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Yoogali intersection upgrade REF submissions report Roads and Maritime Services | December 2018

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Yoogali intersection upgrade Submissions report Roads and Maritime Services | December 2018

Prepared by Jacobs and Roads and Maritime Services

RMS.18.1129

ISBN: 978-1-925891-04-1

COPYRIGHT: The concepts and information contained in this document are the property of Roads and Maritime Services NSW (Roads and Maritime). Use or copying of this document in whole or in part without the written permission of Roads and Maritime constitutes an infringement of copyright.

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Approval and authorisation

Title Yoogali intersection upgrade submissions report

Accepted on behalf of NSW Roads and Maritime Services by:

Tim Keyes, Project Manager

Signed:

Dated: 28 November 2018

Executive summary

Roads and Maritime Services is proposing to upgrade the intersection of Burley Griffin Way, Mackay Avenue, Kurrajong Avenue and Irrigation Way at Yoogali. The proposal involves widening and upgrading all intersection legs, installing new traffic lights and upgrading the existing Irrigation Way bridge with a new culvert structure. The work will improve safety and productivity for road users by boosting the capacity of existing roads, particularly for heavy vehicle drivers.

The existing intersection is a priority intersection with a “Give Way” control for the side roads - Burley Griffin Way and Kurrajong Avenue. The Narrandera to Griffith rail line is immediately north of the intersection and runs alongside Irrigation Way and Mackay Avenue.

As part of the proposal, a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) was prepared to assess the likely impact of the proposal on the environment and to detail the protective measures to be implemented. In order to seek community feedback on the REF, the REF was publicly displayed from Monday 25 June 2018 to Friday 20 July 2018 in Griffith. The REF was also available for download on the Roads and Maritime website. Community feedback was encouraged in the form of formal submissions, submitted by phone, email and mail. This report summarises the issues raised and provides Roads and Maritime’s response to each issue.

A total of 22 submissions were received, the majority of which were individual submissions, with a small number of submissions from organisations and government agencies. The main issues included the introduction of traffic lights (support for, as well as opposition to), consultation, safety, construction traffic management and diversions, and alternative design options. Design changes adopted after the submissions process include adjustments to stormwater drainage to minimise impacts to businesses and assessment of utilities adjustments to aid future upgrades to intersection capacity.

This report also assesses the impact of closing Irrigation Way while the new bridge over Main Drain J is built. Road closures had not been assessed in the REF, however, safety and constructability reviews completed since the REF display identified a need to assess the impact of a three-month closure to address risks to workers and the public. The assessment includes an evaluation of noise impact on residents along the proposed detour route, detailed in Appendix B of this report.

Roads and Maritime has considered the submissions and provided responses to each aspect, given the project’s objectives and environmental assessment as detailed in the REF. Where required, additional environmental management measures have been detailed to provide further safeguards. For further detail, refer to the responses in this report.

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Contents

Executive summary ....................................................................................................................................... i

Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ ii

1. Introduction and background............................................................................................................... 1

1.1 The proposal ..................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 REF display ...................................................................................................................................... 4

1.3 Purpose of the report ........................................................................................................................ 4

2. Response to issues ............................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Overview of issues raised................................................................................................................. 6

2.2 Traffic ................................................................................................................................................ 6

2.3 Property impact............................................................................................................................... 10

2.4 Design............................................................................................................................................. 11

2.5 Environmental ................................................................................................................................. 15

2.6 Construction .................................................................................................................................... 16

2.7 Access ............................................................................................................................................ 19

2.8 Consultation .................................................................................................................................... 21

2.9 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................... 21

3. Changes to the proposal..................................................................................................................... 23

3.1 Change 1 Closure of Irrigation Way during bridge construction ..................................................... 23

3.2 Change 2 Clarification of proposal footprint .................................................................................... 24

3.3 Change 3 Site compound area ....................................................................................................... 26

4. Environmental assessment ................................................................................................................ 28

