Railway (GSM-R) platform. It will be used by train controllers, train drivers,

train guards and signallers. The system is designed to allow for growth in both the size of the

network and the number of services using it. It will be compatible with communications systems

used by other users of the network, e.g. freight operators.

The DTRS will provide 100% radio coverage along approximately 1,455 kilometres of the

RailCorp electric network as well as 66 tunnels covering approximately 70 kilometres and has

an expected design life of at least 15 years.

The DTRS will include:

a main switching centre in the Sydney CBD;

a geographically separated back-up switching centre at Homebush;

on-train equipment in approximately 675 train cabs;

approximately 255 base transceiver stations (BTS) as well as other base stations in tunnels;

approximately 65 dispatcher terminal units; and

capability to provide staff with handheld terminals.

The DTRS will provide continuous coverage along the entire RailCorp network for on-train

radios and permit at least 14 simultaneous voice calls from each base station.

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DTRS systems are now widely used as a standard by major rail operators in Europe and Asia.

In Australia, GSM-R is being installed on the Melbourne train network by the Victorian

government.

1.2 Background to Bankstown - Mt Lewis (Punchbowl) Site

The proposed base transceiver station (BTS) at Bankstown - Mt Lewis (Punchbowl) is part of

the DTRS that is being developed along the RailCorp’s electrified train lines. The proposal for

Bankstown - Mt Lewis (Punchbowl) is to build a new installation, which aims to provide

coverage along a 3.42 kilometre section of track between Lakemba and Bankstown on the

Bankstown Line.

The Bankstown - Mt Lewis (Punchbowl) BTS is one of 255 radio facilities which will provide

enhanced, efficient and reliable communication.

This REF describes a proposal to construct a BTS at Bankstown - Mt Lewis (Punchbowl),

documents the likely impacts on the environment and details the environmental safeguards

required to address those impacts.

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1.3 Location and Land Use

Site Name Bankstown (Mt Lewis)

Street address In the rail corridor, off Urunga Parade, Punchbowl NSW 2196

Property Description Bankstown Line

Bankstown Line Railway Line

Chainage B16+389

Latitude: -33.925250 Site co-ordinates

Longitude: 151.05647

Local Government Area Canterbury City Council

NSW State electorate Lakemba

Catchment Salt Pan Creek

Nearest Railway Station Punchbowl

The proposed BTS site is situated on the northern side of the rail corridor adjacent to

Punchbowl railway station (refer Figure 1). The site comprises an undeveloped area of the rail

corridor. The new monopole and cabinet will be located southwest of the access gates off

Urunga Parade, 9.2 metres from the railway track. There is a fence which separates the

construction site from the track.

The site is within the Canterbury Local Government Area (LGA) and the proposed works will be

undertaken on land in Zone 3(c) Neighbourhood Business.

Land around the site is for the purposes listed below.

• To the north is Warren Reserve, then retail and residential properties.

• To the south and east are the Bankstown railway line, Punchbowl Station and a commuter

car park then retail and residential properties.

• To the west are Punchbowl Road and commercial/retail properties.

• Punchbowl Boys’ High School and oval are 230 metres to the north west.

• There are seven schools/child care centres within a 370m radius of the site, the closest a

child care centre 75 metres to the north east.

• The nearest residential property is around 60 metres to the north east on Urunga Parade.

Access to the site is off Urunga Parade through existing access gates. The gates are 25 metres

from the site. The site is in a cleared area with a buffer zone of at least four metres in all

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directions between the site and vegetation within the rail corridor. The proposed works will take

place on land that has a slight slope.

The climate in the area is similar to other parts of the Sydney Basin. The Bankstown Airport

weather station is the closest station. The area experiences extremes of climate, having a peak

monthly precipitation of 106.4 millimetres in February and the least rainfall in July with an

average rainfall of 44.6 millimetres. The majority of the annual rainfall occurs in the summer and

early autumn months. The area has a mean annual maximum temperature of 21.3 degrees and

a mean annual minimum of 12.0 degrees.

There are mature trees at the corridor boundary. There are no nearby national parks or other

natural heritage reserves, bushland or heritage sites. Warren Reserve is 15 metres north of the

site, however there are few trees offering little habitat to wildlife. There are no waterways on or

in close proximity of the site.

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Figure 1 Proposed site and surrounds

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Figure 2 Site location map

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Figure 3 Photo of proposed site looking west along northern side of the rail corridor

1.4 Consultation

The consultation activities for the proposed work are outlined below. These measures will help

ensure stakeholders are informed of the proposal and that RailCorp meets its obligations under

the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 (ISEPP). Consultation activities

and work practices will be undertaken in accordance with community relation protocols and

requirements as per RailCorp’s Communications Management Plan.

Three main consultation activities will take place.

1) Communication with local councils and regulatory authorities

Consultation with the local council and other regulatory authorities is required under the SEPP

(Infrastructure) 2007. This will include notification of and liaison with Canterbury City

Council/other government agencies/utilities is required with regard to temporary work impacts

may have on nearby community (traffic, parks, stormwater etc).

2) Communication with impacted residents and businesses within a 500 metre radius of the site

Consultation with directly impacted residents, nearby schools and other nearby community

facilities is required. A number of consultation activities will be undertaken and are outlined

below.

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• Letter: a letter will be sent to all properties within a 500 metre radius, detailing the DTRS

project and the scope of works that will be undertaken for the Bankstown - Mt Lewis

(Punchbowl) BTS site.

• Display of REF: the final REF will be made available at www.railcorp.info before work

begins. Council will also be given a copy and a link to the DTRS section of the RailCorp

website.

• “Face to face” consultation: direct consultation will be undertaken with nearby residents

and they will be given opportunities to discuss the DTRS works.

• Contact hotline: a telephone line will be established for the community to obtain further

information.

Community relations will be specifically be targeted at:

• residents on Urunga Parade, Rosemont Street North, Rickard, Dudley, Matthews, Arthur,

Owen, Campbell, Turner, Hillcrest, Waratah, Henry and Kelly streets; Turner, Heggie and

Quine lanes and Clarke and Breust places;

• residents on Rossmore Avenue between Punchbowl Road and Hillcrest Street;

• residents and businesses on The Boulevard between Punchbowl Road and Robinson

Street South;

• residents on The Broadway between The Boulevard and Hillcrest Street;

• residents and businesses on Punchbowl Road between Waratah and Myall Streets; and

• schools, child care centres and community facilities close to the site.

3) Notification and community relations during construction and commissioning works with Council and nearby community

Additional information about the upcoming work will be provided to the nearby community and

Canterbury City Council five business days before work begins. This information will include

specific detail regarding activities, works hours, traffic control measures and

compound/assembly location.

Communication with the community will take place before and during construction. Activities will

include “face to face” communications with directly affected community members, notifications,

contact phone line and fact sheets.

http://www.railcorp.info/

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4) Summary Report

Feedback received during pre-construction consultation will be compiled into a summary report

and taken into consideration. It will then be used, along with the REF, to determine whether the

development should proceed and what, if any, changes need to be made.

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2 Statutory Position and Requirements

The description of the proposed works and the associated environmental impacts has been

undertaken in the context of Clause 228 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment

Regulation 2000, the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act), and the

(Commonwealth) Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).

In doing so, this REF helps fulfil the requirements of Section 111 of the Environmental Planning

and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act), that RailCorp must examine and take into account, to

the fullest extent possible, all matters affecting or likely to affect the environment by reason of

the activity. The legislative framework relevant to the proposed works and associated approvals

is set out in the following sections.

2.1 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) establishes the statutory

framework for planning and environmental assessment in NSW. Implementation of the EP&A

Act is the responsibility of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, statutory authorities and

local councils.

The EP&A Act contains three parts which impose requirements for planning approval.

• Part 3A provides for control of ‘major infrastructure and other projects’ that require approval

from the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure.

• Part 4 generally provides for the control of local ‘development that requires development

consent from the local Council’.

• Part 5 provides for the control of ‘activities’ that do not require development consent and

are undertaken or approved by a determining authority.

The applicable approval process is generally determined by reference to the relevant

environmental planning instruments and other controls. These include Local Environmental

Plans (LEPs) and State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs). Pursuant to Section 36 of

the EP&A Act there is a general presumption that a SEPP prevails over a LEP in the event of an

inconsistency.

As RailCorp is the determining authority and this site falls under the definition of activities that

do not require consent, the approval of this site will be sought under Part 5 of the EP&A Act.

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2.2 State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007

The State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 (ISEPP) provides a consistent

planning regime for infrastructure and the provision of services across NSW, along with

providing for consultation with relevant public authorities during the assessment process.

The ISEPP provides for the development of certain activities for a range of infrastructure types.

The ISEPP indicates whether an activity is permissible with or without consent, and on what

land the activity is permissible.

Section 76 of the EP&A Act states that “if an environmental planning instrument provides that

specified development may be carried out without the need for development consent, a person

may carry the development out, in accordance with the instrument, on land to which the

provision applies.” However environmental assessment of the development may nevertheless

be required under Part 5.

2.3 Confirmation of Statutory Position

Clause 79(1) of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 (ISEPP) provides:

“Development for the purpose of a railway or rail infrastructure facilities may be

carried out by or on behalf of a public authority without consent on any land.”

The proposal is for the installation of a new base transceiver station (new monopole, antennas

and power and BTS cabinets), which is consistent with the definition of a rail infrastructure

facility under Clause 78, which includes “signalling, train control, communication and security

systems”.

In addition Clause 114(1) provides:

“Development for the purposes of telecommunications facilities (including radio facilities) may

be carried out by a public authority without consent on any land.”

The proposal also meets the definition of a telecommunication facility under Clause 113 of the

ISEPP.

RailCorp is a state-owned operating entity in the transport portfolio. It is classified as a public

authority under Section 4 of the EP&A Act.

Accordingly, this proposal (construction of a new BTS at Bankstown (Mt Lewis)) is being

assessed under Part 5 of the EP&A Act. RailCorp is the proponent and determining authority as

per the provisions of Section 110 of the EP&A Act.

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2.4 Other Relevant Environmental Planning Instruments

State Environmental Planning Policy No. 4 Development Without Consent and Miscellaneous Complying Development

The proposal is not classified as “exempt development” or “complying development” under the

provisions of SEPP 4.

State Environmental Planning Policy No. 14 Coastal Wetlands

This policy applies to local government areas outside the Sydney metropolitan area that fronts

the Pacific Ocean and is, therefore, not applicable.

State Environmental Planning Policy No. 19 Bushland in Urban Areas

This SEPP protects and preserves bushland within certain urban areas, as part of the natural

heritage or for recreational, educational and scientific purposes. Canterbury LGA is listed in

Schedule 1 as an area where bushland needs to be preserved. However, the proposed work

will not require the removal of vegetation, so no further consideration of this SEPP is required.

State Environmental Planning Policy No. 26 Littoral Rainforests

This policy applies to local government areas outside the Sydney metropolitan area that front

the Pacific Ocean (the same area which SEPP 14 applies to) and is, therefore, not applicable.

State Environmental Planning Policy No. 44 – Koala Habitat Protection

The proposed site is not located in an area nominated or classified by this SEPP as habitat for

koalas, therefore the proposal is not subject to the provisions of SEPP 44.

State Environmental Planning Policy No. 55 – Remediation of Land

SEPP 55 provides for a consistent state-wide planning approach to the remediation of

contaminated land. The policy states that land must not be developed if it is unsuitable for a

proposed use because it is contaminated. If the land is unsuitable, remediation must take place

before the land is developed. The presence of contamination will be determined during

excavation works, and a suitable remediation plan will be developed, if required.

State Environmental Planning Policy No. 71 – Coastal Protection

The proposed site falls outside the coastal protection zone designated in the Coastal Protection

SEPP, and therefore does not apply.

State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Development) 2005

This SEPP identifies certain developments which are deemed major projects under Part 3A of

the EP&A Act and which are then determined by the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure.

The proposal does not meet the criteria listed in Schedule 1 Section 23 (Rail and related

transport facilities), nor does the proposal meet any of the other requirements listed in

Schedules 2, 3 or 5. This SEPP does not apply to the proposal.

State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Drinking Water Catchment) 2011

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The proposal is located in the Salt Pan Creek catchment and is not part of a drinking water

catchment. This SEPP does not apply to the proposal.

Canterbury Local Environmental Plan 1994

The proposed site is located within the Canterbury LGA and is subject to the Canterbury Local

Environment Plan – 138, 1994 (Canterbury LEP). The proposed works will be undertaken in the

rail corridor, which is located in Zone 3(c) – Neighbourhood Business.

Development for the purposes of utility installations is permissible in Zone 3(c) – Neighbourhood

Business with consent under the Canterbury LEP.

The State Environmental Planning Policy Infrastructure 2007 (ISEPP) also allows for the

proposal to proceed without development consent (refer section 2.2 and section 2.3 for more

detail).

2.5 Other NSW Legislation

Crown Lands Act 1989

The proposal will not be undertaken on crown land and the provisions of this act are not

applicable.

Electricity Supply Act 1995

The Electricity Supply Act 1995 and Electricity Supply (General) Regulation 2001 sets out

certain notification and procedural requirements in relation to excavation.

Section 63Z provides:

(1) A person must not commence to carry out excavation work to which this section

applies, or authorise such excavation work to be commenced, unless the person has

first:

(a) contacted the designated information provider and requested information as to the

location and type of any underground electricity power lines in the vicinity of the

proposed work, and

(b) complied with any reasonable procedures of the designated information provider as

to the manner of contacting the designated information provider and the information to

be provided by the person in connection with the person’s request for information, and

(c) allowed a reasonable period for the requested information to be provided.

Clause 104B of the Electricity Supply (General) Regulation 2001 provides:

(1) Work of the following kind, that is carried out within the distribution district of a

distribution network service provider, is excavation work to which section 63Z of the Act

applies…

(b) excavation that is, or is carried out in connection with, an activity within the meaning

of Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

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Consultation with the relevant service provider will occur in accordance with these provisions.

Heritage Act 1977

Section 57(1) of the Heritage Act 1977 lists the types of activities/works that require approval

from the Heritage Office when working on/in an item/place listed on the State Heritage Register.

An application for an exemption can also be made under some circumstances.

The proposal is to be undertaken in an area where no State heritage items are located and

approval under the Heritage Act is not required. More information about heritage is included in

Section 4.6.

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974

The excavating, moving or exhibiting of Aboriginal objects requires a permit under Section 87 of

the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (NPW Act). The harming or desecration of Aboriginal

objects or places is an offence under Section 86 of the NPW Act. Under Section 90, an

Aboriginal heritage impact permit may be issued in relation to a specified Aboriginal object,

Aboriginal place, land, activity or person or specified types or classes of Aboriginal objects,

Aboriginal places, land, activities or persons.

There are no Aboriginal objects or places known to occur in the immediate vicinity of the

proposed site and no known items or places will be affected by the proposal. Further, the

likelihood of uncovering Aboriginal heritage items is considered low (refer Section 4.6).

Safeguards have been proposed to address circumstances where an unexpected find occurs.

All native birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals, except the dingo, are protected in NSW

under the NPW Act. The harming of protected fauna is prohibited under the NPW Act, but an

exemption applies in relation to things that are essential to the carrying out of an activity to

which Part 5 of the EP&A Act applies and where the determining authority has complied with

the provisions of that part. Potential impacts to fauna are considered in Section 4.4.

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

In accordance with Section 55 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO

Act), RailCorp holds an Environment Protection Licence (EPL), number 12208. The EPL applies

to the NSW rail network as defined in the Transport Administration Act 1988 for the purposes of

‘railway systems’, which is a scheduled activity under the POEO Act.

Under the provisions of the licence, RailCorp is required to seek a modification to the licence for

certain ‘scheduled’ activities. However, the proposed works are not listed as a scheduled

activity under the POEO Act and, hence, RailCorp is not required to seek a modification to its

licence under the POEO Act. Also, the works associated with the proposal will be confined to

land on which the rail undertaking is currently being carried out. As such, the proposed works

can be undertaken without requiring a variation to the EPL. Notwithstanding, the existing licence

requires that the licensee must comply with Section 120 of the POEO Act with regard to the

pollution of waters and must manage dust-generating activities.

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Roads Act 1993

Under Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993, a person must not “erect a structure or carry out a

work in, on or over a public road, or dig up or disturb the surface of a public road...” otherwise

than with the consent of the appropriate roads authority.

No works are proposed on public roads as part of these works therefore consent under the

Roads Act is not required.

Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995

The Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act) is directed at conserving threatened

species, populations and ecological communities of animals and plants. Threatened species,

populations, endangered ecological communities are not likely to occur at the site and further

consideration under the Act is not required.

2.6 Commonwealth Legislation

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

The primary legislation at the Commonwealth level is the Environment Protection and

Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Part 3 of the EPBC Act requires approval from

the Commonwealth Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and

Communities if a development is likely to have, or will have, a significant effect on a matter of

National Environmental Significance (NES).