4.1 Detour traffic noise.......................................................................................................................... 28

4.2 Clarification of proposal footprint .................................................................................................... 32

4.3 Site compound area........................................................................................................................ 32

5. Environmental management............................................................................................................... 34

5.1 Environmental management plans (or system) .............................................................................. 34

5.2 Summary of safeguards and management measures .................................................................... 34

5.3 Licensing and approvals ................................................................................................................. 49

6. References ........................................................................................................................................... 51

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Tables Table 1-1: Display locations ............................................................................................................................ 4

Table 2-1: Respondents ................................................................................................................................. 5

Table 4-1: Summary of expected increase in road traffic noise along northern detour route – Scenario 1 .. 30

Table 4-2: Summary of expected increase in road traffic noise along northern and southern detour routes – Scenario 2 ................................................................................................................................... 30

Table 5-1: Summary of environmental safeguards and management measures ......................................... 35

Table 5-2: Summary of licensing and approval required .............................................................................. 49

Appendices

Appendix A Identified stakeholders

Appendix B Detour traffic noise assessment

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1. Introduction and background

1.1 The proposal

Roads and Maritime is proposing to upgrade the intersection of Burley Griffin Way, Mackay Avenue, Kurrajong Avenue and Irrigation Way at Yoogali in the Griffith Local Government Area (LGA), shown in Figure1-1. The scope of work includes utility adjustments, improved street lighting, replacing the bridge structure, upgrading the railway level crossing and rail signals, reconstructing the road, upgrading kerbing and footpaths and installing traffic lights and signage.

An overview of the proposal is provided in Figure 1-2. A more detailed description of the Yoogali intersection upgrade is found in section 1.1 of the Yoogali intersection upgrade Review of Environmental Factors prepared by Roads and Maritime in June 2018.

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1.2 REF display Roads and Maritime prepared an REF to assess the potential environmental impact of the proposed work. The REF was publicly displayed for 26 days between Monday 25 June and Friday 20 July 2018 for community comment and feedback. Hard copies of the REF were available to view at Griffith City Council and Griffith City Library, and on Roads and Maritime’s website, as detailed in Roads and Maritime doorknocked properties and businesses next to the proposal to discuss the preliminary concept design in more detail and answer any questions. Residents and business owners were encouraged to provide feedback via formal submissions.

Table 1-1.

A community update was distributed to around 5500 residents and businesses in the area surrounding the proposal to raise awareness of the proposal and invite feedback. The community and stakeholders were encouraged to provide their feedback to the proposal team by phone, email or mail.

In addition to the public display, the REF was made directly accessible for feedback to Griffith City Council, St Mary’s Primary School and Yoogali Public School (see Appendix A).

Roads and Maritime doorknocked properties and businesses next to the proposal to discuss the preliminary concept design in more detail and answer any questions. Residents and business owners were encouraged to provide feedback via formal submissions.

Table 1-1: Display locations

Location Address

Griffith City Council 1 Benerembah Street, Griffith Monday to Friday: 8.15am to 4pm

Griffith City Library 233-237 Banna Avenue, Griffith Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am to 5.30pm Thursday: 9am to 7pm Saturday: 9am to 4pm

1.3 Purpose of the report This submissions report relates to the REF prepared for the Yoogali intersection upgrade and should be read in conjunction with that document.

The REF was publicly displayed and submissions about the proposal and the REF were received by Roads and Maritime. This submissions report summarises the issues raised and provides responses to each issue (Chapter 2). It details investigations carried out since the REF’s finalisation (Chapter 3), describes and assesses the environmental impact of changes to the proposal (Chapter 4) and identifies new or revised environmental management measures (Chapter 5).

No changes are proposed that would require the preparation of an addendum REF. No revisions have been made to the assessment or environmental management measures as described in the environmental impact statement.

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2. Response to issues Roads and Maritime received 22 submissions, including submissions received one week after the close of the display period (up until Friday 27 July 2018). Table 2-1 lists the respondents and each respondent’s submission number. The table also indicates where the issues from each submission have been addressed in Chapter 3 of this report.

Table 2-1: Respondents

Respondent Submission No.

Individual 1

Individual 2

Individual 3

Individual 4

Individual 5

Individual 6

Business 7

Individual 8

Individual 9

Individual 10

Individual 11

Individual 12

Individual 13

Business 14

Individual 15

Individual 16

Individual 17

Griffith City Council 18

Individual 19

Individual 20

Business 21

Individual 22

Section number where issues are addressed

Submission in support. No specific section.

2.2.3, 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.6.3, 2.6.4, 2.7.1 and 2.8.1

2.2.1, 2.2.3 and 2.6.1


2.6.2


2.7.2

2.2.4, 2.4.6 and 2.8.1




2.2.4

2.4.1 and 2.7.3

2.7.2

2.6.2

2.7.1 and 2.8.1

2.4.2, 2.7.3 and 2.7.4

2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.5, 2.4.3, 2.4.4, 2.4.5, 2.7.1, 2.7.2 and 2.8.1

2.2.4, 2.4.1, 2.4.6 and 2.5.1

2.2.2, 2.2.6, 2.2.7, 2.4.1, 2.4.7 and 2.5.2

2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.4.4, 2.4.8, 2.6.5, 2.6.6, 2.7.1, and 2.9.1

2.3.2, 2.4.4, 2.4.8, 2.6.1, 2.6.3, 2.6.5, 2.7.1, and 2.9.1


2.1 Overview of issues raised Of the total 22 submissions made, one was received from Griffith City Council, three from businesses and 18 from individual community members. This included:

Four letters

16 emails

Two phone calls.

A total of 32 issues were raised in the submissions. Some submissions contained multiple issues. Each submission has been examined individually to understand the issues being raised. The issues raised in each submission have been collated and corresponding responses to the issues have been provided. Where similar issues have been raised in different submissions, only one response has been provided. The issues raised and Roads and Maritime’s responses to these issues forms the basis of this chapter.

Of the 22 submissions received, 64 per cent supported the proposal. A number of submissions noted the positive impact traffic lights would have on safety around the intersection, with a number of previous accidents and near-misses highlighted.

Three submissions objected to the proposal. Reasons provided included concern that the proposal would cause confusion and disruption, that the current traffic volume and incident numbers do not warrant traffic lights, and a preference for a roundabout. The remaining submissions were neutral and suggested changes or queried one or more elements of the proposal.

The most commonly raised issues included:

Property impacts during construction

Driveway access

Construction timing and staging

Alternative design options

Traffic diversions during construction

Drainage.

The majority of the comments received were related to property impacts during construction and driveway access.

The submission from Griffith City Council supported the proposal and recognised the need to upgrade the intersection to ensure safe and efficient access. However, council also raised a number of concerns, including intersection capacity, design and road safety.

The following sections of this report will discuss the issues raised in the submissions in more detail.

2.2 Traffic Traffic was raised in 32 per cent of the submissions and was the category with the most responses. Within this category, respondents raised matters relating to:

Traffic signals

Method of calculating traffic


Queuing

Future traffic needs

Railway crossing safety

Local road network impact.

2.2.1 Traffic signals

Submission number(s)

3

Issue description

Include a slip-lane or “left turn on red light when safe” on the Irrigation Way approach to reduce build-up of queued traffic

Would traffic lights have a green arrow for turning, in addition to the “turn left on red” signage?

Response

Yes, some traffic lights would have dedicated green arrows. The suitability of “turn left on red signage” would be considered in the detailed design.

2.2.2 Traffic assessment methodology


18, 20

Issue description

Concerned the traffic assessment underestimates peak traffic as the traffic survey was not conducted during peak agricultural and industry operations

Concerned the traffic assessment underestimates queue lengths during rail level crossing closures along Mackay Avenue approaching the intersection.