For the purposes of the EPBC Act, matters of NES are defined as:

• world heritage properties;

• national heritage places;

• Ramsar wetlands;

• nationally threatened species and ecological communities;

• migratory species;

• commonwealth marine areas; and

• nuclear actions.

There are no matters of national environmental significance that will be affected as a result of

this proposal. No Commonwealth land will be affected, either directly or indirectly, as a result of

this proposal. A summary of EPBC factors is included in Table 4.

Civil Aviation (Building Control) Regulation 1988

The proposed site is within the height restriction zone of Bankstown Airport; however the

monopole is lower than the airport Obstacle Limitation Surface. Therefore CASA approval is not

required.

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2.7 Ecologically Sustainable Development

Ecologically sustainable development (ESD) entails using, conserving and enhancing the

community’s environmental resources in a manner that sustains and improves ecological

processes and, hence, the quality of life, for present and future generations. The basis for

achieving ecologically sustainable development involves the application of four principles:

• the precautionary principle;

• intra- and inter-generational equity;

• conservation of biological diversity and ecological integrity; and

• improved valuation and pricing of environmental resources.

RailCorp is committed to ensuring its projects are consistent with the principles of ESD and

these have been considered for this proposal (refer Table 1).

Table 1 Consideration of ESD for the proposal

ESD Principle Application to the proposal

Precautionary principle The site selection and design process aims to avoid areas where there will be a significant environmental impact or impacts that are irreversible. The site selected is within a previously disturbed area in the rail corridor. In addition, some of the potential impacts are reversible as the monopole and cabinets can be removed, if no longer required.

Any adverse impacts associated with the site and construction will be minor and measures to reduce impacts as far as practicable identified within this REF will be implemented during construction.

Intergenerational equity This proposal and the overarching DTRS project will contribute towards RailCorp’s strategic benefits for current and future generations, including safer public transport by improving on the current communications system, providing coverage and reliable communications services to all parts of the electrified rail corridor and acting as the basis for the introduction of an Automatic Train Protection System.

The economic, social and safety considerations of the DTRS have been integrated with the consideration and assessment of potential environmental impacts regarding the development and operation of the DTRS.

Conservation of biological diversity and ecological integrity

The proposed site is on disturbed land that has been previously cleared. There is no major clearing or other disturbance to the biodiversity or ecological significance of the area. The proposed activity is not expected to result in any loss of biodiversity or ecological integrity.

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ESD Principle Application to the proposal

Improved valuation and pricing of environmental resources

RailCorp recognises the value of environmental sustainability and will minimise the impacts of its activities by ensuring that appropriate mitigation measures are implemented for all aspects of the DTRS project. The potential environmental costs of the proposal have been considered in conjunction with the costs of design, construction and operation

2.8 Other Guidelines

Consideration of the NSW Telecommunication Facilities Guideline including Broadband NSW

(DoP 2010) is a requirement when Clause 114 or Clause 115 (development of a

telecommunications facility) of the ISEPP is applied. The requirements of the guidelines have

been considered and are included in Appendix 1.

2.9 Licences and Approvals

Responsible Authority Approval/Licence/Permit

RailCorp Determination under Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

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3 Description of the Proposed Work

3.1 Scope of Proposed Works

3.1.1 Summary

The outdoor BTS site at Bankstown - Mt Lewis (Punchbowl) will consist of the following

components:

a 10 metre high monopole;

a 1.5 metre high lightning rod at the apex of the monopole;

two Yagi antennas mounted on the monopole;

a DBS cabinet located on a slab 4.2 metres from the monopole;

power supply cable from a new 25kVA isolating transformer/distribution supply main switch

board (DSMSB) to the northeast of the site fed from the Ausgrid network;

a new low voltage underground power supply cable from the existing metering panel pole to

the new distribution board and BTS location; and

fibre optic cable connection into the existing RailCorp Network Access Point (NAP)

2ATJ0030 (B14+345) located 33m from the site.

These components of the proposal are described in the sections below. Plan drawings of the

proposal are provided in Appendix 2. All aspects of the proposal will be earthed in line with all

relevant standards.

3.1.2 BTS Site

DBS Cabinet

The DBS cabinet will be placed on a concrete slab. The cabinet will be painted stainless steel,

approximately 1700 millimetres high by 1000 millimetres long by 880 millimetres wide, and will

be placed on a stainless steel plinth which will have a minimum height of 200 millimetres to

allow for the management of cables entering the cabinet. The cabinet will contain the internal

DBS equipment which will be connected to an internal -48V supply. DC supplies at this point will

be surge protected and protected by Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) filter. Internal DC

distribution is provided via miniature circuit breakers. Refer to Huawei DBS3900 GSM-R

Product Description documentation for further details of the DBS equipment.

The DBS cabinet will include the following equipment:

DBS equipment (BBU3900);

DC distribution (including EMI filter and surge protection);

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transmission interface (Huawei PTN 910);

fibre optic distribution frame;

monitoring and reporting capability of power cabinet conditions; and

field monitoring device for radio frequency coverage. This requires a 12V DC input so is

installed with a 48V to 12V DC power converter. The requirement for a field monitoring

device at this site has yet to be finalised.

Base Band Unit (BBU)

The base station to be used at this site will be a Huawei DBS3900 GSM-R in the S3

configuration (2+1) that comprises of a BBU3900 baseband control unit connected via fibre

optic patch leads to two externally located RRUs mounted on the monopole.

Remote Radio Unit (RRU)

Two DC RRU3004 radio remote units will be mounted externally on the monopole

approximately 14m from ground level. A -48V DC supply will be reticulated to the two RRUs

from the DBS cabinet by individual cables. This 1-sector site configuration requires one 2:2

hybrid combiner and will support up to 4 TRXs (including the redundant TRX) as each RRU

supports 2 TRXs.

Monopole

A 10 metre monopole will be erected approximately four metres to the east of the DBS cabinet

in the rail corridor 9.2 metres from the track. Two Yagi antennas will be mounted nine metres

above the ground with azimuths of 85° and 280°. The antennas will be installed to have a zero

degree tilt, but will be able to be remotely adjusted to different degrees of tilt, without the need

to climb the monopole for such adjustments.

Due to the position of the proposal adjacent to the railway in an area frequently used for access

to the rail corridor, bollards are to be provided around the facility to minimise the risk of

collisions.

3.1.3 Power Supply

The supply to the Bankstown - Mt Lewis (Punchbowl) power cabinet will be via a new 25kVA

isolation transformer/distribution supply main switch board (DSMSB). The DSMSB will be

supplied via an underground cable from an existing Ausgrid metering panel located adjacent to

Urunga Parade. An underground LV cable will run from the isolating transformer to the power

cabinet. The DSMSB is within the new isolating transformer cover, shown in the design

drawings in Appendix 2.

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3.1.4 Fibre Optics

The OCDN fibre network is north of the track and the nearest NAP is 2ATJ0030 (B14+345). A

new two duct buried cable route will be provided to the NAP from the DBS site, a distance of 33

metres. Two new fibre optic cables will then be routed from the DBS, one in each new duct, to

the NAP and left ready for splicing into the bearer network.

3.1.5 Earthing

The earthing installation will comprise six earth stakes at a pre-determined distance apart. The

grid will be nominally four by two metres, placing the six earth stakes two metres apart. Once

these earth stakes have been installed, the system will be tested and modified if needed.

The initial extent of the trenching for earthing grid will be around 20 metres. However, it can be

extended if the results show that the earthing arrangement is insufficient.

3.2 Construction Methodology

The construction of the BTS site will require the use of approximately 10 square metres of land

within the northern side of the rail corridor. This area will allow for the erection of the monopole

and the slab containing the DBS cabinet. The area of ground disturbance at the BTS site is

likely to be in the vicinity of five square metres. The monopole foundation will require an

excavation approximately five metres deep with a diameter of approximately one metre. This will

result in approximately four cubic metres of excavated material which may include rock.

Installation of the power and fibre optic cables will require excavation of trenches approximately

1000mm and 500mm wide.

The indicative construction methodology of the proposal will include elements outlined below.

Excavation of the foundation for the monopole using excavator, drills or auger.

Delivery and pouring of concrete on site for the monopole foundation.

Installation of concrete slab brought to site for BTS and power cabinets.

Excavation of trenches for power and fibre optic cables.

Installation of conduit within trenches, followed by installation of cables within conduits.

Transport and installation of monopole sections using trucks, cranes and riggers.

Assembly of monopole and attachment of antenna mounts and cables before erection of

pole using the built in hinge joint.

Connection of power and fibre optic cables to the transformer and communications pit,

respectively, (to be undertaken by RailCorp).

Installation of earth grid using drills, shovels or excavator and connection of the radio facility

to the electrical supply and optical fibre communications cable.

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Installation and commissioning of radio equipment, batteries, antennas, cables and other

equipment.

Materials used for construction and installation include concrete, gravel, steel plinth, steel

mounts, antennas, batteries, cables and radio equipment. It is not envisaged that any chemicals

or hazardous materials will be used during construction.

The majority of material brought to the site will remain there once installed. Any excess material

will be removed and disposed of, reused or recycled. Any excess concrete will be removed. The

batteries to be used are sealed, limiting the risk of leaking battery acid. All excavated material

not required for backfilling will be stockpiled, removed from site and disposed of at a licensed

facility or used elsewhere on the site.

The following equipment will potentially be used during construction.

Pile borer

Hi-Abb truck 10T

Trencher (chain digger)

Excavators

Bobcat

Vacuum excavator (Sucker Truck)

Wacker packer

Earth rod drill

Concrete delivery truck

Delivery truck VLC (semi trailer)

Crane where required (sized to suit the

application)

1.5 tonne come-a-long

17 metre sling

Assorted slings and shackles

Assorted large spanners and hand tools

Hydraulic pack and ram

Portable generator (with RCD)

Cable striping tools

Hydraulic hole punch (sized to suit

cable gland)

Crimpers ratchet type

Battery drill

Multimeter

Electrical hand tools

Hand digging tools (shovels etc)

The skip bin and the site compound area will be within the rail corridor near the site. The

construction process will require an average of four to six vehicle movements and a team of

three to six people on site per day.

3.3 Timing and Costing

Construction work for the proposal is planned to begin in the third quarter of 2012 and

scheduled to run for a period of six weeks.

Proposed construction timing:

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Standard working hours

Monday to Friday 7.00am to 6.00pm

Saturday 8.00am to 1.00pm

Evening/weekends/out of hours: No out of hours work is expected.

Note: separate approval will be required if works are to take place outside standard hours.

The DTRS project has an overarching value of $225 million. This includes the design, supply,

and installation of the DTRS on the RailCorp electrified network plus a five-year life support

component.

3.4 Alternatives to DTRS

As discussed earlier, the Waterfall Special Commission of Inquiry precipitated the

recommendations regarding communications in NSW rail operations and within RailCorp. The

NSW Government then committed to a state-wide strategy for all rail communications.

RailCorp investigated a number of alternatives already used by the state government or

available commercially, looking for a system that met its own safety and reliability requirements

as well as the recommendations of the Waterfall inquiry.

The government alternatives were the existing MetroNet system or the Government Radio

Network (GRN).

The existing MetroNet communication system was not deemed a feasible solution for the

reasons listed below.

• It uses out dated technology and cannot be expanded due to its limited capacity.

• It does not have the ability to support the requirements of Automatic Train Protection.

• It only has one main supplier and this, combined with obsolete technology, means the cost

of using and maintaining the MetroNet system is increasing at a substantial rate.

• It cannot facilitate a communications platform that can be used by all necessary RailCorp

personnel.

• It could not meet interoperability requirements.

The Department of Commerce’s Government Radio Network (GRN) was not deemed a feasible

solution for the reasons listed below.

• It has to be shared with other NSW Government agencies.

• Priority is given to emergency services which could result in a failure of 100% rail network

coverage.

• The network is both inside and outside the rail corridor.

• GRN would require a substantial upgrade, including new base stations, to ensure 100%

network coverage of the rail corridor.

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• The cost of this upgrade is comparable to the development of an entire new network.

The radio communications marketplace responded with three systems: APCO-25, TETRA and

GSM-R.

APCO-25 is a proven standard for emergency services but was rejected for the reasons listed

below.

• It has no proven history of usage in a rail environment.

• It does not support a functional addressing system that maps train run numbers to mobile

subscribers’ numbers, which is a key requirement.

• It does not meet the interoperability requirements.

• It relies on a dispatch terminal for functionality, which does not meet RailCorp’s reliability

requirements.

• It is not scalable in regards to the future growth of the rail network.

TETRA is also a proven emergency services communications system and is deployed in a

number metropolitan rail networks. However, it was rejected for the reasons listed below.

• This application is confined primarily to underground metro networks that are not

comparable to RailCorp’s network.

• It relies on a dispatch terminal for functionality, which does not meet the RailCorp reliability

requirements.

• It does not meet the interoperability requirements.

• There is no commercialised Automatic Train Protection (ATP) solution available.

GSM-R was deemed the platform most suitable for RailCorp’s train network and system

requirements for the reasons listed below.

• It is the only rail-specific communications standard and has the highest levels of safety and

reliability in its design.

• It is an open standard with a large number of equipment suppliers.

• It achieved a higher level of compliance with the RailCorp functional requirements when

compared to the other systems.

• It is deployed by major rail operators in Europe and Asia, some with networks comparable

in size and complexity to RailCorp’s network.

• It operates on a spectrum of 1800 MHz which was available for purchase by RailCorp. The

other options would have required the leasing of a radio spectrum from a

telecommunications licence holder.

• It is a scalable network that can grow in step with RailCorp operations and network.

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• It is compatible with the Australian Rail Track Corporation’s communication system.

• It provides a platform for future enhancements and increased operational safety, including

a Level 2 Automatic Train Protection (ATP) System, as per the recommendations of the

Waterfall inquiry.

• It will deliver the best value for money solution with the least risk.

3.5 Alternatives to the Bankstown - Mt Lewis (Punchbowl) Site

The following options were considered for the development of the Bankstown - Mt Lewis

(Punchbowl) proposal.

• To do nothing.

• Install the proposed site further up or down the track.

The do nothing option was rejected for the reasons listed below.

• The inability to meet the requirement of 100% network coverage.

• A ‘black spot’ in the DTRS network, resulting in a significant safety issue in the event of an

emergency call or a train incident.

• The increasing maintenance costs of the MetroNet facility and its limited ability to adequate

operate adequately for the next 10 to 15 years.

Possible locations to the east and west were rejected for the reasons listed below.

• The radio frequency modelling indicated that a DTRS site in an alternative location will not

provide coverage to 100% of the rail corridor.

• An additional DTRS site would be required to ensure 100% network coverage. This would

incur additional costs and, potentially, increase the risk of environmental impacts of the

proposal.

Other infrastructure options were considered, but were not feasible for the proposed facility due

to the reasons listed below.

• The proposed monopole is less obtrusive, requires less space and is cheaper to maintain

than a lattice tower or guyed mast.

• A monopole uses a foundation design that is better suited for the spatial limitations within

the rail corridor, is thinner at the top and less obtrusive than a lattice tower, helping to

minimise visual impacts.

• A monopole can be installed using a hinge mechanism, which removes the need for large

cranes.

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• The installation of a walk-in equipment hut would use more space and is more expensive.

Outdoor cabinets are the most suitable solution, given the cost, limited space and

minimisation of environmental impacts.

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3.6 Justification of the Preferred Option

It was decided to construct a BTS at this location in Bankstown - Mt Lewis (Punchbowl)

because this site will be consistent with the whole RailCorp DTRS network. Consistent

technology choice will enable RailCorp to improve its existing quality of service, reliability and

emergency responsiveness. The reasons for selecting the technology are discussed above.

The Bankstown - Mt Lewis (Punchbowl) site was selected for the reasons listed below.

It will cover the 3.42 kilometre section of track between Lakemba and Bankstown.

The RF modelling performed identified the selected site as the most suitable location for this

section of track. It also meets the requirement to minimise the number of base transceiver

stations along the network.

The site will not impact on existing RailCorp infrastructure such as overhead and

underground services and will not impact on train drivers line of sight or signalling

equipment.

The site also has a number of trees and other vegetation along the edge of the rail corridor

and this will limit the visual impact of the site on the local community.

The proposed antenna height (approximately 10 metres) is the minimum height required to

provide optimum radio frequency coverage across this section of track.

The site is close to existing fibre and power supply and has good construction and

maintenance access.

Developing the site will not require the removal of vegetation.

The location of this site is necessary for satisfactory handover between adjacent BTS sites due

to the curvature of the rail corridor and any movement may necessitate an additional BTS with

associated costs.

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4 Environmental Impact & Risks

4.1 Landforms, Geology and Soils

Existing Situation

The site is within the existing railway corridor approximately nine metres north of the track,

adjacent to Punchbowl Station. The site is in a cleared area with bitumen, gravel and grass

surface cover and an underlying geology comprising Wianamatta Group, Ashfield Shale.