Response

As part of the REF, Roads and Maritime carried out a detailed traffic assessment which considers long- term growth to ensure the proposal can cater for predicted traffic volumes.

To account for seasonal variation, the initial traffic forecasts adopted in the traffic assessment were much higher than population growth. Sensitivity testing indicated a further 45 per cent increase of predicted traffic volumes in 2037 would still result in acceptable performance.

The traffic assessment considered a high level, worst-case scenario of a train arriving in the peak traffic period. Data used in the traffic model indicated train crossings currently occur on average three times per day. This may reduce to one per day as a result of the Wumbulgal intermodal terminal. The instance of a train arriving during peak traffic period is expected to be relatively rare.


2.2.3 Queuing


2, 3, 18

Issue description

Concerned proposed traffic lights would cause queuing during peak periods and restrict driveway access along Mackay and Kurrajong avenues

Concerned about stacking distance along Burley Griffin Way, particularly during peak hour periods. Suggested left and right turning lanes should be considered for southbound traffic at the Burley Griffin Way approach.

Response

The traffic assessment shows that while traffic queues would be created at peak times, queue lengths would not typically extend past the driveway access on Irrigation Way. Similarly, traffic lights would introduce queues along Mackay Avenue at peak times, however the delay to residents accessing properties on Mackay Avenue is expected to be minor. All traffic lights in NSW are triggered by actual vehicle movements and volumes to cater for peak flows.

Safety for residents should improve as traffic movements would be more predictable than the current intersection arrangement. Traffic modelling also revealed the proposed lane configuration is acceptable, with the addition of conservative future traffic volume projections.

A dedicated right-turn traffic light phase for southbound Burley Griffin Way traffic is proposed in the traffic light design to give priority to traffic on this approach and manage queue lengths. Traffic modelling showed queue lengths along Burley Griffin Way during peak periods would not typically extend past Edon Street, except in the instance of a train crossing. Rail-induced delays are an existing traffic condition and not a result of this proposal.

2.2.4 Traffic flow impact


8, 12, 19

Issue description

Concerned about disruption and confusion for road users both during and after construction

Concerned proposed traffic lights would cause traffic delays unless traffic-generated

Concerned about the impact traffic lights would have on traffic flow.

Response

The intersection with traffic lights was evaluated as the best performing option, meeting all of the project objectives, including increasing the intersection’s capacity. It is expected installing traffic lights and widening the intersection would improve road user safety, traffic performance and higher productivity vehicle accessibility in the future.

All traffic lights in NSW are triggered by actual vehicle movements.


Traffic flow during construction will be managed through a Traffic Management Plan and the use of on-site traffic controllers.

2.2.5 Future traffic needs


18

Issue description

Concerned increased traffic as a result of the upgrade would be greater than that projected in the REF and catered for in the current proposal

Concern the proposed intersection would not be able to cater for current or future traffic needs and would result in delays. Suggested more turning lanes are needed.

Response

Traffic modelling of the proposal adopted an initial increase of 30 per cent in traffic volumes by 2037. This was based on the annual employment growth rates in Griffith between 2001 and 2011. Traffic volumes assumed a further 100 per cent increase in heavy vehicle movements along Burley Griffin Way and Kurrajong Avenue.

This forecast is considered conservative given that it is substantially higher than the NSW Department of Planning and Environment population growth forecasts and Griffith City Council forecast of 14 per cent population growth over 20 years.

Further assessment of the proposed intersection showed that an additional 45 per cent increase in forecasted 2037 traffic volumes would still result in the proposed intersection performing at an acceptable level.

2.2.6 Railway crossing safety


20

Issue description

Traffic lights would not resolve the issue of drivers queuing across the rail crossing.

Response

The proposed intersection includes a stop line immediately north of the railway level crossing and a dedicated traffic light phase for Burley Griffin Way right turn and through movements without delay from oncoming traffic. The phasing gives priority to traffic turning right from Burley Griffin Way combined with the stop line north of the rail crossing, prevents queuing across the railway line.