There has been significant disturbance in the area resulting from the establishment of the

railway line, the installation of underground communication cables and the maintenance of the

track. The site is within the Blacktown soil landscape. Limitations of this soil include moderately

reactive highly plastic subsoil, low soil fertility, poor soil drainage.

The site is on a slight slope and there is a drainage line along the edge of the ballast, which is

where surface water may accumulate.

The proposal area is mapped as having a low probability of Acid Sulfate Soil occurrence.

Potential Impacts

Less than 10 square metres of ground will be disturbed during the proposed works. Soil and

rock from the excavation will that is not to be used for backfilling will be placed into skip bins

and removed from the site. The foundation for the monopole will result in approximately five

cubic metres of spoil will be placed into a skip bin and removed from site at the completion of

construction works.

Excavation could result in some erosion if appropriate mitigation measures are not in place.

However, given the relatively small level of disturbance, it is anticipated that erosion risks will be

managed using the standard measures outlined in the Landcom/Department of Housing

Managing Urban Stormwater, Soils and Construction Guidelines (the Blue Book) (Landcom

2004).

No operational impacts are expected.

Possible Control Measures

A site specific erosion and sediment control plan will be prepared as part of CEMP. This plan

will detail appropriate erosion and sedimentation control measures which will be implemented

during the construction phase. The measures will include, but not be limited to, those outlined

below.

All spoil will be transferred directly to skip bins or stockpiled appropriately.

Appropriate stockpiling of materials will take place away from drainage lines, waterways and

drains.

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Any soil that may be contaminated or weed infested will be stockpiled separately before

being removed from the site.

Sediment fences and bunds will be installed and inspected regularly.

The tracking of soils on public roads will be prevented by using appropriate shaker

grids/ballast pads.

Soil will be removed from public roads and other paved areas using dry street sweepers or

other measures.

Disturbed areas will be replanted, if required.

During maintenance activities, any spills will be attended to and treated in an appropriate

and timely fashion in accordance with normal RailCorp procedures.

4.2 Water Quality and Hydrology

Existing Situation

The nearest water body is Salt Pan Creek, 1.8 kilometres southwest of the proposed site. It is

part of the Salt Pan Creek catchment which feeds into Georges River. A drainage line for rainfall

is along the ballast of the railway line. The suburban stormwater system is situated along the

main roads and some stormwater drains may be present around the construction footprint in

Urunga Parade. The groundwater is estimated to be more than

10 metres below the surface

Potential Impacts

Without appropriate safeguards, pollutants (e.g. fuel/chemicals from accidental spills and

sediment from excavations and stockpiles) may reach nearby drains and discharge into local

waterways. Fuel/chemicals and increased sedimentation have the potential to harm aquatic life

and affect the quality of water downstream. However, the risk of such an occurrence is low,

given the distance between the construction and drains and creeks.

Rain or groundwater may enter the excavations. If inappropriately managed, this sediment-

laden water could be discharged into local water bodies and/or the nearby stormwater system.

Excavation for the monopole foundations is approximately five metres and the water table is

more than 10 metres below the surface. As a result, it is unlikely that groundwater will be

encountered.

No operational impacts expected. The proposal will not affect the landform or the flow of water

in the area.

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During construction water quality impacts will be minimised through a range of control measures

in addition to the erosion and sedimentation controls included in Section 4.1. The water quality

measures may include, but will not be limited to those outlined below.

Ensure construction materials are not left in the vicinity of storm water drains.

Trenches and excavations will be covered to prevent rain water entering.

Plant and equipment will be checked regularly for oil leaks.

Plant and equipment will not be refuelled on site.

Wash down areas will be off site

Liquid waste generated during non-destructive excavation will be removed from the-site for

treatment and disposal.

Groundwater/rainwater in trenches and/or the pit will be disposed of appropriately. The following

options have been identified:

disposal at an appropriate waste facility;

discharge to the public sewer;

discharge to the existing storm water system;

land disposal; and

reuse for vehicle cleaning and wash down.

A water management plan will be prepared before construction begins to determine the most

appropriate method for water disposal.

4.3 Air Quality

Existing Situation

Canterbury City Council’s State of the Environment Report 2009-2010 reported that the regional

air quality in greater metropolitan Sydney area was generally ‘good’. Major sources of air

pollution in the Canterbury LGA are motor vehicles, wood fire heaters and industrial and

commercial activities.

Potential Impacts

Local and regional air quality can be affected during construction by dust, construction vehicle

emissions and odour. Dust may be generated from the disturbance of soils or poorly maintained

stockpile areas, which can affect human health or property. Poorly maintained vehicles could

produce excess emissions.

The works will require energy to power vehicles (e.g. construction, delivery and staff vehicles)

and construction plant. The energy requirements will primarily be in the form of fuel (petrol and

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diesel). Fuel use will emit greenhouse gases with about 2.3 to 2.7 kilograms of carbon dioxide

equivalent (CO2-e) emitted per litre of fuel consumed (DEWHA 2008). In addition, indirect and

third party emissions will be generated as a result of energy used to produce materials (for

example steel and concrete) – which is known as ‘embodied energy’.

During operation, electricity will be required to power the facility, but the energy use will form

only a small contribution to RailCorp’s overall greenhouse gas emissions.


Air quality impacts throughout construction will be minimised through a range of control

measures, which may include, but will not be limited to those outlined below.

Plant and equipment will be maintained in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.

Regular inspection of plant and equipment will be undertaken to ascertain that fitted

emission controls are operating efficiently.

Plant or machinery will not be left idling.

Stockpiles will be maintained and contained appropriately, which could include covering or

regular watering to minimise dust.

Minimal work will be undertaken during high wind periods.

Trucks and train carriages transporting spoil and other waste materials from site will be

covered appropriately.

Disturbed areas will be rehabilitated after construction.

4.4 Biodiversity

Existing Situation

At a national level there are two ecological communities, 20 species of fauna, seven species of

flora and 19 migratory species that may occur in the Canterbury LGA listed as threatened under

the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 (EPBC Act). These species or their

habitat may occur in the search area (refer Appendix 3). At a state level there are records of six

threatened fauna species and two threatened flora species listed under the Threatened Species

Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act) within the search area (refer Appendix 3).

The immediate area around the proposed monopole and cabinets has been cleared previously.

There are a few mature trees both within the rail corridor and in Warren Reserve immediately

north of the site.

There are 83 species that are declared noxious weeds in the Canterbury LGA. Weed control is

enforceable by Canterbury City Council, as the local control authority under the Noxious Weeds

Act 1993.

Potential Impacts

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While there are several threatened species known to be present in the Canterbury LGA, the site

is in a disturbed area adjacent to the rail corridor, an area where there is no bushland or dense

vegetation.

The works are not expected to impact on any listed threatened species or endangered

ecological communities (EECs). Given the absence of suitable habitat, it is unlikely that any

threatened fauna species will be present in the area.

As such, the proposed works will not affect, threaten or have a significant impact on any

ecological communities, plants or animals listed under the EPBC Act and/or TSC Act. Referral

to the Commonwealth Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and

Communities for further consideration or approval in relation to potential flora and fauna impacts

associated with the works is not considered necessary. Similarly, the preparation of a Species

Impact Statement under NSW legislation to further consider the impacts of the proposal on any

threatened plants or animals is not considered necessary.

Excavation works have the potential to affect nearby trees if roots are damaged during

excavation or equipment collides with trees. The nearest trees are approximately five metres

from some excavation sites, which should be a sufficient distance to avoid adverse impacts.

Once soil has been disturbed there is the potential for the spread of weeds. Noxious weeds are

known to occur in the Canterbury area.

With regards to fauna, the works will not remove vegetation or any other features considered as

potential habitat for fauna (threatened or otherwise). Animals could potentially fall into an open

trench and become trapped or injured. Trenches/excavations will be covered at the end of each

day, and inspected before they are backfilled to ensure that no fauna species are harmed.



Impacts to flora and fauna throughout construction will be minimised through a range of control


• No trees will be removed.

• Care will be taken not to damage the existing trees and tree roots.

• Care will be taken to minimise the spread of weeds. Appropriate management and disposal

of any noxious weeds, will be undertaken in consultation with Canterbury City Council.

• The work site will be inspected for any trapped or injured fauna at the start of each day.

• Trenches/excavations will be covered at the end of each day and inspected before they are

backfilled.

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4.5 Noise and Vibration

Existing Situation

The adjacent railway line, Punchbowl Road, The Boulevard and local traffic are the major

sources of noise in the area.

The closest receivers to the site are residences around 60 metres away on Urunga Parade.

Construction Noise

The Interim Construction Noise Guideline (ICNG) (DECC 2009) defines noise management

levels (measured in decibels) for residential receivers and other types of receivers including

commercial, retail and schools.

The ICNG states:

• that where the predicted or measured noise level is greater than the noise management

level, the proponent should apply all feasible and reasonable work practices to meet the

noise affected level;

• that the proponent should also inform all potentially affected residents of the nature of

works to be carried out, the expected noise levels and duration, and contact details; and

• that for works above the highly affected noise criteria respite periods may be required, and

for works outside standard hours there needs to be a strong justification and negotiation

with the community (DECC 2009).

Noise is likely to be created by construction trucks, machinery and, in particular, boring activities

required to establish the foundations for the monopole. These activities will be of a short

duration.

Construction is expected to take between four and six weeks and all works will be undertaken

during standard working hours. Given this, background noise monitoring and the establishment

of noise management levels for residential receivers is not proposed. The ICNG does, however,

prescribe a highly noise affected criteria of 75 dBA LAeq, 15min, which is the point where there may

be strong community reaction to noise. Given the offset distance and the natural vegetation

barrier, it is unlikely that dwellings, commercial premises or schools will experience a noise level

above the highly affected level of 75 dBA LAeq, 15min during the noisiest works.

A range of standard construction noise mitigation measures is proposed to minimise noise (refer

Table 2), and the community will be notified and provided with details of the works before

construction begins.

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Construction Vibration

Vibration effects from the operation of heavy machinery, such as vibratory rollers or large earth

moving equipment have the potential to cause structural disturbance or discomfort. The

proposed work will not require the use of vibration causing heavy machinery.

Discomfort effects are not expected given the types of machinery required for construction

works. Similarly, structural damage to buildings is not expected as the nearest buildings are

adjacent to the railway and already experience vibration from trains on a regular basis.

Operational Noise and Vibration



Construction works will adopt Best Management Practice (BMP) and Best Available Technology

Economically Achievable (BATEA) practices as addressed in the ICNG (DECC 2009).

In addition to the control measures listed in Table 2, the community will be notified of the works,

duration and provided with contact details before work begins. Any noise complaints received

will be addressed by the Project Manager as soon as possible.

Table 2 Possible Construction Noise Control Measures

Possible Construction Noise Control Measures

Construction Noise Control Measures to be implemented during construction.

Yes They will be approximately 60 metres from the nearest residential receiver.

Maximising the offset distance between noisy plant items and nearby residential receivers

No

Yes Efforts will be made to minimise the unnecessary simultaneous operation of noisy plant and equipment.

Avoid the simultaneous operation of two or more noisy plant items in close vicinity and adjacent to residential receivers No

Yes Construction works will take place during standard working hours.

Schedule the noisiest activities during normal business hours (7.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday and 8.00am and 1.00pm Saturday) or, where this is not possible, to less sensitive times of day

No

Yes Provide periods of quiet if activities occur for extended periods during the night No Not applicable as night works are not proposed.

Minimise consecutive night Yes

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Possible Construction Noise Control Measures

Construction Noise Control Measures to be implemented during construction.

time activities in the same locality

No Not applicable as night works are not proposed.

Yes Where possible, plant and equipment will be orientated from the nearest receivers.

Orient equipment away from residential receivers

No

Yes The unloading of materials for the proposed site will be done in the rail corridor, therefore limiting the impacts on the adjacent residential area.

Carry out loading and unloading away from residential receivers

No

Yes The site will be accessed via Urunga Parade approximately 50 metres from the nearest residential receiver.

Position site access points and roads as far as possible away from residential receivers

No

Yes Vegetation along the rail corridor boundary will act as a natural barrier. Trucks and the site will be laid out to act as a barrier during the boring construction activities.

Use structures to shield residential receivers from noise

No

Yes Plan for and conducting night time activities in ways that eliminate or minimise the need for audible warning alarms

No Not applicable as night works are not proposed.

Yes Notify residents of any proposed activities which are to be conducted outside normal business hours and which are likely to create offensive noise

No Not applicable as out of hours works are not proposed.

4.6 Heritage

Existing Situation

A search for non-Aboriginal heritage items was undertaken on 26 May 2011 consulting the

following databases: Canterbury Local Environmental Plan (LEP), State Heritage Register,

State Heritage Inventory, Australian Heritage Database, (including Commonwealth Register of

the National Estate), World Heritage Sites and RailCorp’s Section 170 Heritage and

Conservation Register.

The RailCorp Section 170 Heritage and Conservation Register identifies Punchbowl Railway

Station Group as having local historical significance.

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A search for known items of Aboriginal heritage value was undertaken for the proposal site,

(with a 50 metre buffer) on 26 May 2011 using the Office of Environment and Heritage’s

Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System (AHIMS). No Aboriginal sites or places

were found at the proposal location or in the surrounds (refer Appendix 3).

Potential Impacts

The works are unlikely to impact on any known items or places of non-Aboriginal heritage value.

All works will be undertaken away from known items. No permits or approvals will be required.

The construction works will not impact any known items of Aboriginal heritage significance.

The potential to uncover unidentified Aboriginal heritage items is low. The site is in an area that

has been disturbed previously. However, there is some potential for previously unidentified

items to be uncovered during construction.


Impacts to heritage throughout construction will be minimised through a range of control


If a non-Aboriginal historical relic is discovered, all work likely to affect it will cease and the

Project Manager will be contacted. RailCorp heritage staff and the NSW Heritage Branch

(formerly Heritage Office) in the Office of Environment and Heritage will be notified as

required. An investigation will be undertaken by a suitably qualified archaeologist to identify

suitable measures to reduce the impact on the relic discovered, before work resumes.

Should Aboriginal heritage items be uncovered, all work in the vicinity will cease and the

Project Manager and RailCorp heritage staff will be notified immediately. The Manager of

the Planning and Aboriginal Heritage Section, Metropolitan Branch, Environment Protection

and Regulation Division, Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) will be notified in

accordance with Section 89A of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. The Local

Aboriginal Land Council will be notified and an assessment by an archaeologist will be

arranged to determine the significance of the objects and any other requirements before

work resumes.

4.7 Waste

Existing Situation

RailCorp is required to manage waste in accordance with the Waste Avoidance and Resource

Recovery Act 2001 (WARR Act). The waste hierarchy (Avoid, Reuse, Recycle, Energy

Recovery and Disposal) should be followed for all projects. No current waste has been identified

on site.

Potential Impact

The main waste streams that may be generated during construction include:

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spoil from excavation;

asphalt;

vegetation;

packaging;

general litter including glass, plastic, metal and paper waste;

wiring; and

groundwater (if encountered during excavation)



A waste management plan will be prepared as part of CEMP to detail waste types and

quantities as well as methods for segregation, handling, storing and disposal. Furthermore,

waste impacts will be minimised through a range of control measures, (consistent with the

WARR Act) which may include, but not be limited to, those outlined below.

All waste will be classified in accordance with the Waste Classification Guidelines (DECCW

2009) and transported to a place that can lawfully accept the waste.

Any material that may be classified as a hazardous waste will be dealt appropriately and in

accordance with RailCorp procedures.

Packaging will be minimised, where possible and where the safety and delivery of services

is not compromised.

Wherever possible, suitable excavated spoil will be reused on site for backfilling,

landscaping and other purposes.

Any spoil or waste material tracked onto roads will be swept up immediately.

Adequate numbers of bins and waste containers will be placed at the site. The site

manager will ensure bins are not overflowing and are appropriately covered.

Waste water generated by non-destructive excavation will be taken off site for treatment

and disposal.

All waste will be removed from the site when work is completed.

4.8 Contaminated Land

Existing Situation

The site has been investigated for potential land contamination. The investigation included:

a visual inspection for signs of potential land contamination;

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a search of OEH register of contaminated sites;

a search of RailCorp records; and

a review of all materials to be used at the site to establish their potential for land

contamination.

The initial investigation did not find any signs of potential land contamination, other than those

typically associated with rail corridors. There are no visible and/or obvious signs of

contamination in the vicinity of the site. No waste dumping, soil discoloration, odours and/or

similar were noticed.

RailCorp does not have any record or evidence that the site can be contaminated. The closest

site subject to an EPA notice is approximately 2.2km north-northeast of the site and it is

considered highly unlikely that it will impact the subject site.

Hazardous materials will not be used during construction and operation and, therefore, the

proposed work will not result in any new site contamination.

Potential Impact

It is highly unlikely that the site can be contaminated by known activities or by contaminants

migrating from the known contaminated site.

However, the limited investigation cannot exclude potential contamination as the result of

unknown past activities, either on the site or in the vicinity. There is a risk that contaminants

could be encountered during the proposed work. If encountered, contaminants may pose a risk

to the health of workers and the environment in general.