Signposting and road markings at the level crossing would be installed as part of the upgrade.


2.2.7 Impact on local road network


20

Issue description

Traffic lights would result in increased traffic on alternative routes as a result of drivers avoiding the intersection.

Response

Delays associated with the proposed upgrade are forecasted to be low, reducing the desire for drivers to use alternative routes. In addition, traffic lights would provide safe right turns, which may increase the number of road users wanting to use the proposed intersection.

2.3 Property impact Property impacts were raised in 14 per cent of the submissions, mainly relating to driveway access along Mackay and Kurrajong avenues during construction and operation, drainage and concern about drainage and flooding impacts on nearby properties.

2.3.1 Drainage and flooding


2, 21

Issue description

Existing drains on Mackay Avenue cause flooding on nearby properties due to blockages. Will this be addressed as part of the drainage for the project?

Concerned about inadequate drainage along the Mackay Avenue frontage.

Response

Areas in the proposal’s vicinity are prone to drainage issues due to the existing intersection layout, approach roads and nearby land. The existing drainage issues along the southern side of Mackay Avenue are likely to be caused by silt or rubbish build-up along existing culverts and flat grades along the drainage path. Roads and Maritime would inspect the pipes and drains along Mackay Avenue and would clean and remove blockages where required.

The installation of kerb and guttering will also improve drainage.

2.3.2 Construction impact


2, 21, 22


Issue description

Concerned about the impact to the Griffith City Volkswagen car dealership display area during the stormwater drain’s construction. Suggested the use of trenchless construction methods or the relocation of the stormwater drain

Concerned about the impact of proposed kerbing on the Griffith City Volkswagen car dealership display area

Safety bollards around the Griffith City Volkswagen car dealership display area should be reinstated to their current condition after construction

Concerned about impacts to property and the Griffith City Volkswagen car dealership during construction. Ensure driveways are reinstated to their original condition once work is complete.

Concerned about impact of construction work on property.

Response

There may be some short-term property access disruptions during construction which would be managed as part of the Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP).

The existing drainage line within the road reserve across the car dealership display area was nominated for replacement as part of the concept design. Roads and Maritime is currently reviewing the extent of the drainage design to minimise or eliminate work within this area.

The south-west corner of the intersection upgrade between Mackay and Kurrajong avenues would be designed to combine with the existing car dealership property and display area.

The final design of garden beds, bollards, shared paths, level differences and other finer details would be confirmed during the detailed design phase, with consideration to the above issues raised. Roads and Maritime would continue to consult directly with individual landowners during detailed design and construction about private property impacts and restoration work.

2.4 Design Of the 22 submissions, 81 per cent raised issues relating to the design. This included submissions proposing changes to design elements or expressing a preference for an alternative traffic lights option.

2.4.1 Alternatives options


13, 19, 20

Issue description

Would like to see the staggered intersection option (Option C) selected to minimise traffic past homes in Yoogali and deter speeding

A roundabout (Option B) is preferable to the intersection with traffic lights (Option D)

Preference for a long-term plan to divert heavy vehicles away from the town centre.

Response

Four options were compared as part of the options assessment:


Option A – Do nothing (maintain the existing intersection)

Option B – Roundabout

Option C – Staggered T intersection

Option D – Traffic lights at the intersection, integrated with railway level crossing.

The reasons for the preferred intersection option have been set out in Section 2 of the REF. The preferred option was judged as the best performing option, meeting project objectives.

Key project objectives include heavy vehicle accessibility and eliminating short stacking, where long vehicles are prone to queueing across the railway level crossing. Option B (the roundabout) did not meet the project objectives, as heavy vehicle accessibility would be restricted and short stacking would remain.

Option C (the staggered intersection) was not considered feasible due to the significant cost of additional bridges, property impacts and measures to relieve drainage issues and flooding impacts. Option C was judged as the worst for traffic performance; the issue of short stacking remained and it did not meet all of the project objectives.