Risk Management and Possible Controls

The risk of encountering unknown contaminants during excavation will be managed in

accordance with RailCorp procedures (see References), the Environmental Management Plan

for DTRS project and land contamination legislation.

The impact of potential contaminants will be minimised through a range of control measures

including, but not limited to, those outlined below.

During excavation, site workers will look for signs of potential contamination such as the

presence of waste and/or other imported materials, odours, soil colouring, floating

layers in groundwater etc.

If any contamination is encountered or suspected, work will stop immediately and the

site will be fenced off.

Any potential contamination will be investigated and work resumed only after approval

from HSE Manager is obtained.

A remedial action plan (RAP) will be prepared before clean up operations begin.

The site will be validated before work begins.

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Contaminated soil will be segregated in a special container before classification and

disposal.

The CEMP will further detail the proposed control measures.

4.9 Hazardous Materials

Existing Situation

Construction, operation and maintenance of the proposed facility will not require the use of any

chemicals and/or hazardous materials. However, if required for any unforeseen reason, a

hazardous waste management plan will have to be prepared. The plan will detail terms applying

to the purchase, storage, use, handling and disposal of such materials.

Potential Impact

If not properly used, chemicals may present a risk to the safety of workers and the environment

in general.

Safe use of chemicals is regulated and subject to numerous standards, including a need for a

dangerous goods licence.


The impact of any hazardous materials will be minimised through a range of control measures

including, but not limited to, those outlined below.

Hazardous materials will be properly classified and managed in accordance with

requirements for their particular class.

An evaluation of alternative materials will be undertaken before any use of chemicals is

approved.

Hazardous materials will be transported, stored and used in accordance with the

corresponding material safety data sheets which will be available on the site.

Hazardous materials will be stored in a locked and bunded area at the site;

incompatible chemicals will not be stored together.

No fuels will be stored on site. Any refuelling will be undertaken at off-site facilities.

Adequate spill prevention, containment and response measures (e.g. drip trays) will be

provided on site if needed.

Construction personnel will be trained in spill containment and response procedures.

All storage and handling equipment on site will be maintained properly.

The site CEMP will further detail these measures, should they be required.

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4.10 Visual Aesthetics and Urban Design

Existing Situation

The visual landscape surrounding the proposed site includes Punchbowl Station, Bankstown

railway line and associated overtrack power lines. There is vegetation lining the fence of the rail

corridor.

There are dwellings north east of the proposal site along Urunga Parade. However, their views

of the railway are screened by existing vegetation. A commuter car park is south of the station

and Warren Reserve is north of the site.

Potential Impacts

During construction the visual environment will be altered temporarily through the presence of

work buildings, plant and equipment, such as cranes and trucks.

When the site is operational, a new 10 metre high monopole will be partially visible from Urunga

Parade and Warren Reserve. The 1.7 metre high cabinets and isolating transformer will be

screened from Urunga Parade.

Both the visual sensitivity and magnitude of the monopole have been considered. Figure 4 and

Figure 5 show how the monopole will look.

Visual sensitivity relates to the number of people who are likely to see the facility and their

possible expectations of visual quality. For example, commercial properties are generally

considered less sensitive than private residences. The site is in an area of moderate sensitivity

given the close proximity to residential receivers, relatively few of whom will have direct views of

the monopole. Most of these receivers are shielded by vegetation and, depending on the

viewing angle, only the top section of the pole will be visible.

The visual magnitude is derived from the scale and level of visual contrast between the

proposed facility and existing visual environment. The new steel monopole will be approximately

10 metres high. It is not a bulky structure and is consistent with elements of the existing visual

environment, such as the overhead cables and other communications poles in the area and

around the railway line. The new monopole will not be a dominant part of the visual landscape.

Visual impact is then generally determined by reference to both visual sensitivity and visual

magnitude. Various combinations of visual sensitivity and visual magnitude produce low,

moderate and high levels of impact. For this proposal the sensitivity of the area is moderate

given the presence of residential receivers; however the magnitude of the impact area will be

low given the existing visual environment and presence of vegetation screening. The overall

impact is considered to be low-moderate.

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Figure 4 Photomontage of proposed site – view looking west

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Figure 5 Photomontage of proposed site – view looking east

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Visual impact will be minimised through a range of control measures, which may include, but will

not be limited to those outlined below.

The construction site will be kept tidy and rubbish free.

The site will be rehabilitated as soon as possible.

On completion of work, all vehicles, materials and refuse relating to the works will be

removed.

4.11 Land Use

Existing Situation

The proposed site is on land owned by RailCorp within the rail corridor adjacent to Punchbowl

railway station. A reserve is immediately north of the site and the surrounding area generally

consists of residential and commercial/retail properties. Punchbowl Boys High School and

playing fields are 230 metres north west of the site.

Potential Impacts

The proposal will not affect or alter the current use of the site or the immediate surrounding area

as a rail corridor. The proposal will not have any effects on the use of the neighbouring

properties.


No specific control measures are required.

4.12 Socio-Economic Effects

Existing Situation

The proposed site is in the Canterbury LGA which, in the 2006 census, had a population of

around 135,000 with 51.3% of the population born overseas. The suburb of Punchbowl is

mostly a residential suburb with some commercial and retail properties along major roads.

Residential dwellings are approximately 90 metres away along Urunga Parade and other

surrounding streets. The closest residential receiver is 65 metres away from the proposed site.

Warren Reserve is immediately north of the site and a childcare centre is 75 metres away

adjacent to the reserve.

Potential Impacts

Social and economic considerations typically focus on the effect on the local community as a

whole, and on any local businesses. Amenity issues such as noise, visual impacts and traffic

are some of the key areas that can affect the community and are discussed in detail in Sections

4.10 and 4.14.

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The nearest residential receivers are 65 metres from the proposed site and may be temporarily

affected by noise. There will be some minor traffic impacts due to trucks accessing the site;

however, access to driveways for dwellings on Urunga Parade will be maintained. The work will

not affect any other known community services, including Warren Reserve.

As works will occur during normal construction hours, no additional track possessions are

required, so there will be no additional interruptions to train services as a result of the work.

The site will be appropriately fenced off during construction. When operational, the facility will

behind an existing fencing and will not pose a risk to public safety.

There will be positive long-term effects resulting from the proposal, as the new DTRS will

provide a more effective communication service and improve the safety of the rail network.

There may be minor short-term positive impacts for the surrounding area as a result of the need

for materials, transport, food, services and accommodation.

The DTRS project has a capital value of approximately $225 million and will generate over 100

jobs over the life of the project.


In addition to the control measures proposed in the noise, traffic and visual sections, other

control measures are outlined below.

Nearby residents and businesses will be informed about the nature and timing of works.

If any out of hours works is required, surrounding receivers will be notified at least five

days in advance.

Signage will notify the public about the works.

Appropriate fencing around the site will help maintain public safety during construction.

4.13 Electromagnetic Energy (EME)

Existing Situation

Electromagnetic energy (EME) is the energy stored in an electromagnetic field. Radio frequency

EME refers to the EME generated by radio waves. EME is a factor of everyday life and is

emitted by natural sources such as the sun and earth and by man-made sources operating on

radio waves, e.g. TV and radio broadcasts, baby monitors, model planes, mobile phone base

stations and radio communication facilities.

The Australian Radiation Protections and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) has established a

radiation protection standard specifying limits for continuous exposure of the general public and

occupational workers to radio frequency emissions.

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Potential Impacts

EME levels emitted by the new BTS have been estimated at 1.5 metres above ground level at

various distances from the proposed antennas. It should be noted that the actual EME levels

will be significantly less than predicted due to path losses and that the BTS automatically

minimises transmitter power to serve only established phone calls. The maximum cumulative

EME level at 1.5 metres above the ground is estimated to be 0.0066% of the ARPANSA

exposure limits. EME impacts are unlikely when the facility is operational. The ARPANSA report

is included at Appendix 4.


The BTS will be in RailCorp land in an area which is not accessible by the public and has been

designed so that it cannot be climbed. However, the following control measures are also

recommended to minimise and health and safety risks.

• Appropriate signage is placed around the site to warn people of the potential hazards.

• All people required to work around occupationally hazardous radio frequencies will undergo

RadHaz training.

4.14 Traffic and Access

Existing Situation

Access to the proposed site will be through an existing RailCorp gate, off Urunga Parade.

Urunga Parade is a local residential cul-de-sac with one lane of traffic flowing in each direction.

Potential Impacts

During construction, there will be an increased number of vehicles using local streets. However,

the anticipated volume of traffic is relatively small (approximately four to six truck movements

per day) when compared to the existing volumes of traffic. The 2002 annual average daily traffic

volume for Punchbowl Road at the intersection Bankstown railway line (which is close to the

proposal) was around 25,461 vehicles per day (RTA 2003).

There will be some traffic movement associated with maintenance vehicles that will need

access to the facility when it is operational. This will be via the access gate off Urunga Parade.

However, the volume of traffic will be very small and will not adversely impact the surrounding

road network. It is expected that the monopole and antennas will be accessed via an elevated

work platform, or a ladder and dual lanyard system.


Impacts associated with traffic and access will be minimised through a range of control


• UGL will notify Canterbury City Council of works within or adjacent to roadways and comply

with any traffic control requirements.

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• All pavement and road surfaces damaged during construction will be restored when work is

finished.

• The Traffic Management Plan will ensure compliance with Australian Standard AS1742.3-

2002 Manual of uniform traffic control devices – traffic control devices on roads.

4.15 Utilities and Services

Existing Situation

There are high voltage overhead power lines that run adjacent to the site and across the site

access track.

Potential Impacts

The facility will be connected to the existing fibre supply and to the Ausgrid electricity supply.

The facility will not require connections to water or gas. RailCorp has an existing metered power

supply and will continue to use this existing supply.

A number of public utilities are close to the site and there is potential for some known or

unknown services to be impacted during excavation or relocation/connections. Depending on

the service, outages or interruptions could affect nearby properties or the rail network.

No overhead wires will need to be relocated.


Ensure that a Dial Before You Dig call and RailCorp services search are undertaken to

identify services.

Public utility providers will be consulted to minimise impacts during any utility relocations or

readjustments.

4.16 Light spill

Existing Situation

Light spill impacts for the proposal will not occur as night works are not proposed. In addition,

there is no new permanent lighting proposed. No further consideration of light spill is considered

necessary.

4.17 Demand on Resources

Construction materials are readily available and will be sourced from local contractors where

possible.

4.18 Cumulative Environmental Effects

Cumulative impacts can result when several different construction projects are scheduled for

similar times and locations.

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A search of the Department of Planning’s Major Projects register was undertaken and no major

projects were identified in the vicinity of the proposed site. A search of major development

applications around the area currently on exhibition and recently determined was undertaken

and did not identify any large projects nearby that might be constructed at a similar time.

There is also a risk of cumulative impacts if unscheduled work, e.g. emergency work by other

utilities or developers, is required. Such situations will be monitored and addressed by the

Project Manager.

The Bankstown (Mt Lewis) BTS site is one of a large number of radio communications facilities

being installed across the RailCorp network as part of the DTRS project. In terms of localised

cumulative construction impacts, the nearest construction work for the DTRS project is the

Bankstown Station site, which is approximately 1.5 kilometres northwest of the Bankstown (Mt

Lewis) site. Even if both facilities were constructed simultaneously, it is not likely cumulative

noise or local traffic impacts will result.

Overall this work, as part of the DTRS project, will result in significant benefits by providing a

more effective communications systems for the RailCorp network. The GSM-R system is in use

around the world and allows for continuous communications coverage, the capacity to make

simultaneous calls and greatly improved emergency calling capabilities. Once active, the DTRS

will provide a more effective communications system that will assist in the safe and efficient

operation of RailCorp’s electrified rail network.

Proposed Control Measures

Any other major development or works planned in the vicinity of the proposal will be

investigated before work begins.

Canterbury City Council and any other relevant stakeholders will be consulted regarding

other developments will be undertaken on an ongoing basis.

4.19 Consideration of Clause 228 of EP&A Regulations and EPBC Act

Clause 228 Factors

Clause 228(2) of the EP&A Regulation 2000 details factors that must be taken into account

when considering the likely impact of an activity on the environment, Table 3 below provides a

summary of how each of these factors has been considered.

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Table 3 Consideration of Clause 228 Factors

Clause 228 Factor Impacts Comments

(a) Any environmental impact on a community?

-ve short-term There will be a short-term minor negative impact during the construction phase as there may be noise, air quality, traffic and visual impacts for nearby residents.

(b) Any transformation of a locality?

-ve short-term

-ve long-term

Minor short-term changes during construction phase given the presence of machinery and noise. There will be minor changes to traffic flow on Urunga Parade.

In the long term, there will be the addition of new infrastructure to the visual landscape (monopole and power pole). However, visual impacts will be minor.

(c) Any environmental impact on the ecosystems of the locality?

nil With the proposed mitigation measures in place the works will not impact on the ecosystem of the locality.

(d) Any reduction of the aesthetic, recreational, scientific or other environmental quality or value of a locality?

-ve short-term

-ve long-term

There will be a minor reduction in the aesthetic values of the neighbourhood due to the anticipated noise, air quality, traffic and visual impacts resulting during construction.

In the long term, there will be the addition of new infrastructure to the visual landscape. However, visual impacts have been assessed as minor.

(e) Any effect on a locality, place or building having aesthetic, anthropological, archaeological, architectural, cultural, historical, scientific or social significance or other special value for present or future generations?

nil No such significant places will be affected during construction or operation.

(f) Any impact on the habitat of any protected fauna (within the meaning of the National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1974)?

nil No habitat on which protected or endangered species will be reliant will be impacted.

(g) Any endangering of any species of animal, plant or other form of life, whether living on land, in water or in the air?

nil No protected or endangered species will be impacted.

(h) Any long-term effects on the environment?

nil The proposal will not pose any environmental risks in the long-term.

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Clause 228 Factor Impacts Comments

(i) Any degradation of the quality of the environment?

nil The works will not involve the removal of large areas of vegetation or adversely impact waterways.

(j) Any risk to the safety of the environment?

-ve short-term During construction there is a risk to the environment due to accidental spills and sedimentation but these risks will be minimised through the implementation of the proposed control measures.

(k) Any reduction in the range of beneficial uses of the environment?

-ve short-term Works will take place on RailCorp land but may affect traffic on Urunga Parade. Alternate traffic arrangements will be detailed in an approved Traffic Management Plan.

(l) Any pollution of the environment?

-ve short-term During construction there is a risk of noise and air pollution. These risks will be minimised through the implementation of the proposed control measures.

(m) Any environmental problems associated with the disposal of waste?

-ve short term During construction, it is possible that spoil may be contaminated and an appropriate remediation plan and/or waste disposal method will be required.

(n) Any increased demands on resources, natural or otherwise which are, or are likely to become in short supply?

nil Construction materials are readily available and will be sourced from local contractors where possible.

(o) Any cumulative environmental effect with other existing or likely future activities?

nil short-term

+ve long-term

The distance between the different DTRS sites is such that cumulative noise, air quality and traffic impacts are not expected.

Overall this proposal, as part of the DTRS project, will have significant benefits in providing a more effective communications systems for the RailCorp network. Once active, the new DTRS will provide a safer and more efficient rail network.

(p) Any impact on coastal processes and coastal hazards, including those under projected climate change conditions?

nil The proposed works are not located on the coastline and have not been identified as within an area that will be subject to increased sea level rise.

Key: -ve = Negative Impact , Nil = No Impact , +ve = Positive Impact

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EPBC Act 1999 Factors

Matters of national environmental significance must also be considered as a requirement of the

EPBC Act. Table 4 provides a summary of how these factors have been considered.

Table 4 Consideration of EPBC Factors

Factor (Commonwealth

Legislation)

Impacts Comments

(a) Any environmental impact on a

World Heritage property?

No There are no World Heritage properties

in the vicinity of the works.

(b) Any impact on the National Heritage values of a National

Heritage Place?

No There are no National Heritage Places in the vicinity of the works.

(c) Any environmental impact on

wetlands of international importance?

No The nature, scale and location of the

works are such that impacts on any RAMSAR wetland are not expected. Indirect impacts are also not expected.

(d) Any environmental impact on Commonwealth listed

threatened species or ecological communities?

No The nature, scale and location of the works are such that impacts on any

Commonwealth listed threatened species or ecological communities or their habitats are not expected. Indirect

impacts are also not expected.

(e) Any environmental impact on

Commonwealth listed migratory species?

No The nature, scale and location of the

works are such that impacts on any Commonwealth listed threatened species or ecological communities or

their habitats are not expected. Indirect impacts are also not expected.

(f) Does any part of the proposal involve a nuclear action?

No The proposal does not involve any nuclear actions.

(g) Any environmental impact on a Commonwealth marine area?

No The proposal is not located within the vicinity of any Commonwealth marine areas.

(h) Any direct or indirect effect on Commonwealth land?