Option D (traffic lights) was identified as the best option as it improves road user safety by minimising short stacking as well as catering for all long vehicle movements. Option D would also likely improve the amenity of the town centre with reductions in noise and pollution, due to the higher intersection capacity.

The project enables heavy vehicles to be diverted around the town centre by improving heavy vehicle accessibility through the intersection. Consideration has also been given to future heavy vehicle corridors along Kurrajong Avenue. Heavy vehicle movements on local roads are managed under Griffith City Council’s Heavy Vehicle Strategy.

Roads and Maritime would liaise with Griffith City Volkswagen directly on entry and exit layouts during detailed design to achieve a safe outcome.

2.4.2 Access


17

Issue description

Consider realigning the northbound and southbound approaches so they are 90 degrees to Mackay Avenue and Irrigation Way.

Response

The study area is restricted by existing infrastructure including the Main Drain J drainage channel, significant utilities and a railway line. Road alignment adjustments would not be feasible given these restrictions, and is not required with traffic lights at the intersection. “Squaring” of the Burley Griffin Way and Kurrajong Avenue approach roads would also introduce bends in the road further away from the intersection and may impact nearby properties.


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2.4.3 Turning lanes


Issue description

The intersection should include dedicated right and left turning lanes for Mackay Avenue, Burley Griffin Way and Irrigation Way to reduce traffic delays.

Response

Traffic modelling indicates that without the turn lanes the intersection would operate at good levels of service, both with existing traffic volumes and forecasted traffic volumes for 20 years in the future. This includes further testing of a 45 per cent increase in traffic and doubling of heavy vehicle numbers.

It should be noted the traffic light design would introduce dedicated traffic light phases for both Kurrajong Avenue and Burley Griffin Way to give priority to turning traffic on these approaches without delay from opposing traffic movements. The Mackay Avenue left turn lane would be maintained.

Roads and Maritime has modelled a number of intersection layouts during development and determined the modest improvement in capacity as a result of additional right-turn lanes does not warrant the extra investment.

2.4.4 Drainage and flooding


18, 21, 22

Issue description

Concerned about the proposed twin box culverts on Irrigation Way and the potential for flooding issues resulting from a build-up of debris. Stated a preference for a clear span bridge to avoid build-up of debris

Would the kerb on Kurrajong Avenue be increased when the road is redesigned?

Response

The existing twin cell box culverts are 3.66 metres wide by 1.98 metres high. These are proposed to be replaced with a larger structure. The increased waterway area of the new structure would modestly improve drainage capacity and reduce the risk of blockage from debris. Further increases in the waterway area, whether through increased culvert sizes or a single span bridge, would provide negligible flood mitigation due to limits in the Main Drain J drainage channel capacity, as identified in the Griffith Main Drain J and Mirrool Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (2015) by Griffith City Council.

Extension to existing kerbs along Kurrajong Avenue is not proposed. Only reconstruction of existing kerbs is planned to provide a link between existing and proposed infrastructure.


2.4.5 Impact to utilities


18

Issue description

What is proposed for the water main relocation along the bridge structure?

Response

The utility relocation plans propose to replace the existing water main attached to the southern side of the existing bridge, with a new water main along the southern side of the proposed bridge. Roads and Maritime would consult further with council directly on water main adjustments.

2.4.6 Need for proposal


8, 19

Issue description

The current traffic volume and incident numbers do not warrant traffic lights.

Response

Heavy vehicles queuing across the railway level crossing along Burley Griffin Way is a safety risk. This issue is known as short stacking and would be eliminated through traffic lights at the intersection. In addition to this, improvements in road user safety, heavy vehicle accessibility and traffic performance are anticipated as a result of the traffic lights solution.

2.4.7 Visual and landscape


20

Issue description

Felt the roundabout option would provide better landscape and urban design opportunities.