No The proposal is not located within or in close proximity to any Commonwealth

land.

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4.20 Summary of Control Measures

Landforms, Geology and Soils

All spoil will be transferred directly to skip bins or stockpiled appropriately.

Appropriate stockpiling of materials will take place away from drainage lines, waterways

and drains.

Any soil that may be contaminated or weed infested will be stockpiled separately before

being removed from the site.

Sediment fences and bunds will be installed and inspected regularly.

The tracking of soils on public roads will be prevented by using appropriate shaker

grids/ballast pads.

Soil will be removed from public roads and other paved areas using dry street sweepers or

other measures.

Disturbed areas will be replanted, if required.

During maintenance activities, any spills will be attended to and treated in an appropriate

and timely fashion in accordance with normal RailCorp procedures.

Water Quality and Hydrology

Ensure construction materials are not left in the vicinity of storm water drains.

Trenches and excavations will be covered to prevent rain water entering.

Plant and equipment will be checked regularly for oil leaks.

Plant and equipment will not be refuelled on site.

Wash down areas will be off site

Liquid waste generated during non-destructive excavation will be removed from the-

site for treatment and disposal.

Air Quality

Plant and equipment will be maintained in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.

Regular inspection of plant and equipment will be undertaken to ascertain that fitted

emission controls are operating efficiently.

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Plant or machinery will not be left idling.

Stockpiles will be maintained and contained appropriately, which could include covering or

regular watering to minimise dust.

Minimal work will be undertaken during high wind periods.

Trucks and train carriages transporting spoil and other waste materials from site will be

covered appropriately.

Disturbed areas will be rehabilitated after construction.

Biodiversity

No trees will be removed.

Care will be taken not to damage the existing trees and tree roots.

Care will be taken to minimise the spread of weeds. Appropriate management and

disposal of any noxious weeds, will be undertaken in consultation with Canterbury City

Council.

The work site will be inspected for any trapped or injured fauna at the start of each day.

Trenches/excavations will be covered at the end of each day and inspected before they

are backfilled.

Noise and Vibration

Please refer to Table 2 Possible Construction Noise Control Measures.

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Heritage

If a non-Aboriginal historical relic is discovered, all work likely to affect it will cease and the

Project Manager will be contacted. The RailCorp heritage staff and the NSW Heritage

Branch in the Department of Planning and Infrastructure will be notified as required. An

investigation will be undertaken by a suitably qualified archaeologist to identify suitable

measures to reduce the impact on the relic discovered before work resumes.

Should Aboriginal heritage items be uncovered, all work in the vicinity will cease and the

Project Manager and RailCorp heritage staff will be notified immediately. The Manager of

the Planning and Aboriginal Heritage Section, Metropolitan Branch, Environment

Protection and Regulation Division, Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) will be

notified in accordance with Section 89A of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. The

Local Aboriginal Land Council will be notified and an assessment by an archaeologist will

be arranged to determine the significance of the objects and any other requirements

before work resumes.

Waste

All waste will be classified in accordance with the Waste Classification Guidelines

(DECCW 2009) and transported to a place that can lawfully accept the waste.

Any material that may be classified as a hazardous waste will be dealt appropriately

and in accordance with RailCorp procedures.

Packaging will be minimised, where possible and where the safety and delivery of

services is not compromised.

Wherever possible, suitable excavated spoil will be reused on site for backfilling,

landscaping and other purposes.

Any spoil or waste material tracked onto roads will be swept up immediately.

Adequate numbers of bins and waste containers will be placed at the site. The site

manager will ensure bins are not overflowing and are appropriately covered.

Waste water generated by non-destructive excavation will be taken off site for

treatment and disposal.

All waste will be removed from the site when work is completed.

Contaminated Land

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During excavation, site workers will look for signs of potential contamination such as

the presence of waste and/or other imported materials, odours, soil colouring, floating

layers in groundwater etc.

If any contamination is encountered or suspected, work will stop immediately and the

site will be fenced off.

Any potential contamination will be investigated and work resumed only after approval

from HSE Manager is obtained.

A remedial action plan (RAP) will be prepared before clean up operations begin.

The site will be validated before work begins.

Contaminated soil will be segregated in a special container before classification and

disposal.

Hazardous Materials

Hazardous materials will be properly classified and managed in accordance with

requirements for their particular class.

An evaluation of alternative materials will be undertaken before any use of chemicals

is approved.

Hazardous materials will be transported, stored and used in accordance with the

corresponding material safety data sheets which will be available on the site.

Hazardous materials will be stored in a locked and bunded area at the site;

incompatible chemicals will not be stored together.

No fuels will be stored on site. Any refuelling will be undertaken at off-site facilities.

Adequate spill prevention, containment and response measures (e.g. drip trays) will be

provided on site if needed.

Construction personnel will be trained in spill containment and response procedures.

All storage and handling equipment on site will be maintained properly.

Visual Aesthetics and Urban Design

The construction site will be kept tidy and rubbish free.

The site will be rehabilitated as soon as possible.

On completion of the work, all vehicles, materials and refuse relating to the works will be

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removed.

Land Use


Socio-Economic Effects

Nearby residents and businesses will be informed about the nature and timing of works.

If any out of hours works is required, surrounding receivers will be notified at least five

days in advance.

Signage will notify the public about the works.

Appropriate fencing around the site will help maintain public safety during construction.

Electromagnetic Energy (EME)

Appropriate signage will be placed around the site to warn people of the potential hazards.

All persons required to work around occupationally hazardous radio frequencies will

undergo RadHaz training.

Traffic and Access

• UGL will notify Canterbury City Council of works within or adjacent to roadways and

comply with any traffic control requirements.

• All pavement and road surfaces damaged during construction will be restored when work

is finished.

• The Traffic Management Plan will ensure compliance with Australian Standard AS1742.3-

2002 Manual of uniform traffic control devices – traffic control devices on roads.

Utilities and Services

• Ensure that a Dial Before You Dig call and RailCorp services search are undertaken to

identify services.

• Public utility providers will be consulted to minimise impacts during any utility relocations

or readjustments.

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Light spill


Demand on Resources


Cumulative Environmental Effects

• Any other major development or works planned in the vicinity of the proposal will be

investigated before work begins.

• Canterbury City Council and any other relevant stakeholders will be consulted regarding

other developments will be undertaken on an ongoing basis.

4.21 Implementation Process

The proposed control measures described at the end of each environmental impact section in

this REF will be incorporated into a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). The

CEMP is the key environmental management document that the Project Manager will follow

during construction and commissioning to ensure appropriate environmental management

practices are followed.

The construction contractor will prepare the CEMP incorporating environmental mitigation

measures for construction works including the control measures specified in this REF. The

CEMP will be prepared in accordance with the Guideline for the Preparation for Environmental

Management Plans (DIPNR 2004).

A copy of this REF and the CEMP will be retained on site and produced upon request. The

CEMP will include:

details of environmental controls to be implemented including location and timing;

details of statutory requirements including those of any approvals and licences;

assignment of responsibility for implementation and monitoring of environmental controls;

reporting and emergency procedures;

contact details for all site personnel and agency contacts; and

corrective action requirements and their verification.

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5 References

• DECC (2009) Interim Construction Noise Guideline. Prepared by the Department of

Environment and Climate Change, Sydney.

• DECCW (2009) Waste Classification Guidelines. Prepared by the Department of

Environment, Climate Change and Water, Sydney.

• DEWHA (2010) Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Accessed on 9 June 2011 at:

http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/transport/fuelguide/environment.html

• DIPNR (2004) Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans.

Prepared by the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources, Sydney.

• DoP (2010) NSW Telecommunication Facilities Guideline including Broadband. Prepared

by Department of Planning, Sydney.

• Landcom (2004) Managing Urban Stormwater, Soils and Construction Guidelines (the Blue

Book). Prepared by Landcom/Department of Housing, Sydney.

• RTA (2003) Traffic Volume Data for Sydney Region 2002. Accessed on 11 August 2011 at:

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/trafficinformation/downloads/aadtdata_dl1.html

• Canterbury City Council (2010) State of the Environment Report 2009/2010. Prepared by

Canterbury City Council, Sydney.

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/trafficinformation/downloads/aadtdata_dl1.html

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Appendix 1: Principles from the Telecommunication

Facilities Guideline

Principle 1: A telecommunications facility is to be designed and sited to minimise visual

impact.

Principal Proposal

(a) As far as practical, a telecommunications facility that is to be mounted on an existing building or structure should be integrated with the design and appearance of the building or structure.

The proposed facility does not involve mounting antennas on a building or structure.

(b) The visual impact of telecommunications facilities should be minimised, visual clutter is to be reduced particularly on tops of buildings, and their physical dimensions (including support mounts) should be sympathetic to the scale and height of the building to which it is to be attached, and sympathetic to adjacent buildings.

The design and site selection has aimed to minimise the visual impact of the proposal. This has been achieved by selecting a location inside the rail corridor where there is already a level of disturbance, the presence of vertical structures as well as trees along the edge of the rail corridor. The selection of a monopole and antenna mounting system that is unobtrusive with minimal visual bulk has also minimised the visual impact.

(c) Where telecommunications facilities protrude from a building or structure and are predominantly backgrounded against the sky, the facility and their support mounts should be either the same as the prevailing colour of the host building or structure, or a neutral colour such as grey should be used.

The proposal does not involve mounting antennas on a building or structure.

(d) Ancillary facilities associated with the telecommunications facility should be screened or housed, using the same colour as the prevailing background to reduce its visibility, including the use of existing vegetation where available, or new landscaping where possible and practical.

The outdoor cabinet will be located adjacent to the base of the monopole. The cabinet is less than two metres high and will not be visible from public access points.

(e) A telecommunications facility should be located and designed to respond appropriately to its rural landscape setting.

The proposal is not located in a rural area. It is located in the rail corridor adjacent to a residential area.

(f) A telecommunications facility located on, or adjacent to, a State or local heritage item or within a heritage conservation area, should be sited and designed with external colours, finishes and scale sympathetic to those of the heritage item or conservation area.

The proposed site and design is sympathetic to the nearby listed heritage items within the Punchbowl Railway Station Group. The telecommunications facility is similar in design to other infrastructure within the rail corridor.

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Principal Proposal

(g) A telecommunications facility should be located so as to minimise or avoid the obstruction of a significant view of a heritage item or place, a landmark, a streetscape, vista or a panorama, whether viewed from public or private land.

The proposed facility is close to residential areas. However, views are partially screened by vegetation along the border of the rail corridor.

The proposed facility will not block or significantly obstruct any views of heritage items or other landmarks of state significance.

The proposed monopole is less than 500 millimetres wide at the top and there is no headframe supporting the antennas. The monopole and new power pole will not represent a dominant structure in the view lines of people occupying the residential properties in the surrounding area.

(h) The relevant local government authority must be consulted where the pruning, lopping, or removal of any tree or other vegetation would contravene a Tree Preservation Order applying to the land or where a permit or development consent is required.

It is unlikely any trees will need to be removed. However, any trees that may need removal will be located on RailCorp land and are not subject to tree preservation orders. Tree replanting will be investigated, should tree removal be required.

(i) A telecommunications facility that is no longer required is to be removed and the site restored, to a condition that is similar to its condition before the facility was constructed.

Should the facility ever become redundant, RailCorp will decommissioned and remove the applicable components and following the removal, the land will be restored as close as practicable to its condition before work began.

(j) The siting and design of telecommunications facilities should be in accordance with any relevant Industry Design Guides.

The proposed design has been completed using “best industry practice” and complies with the relevant standards regarding structural engineering, EME and construction procedures.

Principle 2: Telecommunications facilities should be co-located wherever practical.

Principal Proposal

(a) Telecommunications lines are to be located, as far as practical, underground or within an existing underground conduit or duct.

The optical fibre for the DTRS network will be located in new underground conduits.

(b) Overhead lines, antennas and ancillary telecommunications facilities should, where practical, be co-located or attached to existing structures such as buildings, public utility structures, poles, towers or other radio communications equipment to minimise the proliferation of telecommunication facilities and unnecessary clutter.

The co-location of the proposal on other communications towers has been considered. No other towers were deemed appropriate or in a location to provide sufficient network coverage. As such a new monopole is proposed.

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Principal Proposal

(c) Towers may be extended for the purposes of co-location.

The proposal does not involve the use of an existing tower. The extension of existing towers in the area was considered, and deemed unsuitable.

(d) The extension of an existing tower must be considered as a practical co-location solution prior to building new towers.

The proposal does not involve the use of an existing tower. However, the extension of existing towers in the area was considered and deemed unsuitable.

(e) If a facility is proposed not to be co-located the proponent must demonstrate that co-location is not practicable.

There are no suitable communications towers in the target coverage area that will satisfy the coverage objectives as well as the network requirements of the DTRS project.

(f) If the development is for a co-location purpose, then any new telecommunications facility must be designed, installed and operated so that the resultant cumulative levels of radio frequency emissions of the co-located telecommunications facilities are within the maximum human exposure levels set out in the Radiation Protection Standard.

The proposal is not a co-location.

Principle 3: Health standards for exposure to radio emissions will be met.

Principal Proposal

(a) A telecommunications facility must be designed, installed and operated so that the maximum human exposure levels to radiofrequency emissions comply with Radiation Protection Standard.

The facility will comply with the ARPANSA standard in relation to human exposure to EME. An EME report has been completed and is found at Appendix 4.

This report demonstrates compliance with the ARPANSA standard for the operation of a radio communications facility in Australia.

(b) An EME Environmental Report shall be produced by the proponent of development to which the Mobile Phone Network Code applies in terms of design, siting of facilities and notifications.

The Report is to be in the format required by the Australian Radiation Protection Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). It is to show the predicted levels of electromagnetic energy surrounding the development comply with the safety limits imposed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority and the Electromagnetic Radiation Standard, and demonstrate compliance with the Mobile Phone Networks Code.

The proposal is not for a mobile phone network and is not subject to the Code for the Development of Mobile Phone Network Infrastructure commonly known as the ACIF Code.

An EME report has been completed and is found at Appendix 4.

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Principle 4: Minimise disturbance and risk, and maximise compliance

Principal Proposal

(a) The siting and height of any telecommunications facility must comply with any relevant site and height requirements specified by the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and the Airports (Protection of Airspace) Regulations 1996 of the Commonwealth. It must not penetrate any obstacle limitation surface shown on any relevant Obstacle Limitation Surface Plan that has been prepared by the operator of an aerodrome or airport operating within 30 kilometres of the proposed development and reported to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia.

The provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and the Airports (Protection of Airspace) Regulations 1996 have been considered during design and siting. There is no need for the installation of a warning light or aircraft navigation light, as the proposal does not penetrate the Obstacle Limitation Surface.

(b) The telecommunications facility is not to cause adverse radio frequency interference with any airport, port or Commonwealth Defence navigational or communications equipment, including the Morundah Communication Facility, Riverina.

RailCorp will operate the radio facility with its own spectrum and the facility will not cause any interference with other networks. All radio transmitters will use the frequency assigned to RailCorp for the exclusive use of RailCorp.

(c) The telecommunications facility and ancillary facilities are to be carried out in accordance with the applicable specifications (if any) of the manufacturers for the installation of such equipment.

The installation and operation of the radio equipment and antennas will be carried out in accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications.

(d) The telecommunications facility is not to affect the structural integrity of any building on which it is erected.

The proposal is not connected to an existing building.

(e) The telecommunications facility is to be erected wholly within the boundaries of a property where the landowner has agreed to the facility being located on the land.

The proposal will be located within the rail corridor that is owned and used by RailCorp. RailCorp is the proponent of the network and agrees to the use of the land for the proposed radio equipment.

(f) The carrying out of construction of the telecommunications facilities must be in accordance with all relevant regulations of the Blue Book – ‘Managing Urban Storm water: Soils and Construction’ (Landcom 2004), or its replacement.

The activities associated with construction and installation will be done in accordance with sediment controls, erosion controls, stormwater controls and other controls outlined in the Blue Book (refer Section 4.1).

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Principal Proposal

(g) Obstruction or risks to pedestrians or vehicles caused by the location of the facility, construction activity or materials used in construction are to be mitigated.

Construction activities will take place in the rail corridor. However, traffic flow on Urunga Parade may be impacted. Any traffic changes will be implemented in accordance with an approved Traffic Management Plan

There will be no risks to traffic or pedestrians when the facility is operational.

(h) Where practical, work is to be carried out during times that cause minimum disruption to adjoining properties and public access. Hours of work are to be restricted to between 7.00am and 6.00pm, Mondays to Saturdays, with no work on Sundays and public holidays.

Where possible, all work associated with the development and installation will take place between 7.00am and 6.00pm, Mondays to Fridays and 8.00am to 1.00pm Saturdays, with no work on Sundays and public holidays.

(i) Traffic control measures are to be taken during construction in accordance with Australian Standard AS1742.3-2002 Manual of uniform traffic control devices – Traffic control devices on roads.

A Traffic Management Plan will be developed and implemented during construction and installation activities. The procedures and mitigation measures in the plan will ensure compliance with Australian Standard AS1742.3-2002 Manual of uniform traffic control devices – traffic control devices on roads (refer Section 4.14).

(j) Open trenching should be guarded in accordance with Australian Standard Section 93.080 – Road Engineering AS1165 – 1982 – Traffic hazard warning lamps.

All trenches will be covered or filled so that they are not open over night.

(k) Disturbance to flora and fauna should be minimised and the land is to be restored to a condition that is similar to its condition before the work was carried out.

Tree removal is not proposed as part of the works. However, should the works require the removal of any trees, suitable replanting will be undertaken (refer Section 4.4).

(l) The likelihood of impacting on threatened species and communities should be identified in consultation with relevant state or local government authorities and disturbance to identified species and communities avoided wherever possible.

The proposed activities will not require the removal of significant amounts of vegetation. A search of threatened species has been completed (refer Appendix 3) and there is not expected to be any significance impacts on any threatened species.

(m) The likelihood of harming an Aboriginal Place and / or Aboriginal object should be identified. Approvals from the Office of Environment & Heritage (OEH) must be obtained where impact is likely, or Aboriginal objects are found.

A search of the AHIMS has been completed and there are no known items or places of archaeological significance on the site or in the immediate surrounding area (refer Appendix 3).

If there are any suspicious items or objects found during any excavation works, work will cease immediately and the OEH will be consulted and works will not resume until OEH has granted its consent.

(n) Street furniture, paving or other existing facilities removed or damaged during construction should be reinstated (at the telecommunications carrier’s expense) to at least the same condition as that which existed prior to the telecommunications facility being installed.

All works are to occur in the rail corridor. Any street furniture or paving and walkways that are damaged during construction will be re-instated at the end of construction to at least the same condition as they were in before work began.

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Appendix 2: Design Plans

Refer attached documents:

DTRS-D-078-BS-0003: Bankstown (Mt Lewis) Outdoor Design – Rail Corridor Site

Layout Plan

DTRS-D-078-BS-0004: Bankstown (Mt Lewis) Outdoor Design – Rail Corridor BTS Set

out Design

DTRS-D-078-BS-0005: Bankstown (Mt Lewis) Outdoor Design – Rail Corridor BTS

Elevation and Antenna Table

DTRS-D-078-TR-0001: Bankstown (Mt Lewis) Transmission Diagram

DTRS-D-078-BS-0031: Bankstown (Mt Lewis) Electrical Site Layout Plan

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Appendix 3: Database searches

Extracts from the NSW Wildlife Atlas - Flora

Extracts from the NSW Wildlife Atlas - Fauna

Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System Report

Section 170: RailCorp Heritage Register

NSW Heritage Register

Australian Heritage Database

EPBC Act 1999 Protected Matters Report

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Appendix 4: Electro-Magnetic Energy (EME) Reports

Refer attached document:

DTRS-R-078-EM-0001: Bankstown (Mt Lewis) Electro-Magnetic Energy Report

(ARPANSA Report)

ReleasedSubject to CommentsBy: Robert MahoodUGL InfrastructureDate: 05/05/2011 Reviewers: PD,PH

ReleasedBy: Robert MahoodUGL InfrastructureDate: 05/05/2011 Reviewers: PD,PH

ReleasedBy: Robert MahoodUGL InfrastructureDate: 05/05/2011 Reviewers: PD,PH

ReleasedBy: Robert MahoodUGL InfrastructureDate: 05/05/2011 Reviewers: BB,PH,EM,AH

ReleasedBy: Robert MahoodUGL InfrastructureDate: 13/05/2011 Reviewers: DB

Environmental EME report (2007 ARPANSA Format) M110460Page 1 of 3 EMC Technologies Pty Ltd

Summary of Estimated RF EME Levels around theRail Corp DTRS Site 78, Bankstown (Mt Lewis) NSW-2196.

Introduction: Date 29/04/2011 DTRS-R-078-EM-0001_A

This report summarises the estimated maximum cumulative radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME) levels atground level emitted from the RailCorp DTRS Site 78, Bankstown (Mt Lewis) NSW-2196. Maximum EME levels are estimatedin 360 circular bands out to 500m from the base station. The procedures for making the estimates have been developed bythe Australian Radiation Protection And Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)1. These are documented in the ARPANSATechnical Report; “Radio Frequency EME Exposure Levels - Prediction Methodologies” which is available athttp://www.arpansa.gov.au

EME Health Standard

ARPANSA, an Australian Government agency in the Health and Ageing portfolio has established a Radiation ProtectionStandard2 specifying limits for continuous exposure of the general public to RF transmissions at frequencies used by mobilephone base stations. Further information can be gained from the ARPANSA web site.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)3 mandates exposure limits for continuous exposure of thegeneral public to RF EME from mobile phone base stations. Further information can be found at the ACMA websitehttp://emr.acma.gov.au

Proposed Site Radio Systems

Antenna No Model Height (m) Bearing (°) Power (dBm)

A1 YOLYCOM YLDY-17/23-12 9.03 m 85 35.8 dBm

A2 YOLYCOM YLDY-17/23-12 9.03 m 280 35.8 dBm

Table of Predicted EME Levels –Proposed

Distance from the antennas at Bankstown (Mt Lewis)in 360 circular bands

Maximum Cumulative EME Level – All carriers at this site

(% of ARPANSA exposure limits2)Public exposure limit = 100%

0m to 50m50m to 100m

100m to 200m200m to 300m300m to 400m400m to 500m

0.0066%0.0066%0.0038%0.0012%

0.00057%0.00032%

Maximum EME level51.52 m, from the antennas at Bankstown 0.0066%

Table_A: Estimation for the maximum level of RF EME at 1.5m above the ground from the proposed antennas assuming level ground. Theestimated levels have been calculated on the maximum mobile phone call capacity anticipated for this site. This estimation does not includepossible radio signal attenuation due to buildings and the general environment. The actual EME levels will generally be significantly less thanpredicted due to path losses and the base station automatically minimising transmitter power to only serve established phone calls5. Whereapplicable, particular locations of interest in the area surrounding the base station, including topographical variations, are assessed in AppendixA “ Other areas of Interest” table on the last page.

Summary –Proposed Radio Systems

RF EME levels have been estimated from the proposed antennas at Bankstown (Mt Lewis) Site. The maximum cumulativeEME level at 1.5 m above ground level is estimated to be 0.0066 % of the ARPANSA public exposure limits.

ReleasedBy: Robert MahoodUGL InfrastructureDate: 06/05/2011 Reviewers: PD,LB


Existing Site Radio Systems

There are currently no existing radio systems for this site.

Issued by: EMC Technologies Pty Ltd, Data reference file – Bankstown_M110460

Reference Notes:1. The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is a Federal Government agency incorporated under

the Health and Ageing portfolio. ARPANSA is charged with responsibility for protecting the health and safety of people, and theenvironment, from the harmful effects of radiation (ionising and non-ionising).

2. Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), 2002, ‘Radiation Protection Standard: Maximum ExposureLevels to Radiofrequency Fields — 3 kHz to 300 GHz’, Radiation Protection Series Publication No. 3, ARPANSA, Yallambie Australia.[Printed version: ISBN 0-642-79400-6 ISSN 1445-9760][Web version: ISBN 0-642-79402-2 ISSN 1445-9760]

3. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting,radiocommunications, telecommunications and online content. Information on EME is available at http://emr.acma.gov.au/

4. The EME predictions in this report assume a near worst-case scenario including:- base station transmitters operating at maximum power (no automatic power reduction)- simultaneous telephone calls on all channels- an unobstructed line of sight view to the antennas.In practice a worst-case scenario is rarely the case. There are often trees and buildings in the immediate vicinity, and cellularnetworks automatically adjust transmit power to suit the actual telephone traffic. The level of EME may also be affected wheresignificant landscape features are present and predicted EME levels might not be the absolute maximum at all locations.

5. Further explanation of this report may be found in “Understanding the ARPANSA Environmental EME Report” and other documentson the ARPANSA web site, http://www.arpansa.gov.au


Appendix A

Table of Other Areas of Interest

Additional Locations

Height / Scan

relative to locationground level

Maximum Cumulative EME LevelAll Carriers at this site

(% of ARPANSA exposure limits2)Public exposure limit = 100%

Urunga Parade Children’s Centre (~206m away)Jenday Kindergarten (~194m away)

Andy Pandy On Broadway Child Care (~269m away)Cuddles 4 Kids Child Care (~367m away)

Playtime Pre-School Long Day care Centre (~304maway)

Wiley Park Girl's High School (~176m away)Punchbowl Boys High School (~352m away)l

0m to 2m0m to 2m0m to 2m0m to 2m0m to 2m

0m to 2m0m to 2m

0.00094%0.00000000051%

0.000011%0.0000011%

0.00022%

0.00016%0.00026%

Table: Estimation for the maximum EME levels at selected areas of interest over a height range relative to the specific ground levelat the area of interest. This table includes any existing and proposed radio systems.

Estimation Notes / Assumptions – Other Areas of InterestVariable ground topography has been included in the assessment of the “Other Areas of Interest” as per ARPANSA methodology

AHIMS Web Services (AWS)Cover Letter Your Ref Number :

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Level 2 11 Khartoum Road

AHIMS Web Service search for the following area at Lat, Long From : -33.92526, 151.05646 - Lat, Long To :

-33.92524, 151.05648 with a Buffer of 50 meters. Additional Info : conducted by Hayley Given on 26 May 2011

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Attention: Hayley Given

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A search of the DECCW AHIMS Web Services (Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System) has shown that:

Important information about your AHIMS search

If your search shows Aboriginal sites or places what should you do?

You can get further information about Aboriginal places by looking at the gazettal notice that declared it. Aboriginal

places gazetted after 2001 are available on the NSW Government Gazette (http://www.nsw.gov.au/gazette) website.

Gazettal notices published prior to 2001 can be obtained from DECCW's Aboriginal Heritage Information Unit upon

request

Aboriginal objects are protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 even if they are not recorded as a

site on AHIMS.

You must do an extensive search if AHIMS has shown that there are Aboriginal sites or places recorded in the search

area.

If you are checking AHIMS as a part of your due diligence, refer to the next steps of the Due Diligence Code of

practice.

AHIMS records information about Aboriginal sites that have been provided to DECCW and Aboriginal places that

have been declared by the Minister;

Information recorded on AHIMS may vary in its accuracy and may not be up to date .Location details are recorded as

grid references and it is important to note that there may be errors or omissions in these recordings,

Some parts of New South Wales have not been investigated in detail and there may be fewer records of Aboriginal

sites in those areas. These areas may contain Aboriginal sites which are not recorded on AHIMS.

This search can form part of your due diligence and remains valid for 12 months.

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ASC Sugar Mill (former) Church St Canterbury, NSW, Australia

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Register of the National Estate

Andrews Avenue Urban Conservation Area Ashbury, NSW, Australia

(Indicative Place)


Ashbury Brickworks Kiln and Chimney Stack Trevenar St Ashbury, NSW, Australia

(Removed from Register or

IL)


Ashbury Urban Conservation Area Ashbury, NSW, Australia

(Indicative Place)


Belfield Urban Conservation Area Belfield, NSW, Australia

(Indicative Place)


Belmore Urban Conservation Area Belmore, NSW, Australia

(Indicative Place)


Campsie Fire Station Beamish St Campsie, NSW, Australia

(Indicative Place)


Canarys Road Urban Conservation Area Roselands, NSW, Australia

(Indicative Place)


Canterbury Post Office 193 Canterbury Rd Canterbury, NSW, Australia

(Indicative Place)


Clemton Park Urban Conservation Area Homer St Clemton Park, NSW, Australia

(Indicative Place)


Cooks River Sewer Aqueduct Thornley St Marrickville, NSW, Australia

(Registered)


Defoe Street Urban Conservation Area Defor St Wiley Park, NSW, Australia

(Indicative Place)


Dennis Street Urban Conservation Area Lakemba, NSW, Australia

(Indicative Place)


Earlwood North Urban Conservation Area Earlwood, NSW, Australia

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Earlwood Urban Conservation Area Earlwood, NSW, Australia

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Hillview Street Urban Conservation Area Roselands, NSW, Australia

(Indicative Place)


Jackson Place Cottages 2 - 12 Jackson Pl Undercliffe, NSW, Australia

(Indicative Place)


Lawn Avenue Urban Conservation Area Campsie, NSW, Australia

(Indicative Place)


Moorfields Methodist Cemetery 98-100 Moorefields Rd Kingsgrove, NSW, Australia

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Paxton Avenue Urban Conservation Area Belmore, NSW, Australia

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Punchbowl Urban Conservation Area Punchbowl, NSW, Australia

(Indicative Place)


Redman Parade Urban Conservation Area Belmore, NSW, Australia

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Robert Street Urban Conservation Area Belmore, NSW, Australia

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Undercliffe Urban Conservation Area Undercliffe, NSW, Australia

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Wolli Creek Sewer Aqueduct Unwin St Undercliffe, NSW, Australia

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EPBC Act Protected Matters ReportThis report provides general guidance on matters of national environmental significance and other mattersprotected by the EPBC Act in the area you have selected.

Information on the coverage of this report and qualifications on data supporting this report are containedin the caveat at the end of the report.

Information about the EPBC Act including significance guidelines, forms and application process detailscan be found at http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/assessmentsapprovals/index.html

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DetailsMatters of NESOther matters protected by theEPBC ActExtra Information

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Acknowledgements

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SummaryMatters of National Environmental Significance

This part of the report summarises the matters of national environmental significance that may occur in,or may relate to, the area you nominated. Further information is available in the detail part of the report,which can be accessed by scrolling or following the links below. If you are proposing to undertake anactivity that may have a significant impact on one or more matters of national environmental significancethen you should consider the Administrative Guidelines on Significance - seehttp://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/assessmentsapprovals/guidelines/index.html.

World Heritage Properties: None

National Heritage Places: None

Wetlands of InternationalSignificance (Ramsar Wetlands):

1

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: None

Commonwealth Marine Areas: None

Threatened EcologicalCommunitites:

2

Threatened Species: 27

Migratory Species: 19

Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act

This part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the area younominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects the environment onCommonwealth land, when the action is outside the Commonwealth land, or the environment anywherewhen the action is taken on Commonwealth land. Approval may also be required for the Commonwealthor Commonwealth agencies proposing to take an action that is likely to have a significant impact on theenvironment anywhere.

The EPBC Act protects the environment on Commonwealth land, the environment from the actions takenon Commonwealth land, and the environment from actions taken by Commonwealth agencies. Asheritage values of a place are part of the 'environment', these aspects of the EPBC Act protect theCommonwealth Heritage values of a Commonwealth Heritage place and the heritage values of a place onthe Register of the National Estate. Information on the new heritage laws can be found athttp://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/index.html

Please note that the current dataset on Commonwealth land is not complete. Further information onCommonwealth land would need to be obtained from relevant sources including Commonwealthagencies, local agencies, and land tenure maps.

A permit may be required for activities in or on a Commonwealth area that may affect a member of alisted threatened species or ecological community, a member of a listed migratory species, whales andother cetaceans, or a member of a listed marine species. Information on EPBC Act permit requirementsand application forms can be found at http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/permits/index.html.

Commonwealth Lands: 5

Commonwealth Heritage Places: None

Listed Marine Species: 17

Whales and Other Cetaceans: None

Critical Habitats: None

Commonwealth Reserves: None

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This part of the report provides information that may also be relevant to the area you have nominated.

Place on the RNE: 28

State and Territory Reserves: 1

Regional Forest Agreements: None

Invasive Species: 17

Nationally Important Wetlands: None

DetailsMatters of National Environmental Significance

Wetlands of International Significance (RAMSARSites)

[ Resource Information ]

Name ProximityTowra point nature reserve Within 10km of Ramsar site

Threatened Ecological Communities [ Resource Information ]

For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived fromrecovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatenedecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location dataare used to produce indicative distribution maps.

Name Status Type of PresenceTurpentine-Ironbark Forest in theSydney Basin Bioregion

CriticallyEndangered

Community likely to occur within area

Shale/Sandstone Transition Forest Endangered Community likely to occur within area

Threatened Species [ Resource Information ]

Name Status Type of PresenceBIRDSAnthochaera phrygiaRegent Honeyeater [82338] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Lathamus discolorSwift Parrot [744] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within areaNeophema chrysogasterOrange-bellied Parrot [747] Critically

EndangeredSpecies or species habitat may occur within area

Rostratula australisAustralian Painted Snipe [77037] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within areaFROGSHeleioporus australiacusGiant Burrowing Frog [1973] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Litoria aureaGreen and Golden Bell Frog [1870] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within areaLitoria raniformisGrowling Grass Frog, Southern BellFrog, Green and Golden Frog, Warty

Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

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Swamp Frog [1828]Mixophyes balbusStuttering Frog, Southern Barred Frog(in Victoria) [1942]

Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

MAMMALSChalinolobus dwyeriLarge-eared Pied Bat, Large Pied Bat[183]


Dasyurus maculatus maculatus (SE mainland population)Spot-tailed Quoll, Spotted-tail Quoll,Tiger Quoll (southeastern mainlandpopulation) [75184]

Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area

Isoodon obesulus obesulusSouthern Brown Bandicoot [68050] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within areaPetrogale penicillataBrush-tailed Rock-wallaby [225] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within areaPotorous tridactylus tridactylusLong-nosed Potoroo (SE mainland)[66645]


Pseudomys novaehollandiaeNew Holland Mouse [96] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Pteropus poliocephalusGrey-headed Flying-fox [186] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour known to

occur within areaPLANTSAcacia pubescensDowny Wattle, Hairy Stemmed Wattle[18800]


Caladenia tessellataThick-lipped Spider-orchid, DaddyLong-legs [2119]


Deyeuxia appressa [7438] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Melaleuca biconvexaBiconvex Paperbark [5583] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within areaPimelea curviflora var. curviflora [4182] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within areaPterostylis saxicolaSydney Plains Greenhood [64537] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Thesium australeAustral Toadflax, Toadflax [15202] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

REPTILESCaretta carettaLoggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within areaChelonia mydasGreen Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within areaDermochelys coriaceaLeatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area



















Luth [1768]Eretmochelys imbricataHawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within areaHoplocephalus bungaroidesBroad-headed Snake [1182] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Migratory Species [ Resource Information ]

Name Status Type of PresenceMigratory Marine BirdsApus pacificusFork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat may occur within areaArdea albaGreat Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat may occur within areaArdea ibisCattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat may occur within areaMigratory Marine SpeciesCaretta carettaLoggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within areaChelonia mydasGreen Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within areaDermochelys coriaceaLeatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle,Luth [1768]


Eretmochelys imbricataHawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within areaMigratory Terrestrial SpeciesHaliaeetus leucogasterWhite-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Hirundapus caudacutusWhite-throated Needletail [682] Species or species habitat may occur within areaMerops ornatusRainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species habitat may occur within areaMonarcha melanopsisBlack-faced Monarch [609] Breeding may occur within areaMyiagra cyanoleucaSatin Flycatcher [612] Breeding likely to occur within areaNeophema chrysogasterOrange-bellied Parrot [747] Critically


Rhipidura rufifronsRufous Fantail [592] Breeding may occur within areaXanthomyza phrygiaRegent Honeyeater [430] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Migratory Wetlands SpeciesArdea albaGreat Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat may occur within areaArdea ibisCattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat may occur within areaGallinago hardwickii






















Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species habitat may occur within areaRostratula benghalensis s. lat.Painted Snipe [889] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act

Commonwealth Lands [ Resource Information ]

The Commonwealth area listed below may indicate the presence of Commonwealth land in this vicinity.Due to the unreliability of the data source, all proposals should be checked as to whether it impacts on aCommonwealth area, before making a definitive decision. Contact the State or Territory government landdepartment for further information.Commonwealth Land - Australia PostCommonwealth Land - Australian Postal CorporationCommonwealth Land - Defence Housing AuthorityCommonwealth Land -Commonwealth Land - Australian Telecommunications Commission

Listed Marine Species [ Resource Information ]

Name Status Type of PresenceBirdsApus pacificusFork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat may occur within areaArdea albaGreat Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat may occur within areaArdea ibisCattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat may occur within areaGallinago hardwickiiLatham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species habitat may occur within areaHaliaeetus leucogasterWhite-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Hirundapus caudacutusWhite-throated Needletail [682] Species or species habitat may occur within areaLathamus discolorSwift Parrot [744] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within areaMerops ornatusRainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species habitat may occur within areaMonarcha melanopsisBlack-faced Monarch [609] Breeding may occur within areaMyiagra cyanoleucaSatin Flycatcher [612] Breeding likely to occur within areaNeophema chrysogasterOrange-bellied Parrot [747] Critically


Rhipidura rufifronsRufous Fantail [592] Breeding may occur within areaRostratula benghalensis s. lat.Painted Snipe [889] Species or species habitat may occur within areaReptilesCaretta carettaLoggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within areaChelonia mydas


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Green Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within areaDermochelys coriaceaLeatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle,Luth [1768]


Eretmochelys imbricataHawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Extra Information

Places on the RNE [ Resource Information ]

Note that not all Indigenous sites may be listed.

Name StatusHistoricAndrews Avenue Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlaceAshbury Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlaceBardwell Park Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlaceBelfield Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlaceBelmore Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlaceCampsie Fire Station NSW Indicative PlaceCanarys Road Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlaceCanterbury Post Office NSW Indicative PlaceClemton Park Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlaceDefoe Street Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlaceDennis Street Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlaceEarlwood North Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlaceEarlwood Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlaceHillview Street Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlaceJackson Place Cottages NSW Indicative PlaceLawn Avenue Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlaceMoorfields Methodist Cemetery NSW Indicative PlacePallamanna Parade Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlacePaxton Avenue Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlacePunchbowl Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlacePunchbowl Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlaceRedman Parade Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlaceRobert Street Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlaceUndercliffe Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlaceWelfare Avenue Urban Conservation Area NSW Indicative PlaceASC Sugar Mill (former) NSW RegisteredCooks River Sewer Aqueduct NSW RegisteredWolli Creek Sewer Aqueduct NSW Registered

State and Territory Reserves [ Resource Information ]

Wolli Creek, NSW

Invasive Species [ Resource Information ]

Weeds reported here are the 20 species of national significance (WoNS), along with other introducedplants that are considered by the States and Territories to pose a particularly significant threat tobiodiversity. The following feral animals are reported: Goat, Red Fox, Cat, Rabbit, Pig, Water Buffaloand Cane Toad. Maps from Landscape Health Project, National Land and Water Resouces Audit, 2001.Name Status Type of PresenceMammals



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Capra hircusGoat [2] Species or species habitat may occur within areaFelis catusCat, House Cat, Domestic Cat [19] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Oryctolagus cuniculusRabbit, European Rabbit [128] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Sus scrofaPig [6] Species or species habitat may occur within areaVulpes vulpesRed Fox, Fox [18] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Alternanthera philoxeroidesAlligator Weed [11620] Species or species habitat may occur within areaAsparagus asparagoidesBridal Creeper, Bridal Veil Creeper,Smilax, Florist's Smilax, SmilaxAsparagus [22473]

Species or species habitat may occur within area

Chrysanthemoides moniliferaBitou Bush, Boneseed [18983] Species or species habitat may occur within areaGenista sp. X Genista monspessulanaBroom [67538] Species or species habitat may occur within areaLantana camaraLantana, Common Lantana, KamaraLantana, Large-leaf Lantana, PinkFlowered Lantana, Red FloweredLantana, Red-Flowered Sage, WhiteSage, Wild Sage [10892]

Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Lycium ferocissimumAfrican Boxthorn, Boxthorn [19235] Species or species habitat may occur within areaNassella trichotomaSerrated Tussock, Yass River Tussock,Yass Tussock, Nassella Tussock (NZ)[18884]


Pinus radiataRadiata Pine Monterey Pine, InsignisPine, Wilding Pine [20780]


Rubus fruticosus aggregateBlackberry, European Blackberry[68406]

Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Salix spp. except S.babylonica, S.x calodendron & S.x reichardtijiWillows except Weeping Willow,Pussy Willow and Sterile Pussy Willow[68497]


Salvinia molestaSalvinia, Giant Salvinia, AquariumWatermoss, Kariba Weed [13665]


Ulex europaeusGorse, Furze [7693] Species or species habitat may occur within area

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The information presented in this report has been provided by a range of data sources as acknowledged atthe end of the report.

This report is designed to assist in identifying the locations of places which may be relevant indetermining obligations under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Itholds mapped locations of World Heritage and Register of National Estate properties, Wetlands ofInternational Importance, Commonwealth and State/Territory reserves, listed threatened, migratory andmarine species and listed threatened ecological communities. Mapping of Commonwealth land is notcomplete at this stage. Maps have been collated from a range of sources at various resolutions.

Not all species listed under the EPBC Act have been mapped (see below) and therefore a report is ageneral guide only. Where available data supports mapping, the type of presence that can be determinedfrom the data is indicated in general terms. People using this information in making a referral may need toconsider the qualifications below and may need to seek and consider other information sources.

For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived fromrecovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatenedecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location dataare used to produce indicative distribution maps.

For species where the distributions are well known, maps are digitised from sources such as recoveryplans and detailed habitat studies. Where appropriate, core breeding, foraging and roosting areas areindicated under 'type of presence'. For species whose distributions are less well known, point locations arecollated from government wildlife authorities, museums, and non-government organisations; bioclimaticdistribution models are generated and these validated by experts. In some cases, the distribution maps arebased solely on expert knowledge.

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ItemName of Item: Punchbowl Railway Station Group

Type of Item: Built

Group/Collection: Transport - Rail

Category: Railway Platform/ Station

Primary Address: Punchbowl Road, Punchbowl, NSW 2196

Local Govt. Area: Canterbury

Property Description: Lot/Volume Code Lot/Volume Number Section Number Plan/Folio Code Plan/Folio Number

Boundary: North: Property boundary along Warren Reserve South: Property boundary to rear of private properties along The Boulevard East: 5 metres from eastern end of island platform West: 5 metres from end of western end of island platform (excluding overbridge on Punchbowl Road)

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Street Address Suburb/Town LGA Parish County TypePunchbowl Road Punchbowl Canterbury Primary

Owner/s Organisation Name Owner Category Date Ownership UpdatedRailCorp State Government

RailCorp State Government

Statement of Significance

Punchbowl Railway Station has local historical significance as it was one of the stations to be located on the Sydenham to Bankstown Line which was built to take pressure off the traffic on the Main South Line as well as promote agriculture and suburban development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The station reflects the extension of the line to Bankstown in 1909 and the overhead booking office, footbridge and stairs, reflect the development of suburbs in the area during the Interwar period. The overhead booking office has local aesthetic and technical significance as an example of the design by NSW Railways of these timber overhead structures built between 1910 and the 1950s. The overhead booking office is also significant as it is a fine example of its type, and because it is relatively intact with an unaltered lamp room. Date Significance Updated: 25 Jun 09 Note: There are incomplete details for a number of items listed in NSW.

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The Heritage Branch intends to develop or upgrade statements of significance and other information for these items as resources become available.

DescriptionDesigner/Maker: NSW Government Railways

Builder/Maker: George Leggo

Construction Years: 1909 - 1929

Physical Description: BUILDINGS Platform building, Platform 1/2 (early 1980s) Toilet block, Platform 1/2 (1970s) Overhead Booking Office (1929) STRUCTURES Platforms 1/2, (1909) Footbridge, (1930) Canopies and extensions to Overhead Booking Office, (c.2000s) CONTEXT Punchbowl Railway Station consists of a single island platform with two later built station buildings. The platforms are accessed by a central set of stairs which lead down from the footbridge associated with the original timber framed and weatherboard overhead booking office. The station can be accessed by steps either from the south by The Boulevard, which is a major shopping street, or from the north via Warren Reserve and Punchbowl Road. Immediately to the west of the overhead booking office the Punchbowl Road overbridge crosses the rail line. PLATFORM BUILDING (1980s) External: Simple rectangular face brick building with a flat metal deck roof and high profiled metal fascia which extends as a cantilever awning on both sides. The windows are timber double hung and the doors are flush. Internal: The building consists of a Station Master's office, sign-on room a store and waiting room. Inside the waiting room the walls are face brick with a concrete floor, while the other rooms have their internal walls rendered. The metal clad soffit of the awning continues through as the internal ceiling to all rooms. TOILET BLOCK (1970s) The male and female toilets originally had a hipped roof which was replaced with a flat roof matching the adjacent main platform building. The roof spans between both buildings. Like the main building, the toilet is a simple rectangular building, with external walls of face brick, while the windows are aluminium framed. OVERHEAD BOOKING OFFICE (1929) The overhead booking office is a timber framed, weatherboard clad building with a hipped corrugated steel clad roof. The original 1929 roof configuration consisted of a simple hipped roof with Dutch gables on the eastern and western ends and which covered the booking office, the parcels office, the booking hall and the eastern and western footbridges. The later lamp room addition extended the western side of the building to the north to make the building L shaped. A bookstall was added which added a further northern but smaller extension with an awning roof. The ticket collection cabin connected to the main booking office has been removed. PLATFORMS (1909) One island platform with asphalt surface and original brick face and



edge. FOOTBRIDGE (1930) Standard concrete platform supported on steel beams bearing on steel platform trestles and steel trestles on each side of the tracks. Stairs give access from the north and south with a single stair leading down to the island platform. The footbridge structure and stairs have been modified. CANOPIES (c2000s) A modern steel framed and steel roofed canopy has been erected over the platform access stairs and extends from the end of the main station building up to the overhead booking office. A contemporaneous canopy with glazed walling also extends across the southern footbridge. ARCHAEOLOGICAL POTENTIAL Based on the surviving documentation and the evidence on site it is unlikely there would be any potential archaeological remains at Punchbowl Railway Station.

Physical Condition and/or Archaeological Potential:

PLATFORM BUILDINGS Good condition. PLATFORM Generally good condition. CANOPIES Good condition. FOOTBRIDGE Good condition. Date Condition Updated: 09 Sep 08

Modifications and Dates: 1917: Covering erected over platform signal levers. 1919: Goods shed opened. 1924: Station building awning erected. 1926: Railway electrified. 1929: Overhead booking office erected; platforms lengthened. 1930: Steel beam footbridge erected. 1941: Erection of new lamp room 1947: New parcels office opened. 1980s: Parcels office within the overhead booking office closed

Further Information: PUNCBOWL ROAD OVERBRIDGE (1979) Modern concrete girder overbridge. Excluded from listing.

Current Use: Railway Station

Former Use: Nil

HistoryHistorical Notes: The Sydenham to Bankstown Railway was opened with the initial

terminus station at Belmore on 1 February 1895. The line had its origins in Railway Commissioner Goodchap’s 1882 recommendation that an additional line was needed between Newtown and Liverpool to relieve traffic on the Southern Line and to encourage agriculture and suburban settlement. Lobbying by local interests and land speculators achieved Parliamentary approval by 1890 and construction commenced in 1892. The most important stations on the line, Belmore, Canterbury and Marrickville, were built with impressive near-identical brick buildings, the other intermediate stations (Campsie, Dulwich Hill and Hurlstone Park) receiving more modest timber buildings (later replaced), possibly reflecting economies of the depression of the 1890s. The depression suppressed the profitability of the line and the extension to Liverpool did not proceed. However, suburban development followed in the early twentieth century, particularly during the interwar period when many War Service homes were built west of Canterbury. The line was extended to Bankstown in 1909 (and then to Regents Park in 1928, making it part of a loop line through Lidcombe), its justification by then being the servicing of suburban development. Punchbowl Station was opened along with the line extension on 14 April 1909, at the same time as Bankstown and Lakemba. The contract for construction of station buildings was awarded to G Leggo



of Paddington. Block signalling was introduced in 1916, and a covering erected over the platform signal levers the next year. A goods siding was opened in 1919 (removed 1981) and a station building awning added in 1924. In 1929 following electrification that occurred in 1926, there were further modifications with an overhead booking office erected, platforms lengthened, and the removal of the stairway to the overbridge. There were further developments in the 1940s, with the construction of a new lamp room and a new parcels office. A notable railway development in proximity of the station was the opening of an electric train depot in 1926. The depot closed in 1995.

Assessment of SignificanceSHR Criteria a) [Historical Significance]

Punchbowl Railway Station has local historical significance as it is one of the railway stations on the Sydenham to Bankstown Line built to relieve the crowding on the Main Southern Line and encourage agriculture and suburban growth in the late 1800s and early 20th century. The station represents the extension of the line to Bankstown in 1909 and the overhead booking office and associated footbridge and stairs the suburban development after the First World War when many War Services Homes were built in the area.

SHR Criteria c) [Aesthetic Significance]

The platform station buildings have no aesthetic significance as they are later additions, but the overhead booking office and associated spaces have local aesthetic and technical significance in deonstrating the particular design and style of timber overhead booking structures erected by the NSW Railways between 1910 and the 1950s.

SHR Criteria d) [Social Significance]

The place has the potential to contribute to the local community's sense of place, and can provide a connection to the local community's past.

SHR Criteria e) [Research Potential]

The timber overhead booking office, because of its relative intactness, and the presence of the early lamp room does give some ability for further understanding of the design of these building types constructed by the railways in the first half of the 20th century.

SHR Criteria g) [Representativeness]

While the platform buildings at Punchbowl do not qualify, the timber overhead booking office, being relatively intact and possessing an unaltered lamp room, as well as the associated footbridge and stairs is a good example of this type of structure built by NSW Railways in the Sydney Metropolitan area between 1910 and the 1950s.

Integrity/Intactness: Overall the station has lost integrity due to the replacement of the station buildings. The overhead booking office however retains its original configuration, being the enclosed booking office, the semi-enclosed booking hall and the connections to the footbridge and stairs down to the island platform, as well as most of the original weatherboard and cement sheet wall and ceiling linings. The early addition of the lamp room and the bookstall also remain. Internally, while the original timber wall panelling remains, the ceiling is new plasterboard. The ticket windows have been replaced as has the parcels office enclosure and the original fitout within the booking office. New ripple iron has replaced the original glazing at the western and eastern ends overlooking the railway lines. The footbridge and stairs have been modified by the addition of a new balustrade, new concrete treads and risers, the glass enclosure as well as the roofing canopies.

Assessment Criteria Items are assessed against the State Heritage Register (SHR) Criteria to determine the level of significance. Refer to the Listings below for the level of statutory protection.



Recommendations Management Category Description Date UpdatedStatutory Instrument List on a Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 18 May 09

Listings

Heritage Listing Listing Title

Listing Number

Gazette Date

Gazette Number

Gazette Page

Heritage Act - s.170 NSW State agency heritage register

18 Mar 10

Study Details

Title Year Number Author Inspected by

Guidelines Used

S170 Heritage & Conservation Register Update

2009 OCP Architects

Yes

References, Internet links & Images

Type Author Year Title Internet Links

Written Tony Prescott

2009 Historical Research for RailCorp's S170 Update Project

Written John Forsyth

2007 New South Wales Railway Stations: an alphabetical arrangement of railway station and place names

Written K. Edwards 1982 Beginning the Bankstown Line: a history of the Marrickville to Burwood Road Railway

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Name: State Government

Database Number: 4802009

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ITEM NAME LOCATION SUBURB LGA SHR SHI # Oatley (Georges River) Underbridge Illawarra Line 19.925km Concrete

Bridge 1.5Km Before Station Como Sutherland 4801834

Oatley Railway Station Group Mulga Road Oatley Kogarah Y 4801116

Orange Railway Precinct Peisley Street Orange Orange Y 4806345

Otford Railway Tunnel (former) Chellow Dene Ave Stanwell Park Wollongong City Y 4801152

Ourimbah Railway Station Group and Residence Pacific Highway Ourimbah Wyong 4801030

Padstow Railway Station Group Cahors Road Padstow Bankstown 4801925

Panania Railway Station Group Anderson Street Panania Bankstown 4801926

Parkes Railway Precinct May Street Parkes Parkes Y 4801352

Parramatta Railway Station Group Argyle St reet Parramatta Parramatta Y 4801031

Parramatta Station to Parramatta Road Railway Line (Archaeological Site)

Station Street East Harris Park Parramatta 4804407

Parramatta Station to Pitt Street Railway Line (Archaeological Site)

Argyle Street Parramatta Parramatta 4804408

Paterson Railway Precinct Railway Street Paterson Dungog 4806211

Pendle Hill Railway Station Group Joyce St Pendle Hill Holroyd 4800257

Penrith Railway Station Group and Residence Station St Penrith Penrith Y 4801032

Penshurst Railway Station Group The Strand Penshurst Hurstville 4801117

Petersham Railway Station Group Terminus St Petersham Marrickville Y 4801094

Picton Railway Precinct Station Street Picton Wollondilly Y 4806271

Punchbowl Railway Station Group Punchbowl Road Punchbowl Canterbury 4802009

Pymble Railway Station Group Grandview Street Pymble Ku-Ring-Gai 4801068

Pyrmont Railway Cuttings and Tunnel Quarry Master Drive/Harris Street Pyrmont Sydney Y 4801122

Queanbeyan Railway Precinct Henderson Road Queanbeyan Queanbeyan Y 4806293

Quirindi Railway Station Station St Quirindi Liverpool Plains Y 4801174

Redfern Railway Station Group Lawson Street Redfern Sydney Y 4801095

Regents Park Railway Station Group Park Rd Regents Park Auburn 4802060

Revesby Railway Station Group Blamey Street Revesby Bankstown 4801929

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Statutory Listed Items

Information and items listed in the State Heritage Inventory come from a number of sources. This means that there may be several entries for the same heritage item in the database. For clarity, the search results have been divided into two sections.

Section 1. contains items listed by the Heritage Council under the NSW Heritage Act. This includes listing on the State Heritage Register, an Interim Heritage Order or protected under section 136 of the NSW Heritage Act. This information is provided by the Heritage Branch.

Section 2. contains items listed by Local Councils & Shires and State Government Agencies. This section may also contain additional information on some of the items listed in the first section.

Section 1. Items listed under the NSW Heritage Act.

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Item Name (sort) Address (sort) Suburb (sort) LGA (sort) Listed Under

Heritage ActAshfield Reservoir (Elevated) (WS 0003) Holden Street Ashbury Canterbury Yes

Belmore Railway Station Group Bankstown railway Belmore Canterbury Yes

Bethungra 9 Fore Street Canterbury Canterbury Yes

Campsie Railway Station group Bankstown railway Campsie Canterbury Yes

Canterbury Railway Station group Bankstown railway Canterbury Canterbury Yes

Cooks River Sewage Aqueduct Pine Street Undercliffe Canterbury Yes

Earlwood Aboriginal Art Site Earlwood Canterbury Yes

Old Sugarmill Sugar House Road Canterbury Canterbury Yes

Pressure Tunnel and Shafts Potts Hill Bankstown Yes

Wolli Creek Aqueduct Unwin Street Undercliffe Canterbury Yes

There were 10 records in this section matching your search criteria.

Section 2. Items listed by Local Government and State agencies.

Item Name (sort) Address (sort) Suburb (sort) LGA (sort) Information

Source (sort)


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Ashfield Reservoir (Elevated) (WS 0003) Holden Street Ashbury Canterbury SGOV

Belmore Railway Station Group Belmore Canterbury LGOV

Belmore Railway Station Group Burwood Road Belmore Canterbury SGOV

Bethungra 9 Fore Street Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Beulah Vista Church Street Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Brick Paving Church Street Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Brick Post Office Building 54 (Part) The Boulevarde Lakemba Canterbury LGOV

Brighton Avenue Palm Trees Brighton Avenue Croydon Park Canterbury LGOV

Broadway and War Memorial The Broadway Punchbowl Canterbury LGOV

Bushland and Park Girrahween Park Earlwood Canterbury LGOV

But-har-gra 106-114 Georges River Road Croydon Park Canterbury LGOV

Campsie Court House Building 56 Campsie Street Campsie Canterbury LGOV

Campsie Fire Station Beamish and Claremont Streets Campsie Canterbury SGOV

Campsie Park Estate Subdivision Carrington Square Campsie Canterbury LGOV

Campsie Railway Station Group Beamish Street Campsie Canterbury SGOV

Canterbury (Cooks River) Underbridge

Charles Street, Brick Arches Past Station For The Goods Lines

Canterbury Canterbury SGOV

Canterbury Hospital (Buildings Facing Canterbury Rd)

575 Canterbury Road Campsie Canterbury LGOV

Canterbury Park Racecourse King Street Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Canterbury Post Office 193 Canterbury Road Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Canterbury Public School Church Street Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Canterbury Railway Station Group

Canterbury Rd and Broughton St Canterbury Canterbury SGOV

Canterbury Sugar Works Hutton Street Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Community Facilities Redman Parade Belmore Canterbury LGOV

Cooks River Sewage Aqueduct Pine Street Undercliffe Canterbury SGOV

Cul De Sac and Plantings Lovat Avenue Earlwood Canterbury LGOV

Cup and Saucer Creek Culvert Bexley Road Campsie Canterbury SGOV

Dan's Corner Canterbury Road Campsie Canterbury LGOV



Doctor's Surgery 481 Burwood Road Belmore Canterbury LGOV

Electricity Substation No. 143 23 Railway Parade Lakemba Canterbury SGOV

Electricity Substation No. 266 92 William Street Earlwood Canterbury SGOV

Electricity Substation No. 271 South Parade Campsie Canterbury SGOV

Electricity Substation No. 273 2 Close Street Canterbury Canterbury SGOV

Electricity Substation No. 274 543 Burwood Road Belmore Canterbury SGOV

Electricity Substation No. 275 94 Church Street Canterbury Canterbury SGOV

Electricity Substation No. 276 5 Knox Street Belmore Canterbury SGOV

Electricity Substation No. 279 2A Remly Street Roselands Canterbury SGOV

Electricity Substation No. 304 1A Shackel Avenue Kingsgrove Canterbury SGOV

Electricity Substation No. 311 1A Fourth Avenue Campsie Canterbury SGOV

Electricity Substation No. 57 12 Floss Street Hurlstone Park Canterbury SGOV

Euston House 67 Floss Street Hurlstone Park Canterbury LGOV

Euston Road Group 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 & 21 Euston Road Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Fire Station Beamish Street Campsie Canterbury LGOV

Garnet Street Group 12, 14, 16, 18 Garnet Street Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Highway Patrol Office Church Street Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Hillview 24 Willeroo Street Lakemba Canterbury LGOV

Hopetoun Street Group 19, 23, 25 & 27 Hopetoun Street Hurlstone Park Canterbury LGOV

Hotel Canterbury 208 Canterbury road Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

House 59 Minter Street Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

House 51 Amy Street Campsie Canterbury LGOV

House 97 Eighth Avenue Campsie Canterbury LGOV


House 65 Gould Street Campsie Canterbury LGOV

House 52 Albert Street Belmore Canterbury LGOV

House 12 Oxford Street Belmore Canterbury LGOV

House 43 Gould Street Campsie Canterbury LGOV

House 23 McCourt Street Lakemba Canterbury LGOV



House 78 Kingsgrove Road Belmore Canterbury LGOV

House 37 Wilson Avenue Belmore Canterbury LGOV


House 116 Homer Street Earlwood Canterbury LGOV

House 173 Riverview Road Earlwood Canterbury LGOV

House 66 Undercliffe Road Earlwood Canterbury LGOV

House 78 Quigg Street Lakemba Canterbury LGOV

House 12 The Boulevarde Lakemba Canterbury LGOV

House 123 Yangoora Road Lakemba Canterbury LGOV

House 66 Remly Street Roselands Canterbury LGOV



House 23 McCourt Street Lakemba Canterbury LGOV

Houses 53-55 Windsor Avenue Croydon Park Canterbury LGOV

Houses 60-62 Windsor Avenue Croydon Park Canterbury LGOV

Houses 24 & 30 Garnet Street Hurlstone Park Canterbury LGOV

Houses 58-60 Garnet Street Hurlstone Park Canterbury LGOV

Houses 61-65 Eighth Avenue Campsie Canterbury LGOV

Houses 126, 128, 132 & 134 Ninth Avenue Campsie Canterbury LGOV

Houses 40 & 44 South Parade Campsie Canterbury LGOV

Houses 35, 37 & 39 Isabel Street Belmore Canterbury LGOV

Houses 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 Lakemba Street Belmore Canterbury LGOV

Houses 15 & 19 High Street Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Houses 7-17 Hocking Avenue Earlwood Canterbury LGOV

Houses 2-12 Jackson Place Earlwood Canterbury LGOV

Houses 28, 30 and 32 Yerrick Road Lakemba Canterbury LGOV

Hurlstone Park (Foord Ave - M24+M25) Underbridge

Railway location, Bankstown Line 9.084km Foord Avenue

Hurlstone Park Canterbury SGOV

Hurlstone Park Railway Station Group Floss Street Hurlstone Park Canterbury SGOV

Iserbrook 10 Fore Street Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Jessamine 20 Garnet Street Hurlstone Park Canterbury LGOV

Lakemba Fire Station 208 Haldon Street Lakemba Canterbury SGOV

Lakemba Railway Station Group The Boulevarde Lakemba Canterbury SGOV



Lakemba Water Pumping Station (WP0003) Hillcrest Street Wiley Park Canterbury SGOV

Lynwood 25 Baltimore Street Belfield Canterbury LGOV

Methodist Church 301 & 301A Canterbury Road Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Montrose House 128 Croydon Avenue Croydon Park Canterbury LGOV

Moorefields Cemetery 98-100 Moorefields Road (rear of) Kingsgrove Canterbury LGOV

Narwee Railway Station Group Hannans Road Narwee Canterbury SGOV

Orion Centre 153-155 Beamish Street Campsie Canterbury LGOV

Palm Trees Eighth Avenue Campsie Canterbury LGOV

Palm Trees Fifth Avenue Campsie Canterbury LGOV

Park Dennis Street Lakemba Canterbury LGOV

Park Simpson Reserve Canterbury Road Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Post Office Building (Former) 370 Burwood Road Belmore Canterbury LGOV

Prouts Bridge Over Cooks River Canterbury Road Canterbury Canterbury SGOV

Punchbowl Baby Health Care Centre Punchbowl Road Punchbowl Canterbury LGOV

Punchbowl Pumping Station Hillcrest Street Punchbowl Canterbury LGOV

Punchbowl Railway Station Group Punchbowl Road Punchbowl Canterbury SGOV

Quarry Face Karool Avenue Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Riverwood Railway Station Group Phillip Street Riverwood Canterbury SGOV

S.e.c Plating Pty Ltd 103-105 Lakemba Street Belmore Canterbury LGOV

Scout Hall (Since Demolished) 47-49 Canterbury Road Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Second Street Group 5-15 Second Street Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Service Station 184 Canterbury Road Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Sewerage Aqueduct Wanstead Avenue Earlwood Canterbury LGOV

Shop 63 Balmoral Avenue Croydon Park Canterbury LGOV

Shop 146 William Street Earlwood Canterbury LGOV

Shop and Dwelling 37 & 39 Undercliffe Road Earlwood Canterbury LGOV

Shop and Residence 60 Balmoral Avenue Croydon Park Canterbury LGOV

Shops 2-16 Anglo Road Campsie Canterbury LGOV

Shops 158-160 Beamish Street Campsie Canterbury LGOV





Shops 293-295 Canterbury Road Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Shops and Dwellings 118 Wardell Road Earlwood Canterbury LGOV

St. Mels Catholic Church and Buildings Evaline Street Campsie Canterbury LGOV

St. Paul's Church and Churchyard Church Street Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

St. Saviour Cemetery 1353 (rear of) Canterbury Road Punchbowl Canterbury LGOV

Station House 201-203 Beamish Street Campsie Canterbury LGOV

Timothy Daniel's House 5-7-9 Canterbury Road Canterbury Canterbury LGOV

Towers (The) Inc. Grounds, House and Meat House

31 Forsyth Street Belmore Canterbury LGOV

Unwins Bridge Over Cooks River Bayview Avenue Tempe Canterbury SGOV

Vacant Land On Wolli Creek Jackson Place Turella Canterbury SGOV

Waratah 15 Albert Street Campsie Canterbury LGOV

Water Tower Canary's Road (off) Roselands Canterbury LGOV

Western Outfall Main Sewer (part of SWSOOS)

Valda Avenue to Homebush

Rockdale To Homebush Canterbury SGOV

Western Outfall Main Sewer (part of SWSOOS)

Valda Avenue to Homebush

Rockdale To Homebush Rockdale SGOV

White House Bakery 2 Wilson Avenue Belmore Canterbury LGOV

Wiley Park Railway Station Group King Georges Road Wiley Park Canterbury SGOV

Wiley Park Reservoir (WS 0174) Canary's Road Wiley Park Canterbury SGOV

Wolli Creek Conservation Area Earlwood Canterbury LGOV

Wolli Creek Culvert Bexley Road Earlwood Canterbury SGOV

Wolli Creek Sewage Aqueduct Unwin Street Undercliffe Canterbury SGOV

World War 1 Memorial Clock Tower Beamish Street Campsie Canterbury LGOV

There were 140 records in this section matching your search criteria.

There was a total of 150 records matching your search criteria.

Key: LGA = Local Government Area GAZ= NSW Government Gazette (statutory listings prior to 1997), HGA = Heritage Grant Application, HS = Heritage Study, LGOV = Local Government, SGOV = State Government Agency.

Note: The Heritage Branch seeks to keep the State Heritage Inventory (SHI) up to date, however the latest listings in Local and Regional Environmental Plans (LEPs and REPs) may not yet be included. Always check with the relevant Local Council or Shire for the most recent listings.

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Your selection: Fauna, threatened species, recorded since 1980, LGA - CANTERBURY returned a total of 10 records of 6 species. Report generated on 26/05/2011 - 16:53 (Data valid to 25/04/2010)

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Aves Map Scientific Name Common Name Legal Status Count Info

AccipitridaeHieraaetus morphnoides Little Eagle V 1

PsittacidaeLathamus discolor Swift Parrot E1 1

Neophema pulchella Turquoise Parrot V 1Strigidae

Ninox strenua Powerful Owl V 1Tytonidae

Tyto novaehollandiae Masked Owl V 1

Mammalia Map Scientific Name Common Name Legal Status Count Info

PteropodidaePteropus poliocephalus Grey-headed Flying-fox V 5

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Plants Map Scientific Name Common Name Legal Status Count Info

Fabaceae (Mimosoideae)Acacia pubescens Downy Wattle V 4

MyrtaceaeSyzygium paniculatum Magenta Lilly Pilly E1 2

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