Response

The reasons for the preferred intersection option have been set out in Section 2 of the REF. The preferred option was evaluated as the best performing choice, meeting project objectives.

The traffic lights option has a significantly smaller construction footprint than the roundabout option. As a result, it would have less impact on the existing landscape, particularly over Irrigation Way. The traffic lights option also has less impact on trees compared to the roundabout option, particularly along Mackay Avenue.


2.4.8 Parking


21, 22

Issue description

Would parking along Kurrajong Avenue be impacted? Preference for road markings to stop people parking rather than a “no parking” sign.

Response

The proposed design introduces an edge line which delineates the proposed northbound travel lane along Kurrajong Avenue and the nearside shoulder. Existing layout changes would be minimal and no parking along Kurrajong Avenue is proposed. No-parking areas would be finalised in the detailed design in consultation with Griffith City Council and Griffith City Volkswagen.

2.5 Environmental

2.5.1 Noise impact


2, 19

Issue description

Concerned about noise impacts as a result of more trucks braking at proposed traffic lights

Concerned about noise impacts for nearby residents.

Response

As part of the REF, Roads and Maritime carried out a noise assessment to investigate and assess potential noise impacts during construction and operation of the proposed upgrade.

For operational noise levels, noise modelling of the proposed design estimates the proposal is unlikely to increase traffic noise levels by more than 2 dB(A) for surrounding receivers. This is not considered to be a noticeable increase in noise levels.

During construction, all activities would be carried out in line with Roads and Maritime’s Construction Noise and Vibration Guidelines (Roads and Maritime, 2016), and reduction measures would be carried out to minimise any activities having noise impacts. Vibration impacts during construction would be reduced by safe work distances.

For further information on the construction and operational noise impacts and proposed mitigations, refer to Section 6.5 of the REF. For further information on the management of noise and vibration impacts, please refer to Section 5 of this report.

2.5.2 Impact to trees



2, 20

Issue description

Concerned about impact to trees on Mackay Avenue

Preserve as many of the existing trees as possible, particularly the mature trees. The Greybox, Poplar Box and White Cypress should be preserved as they are important in maintaining local seed banks and providing wildlife habitat.

Response

Roads and Maritime would aim to minimise impacts to trees as far as reasonably practicable. However, the proposal would require removing some native trees and shrubs along the northern side of Mackay Avenue. Removing trees along the southern side of Mackay Avenue is not anticipated.

Areas of exotic grassland and native chenopod understory is also likely to be removed during construction. The proposal is unlikely to impact vegetation next to the proposal area south of Kurrajong Avenue.

As fauna habitat is limited in the study area, there would be no impact or disturbance to important habitat, including threatened species habitat.

The proposal is not likely to significantly impact threatened species or ecological communities or their habitats, within the meaning of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 or Fisheries Management Act 1994.

2.6 Construction

2.6.1 Timing and staging


3, 22

Issue description

The project should consider working with Murrumbidgee Irrigation to coordinate timing so the piping of the existing open drain on the southern side of Irrigation Way can be completed at the same time

Work on the Griffith City Volkswagen car dealership access and parking should be staged early in construction so the current entry to the property off Kurrajong Avenue could be blocked off during construction and one entry/exit point is still available

Some types of work during construction would have a major impact on the car dealership operations. Construction should be staged and coordinated with the car dealership to minimise impact.

Response

Murrumbidgee Irrigation has been consulted during project development. Piping of the existing drainage channel between Bartholomew Road and the Main Drain J is outside the scope of the proposal.


Current traffic movements and property access would be maintained throughout the construction work. There may be some short-term disruptions to property access during construction. Affected properties would be consulted before work starts and impacts managed through the construction traffic management plan.

Roads and Maritime would consult with Griffith City Volkswagen on works programming and access matters.

2.6.2 Diversions


5, 15

Issue description

What are the planned traffic diversions for light and heavy vehicles during the intersection’s construction?

Would Gardiner Road be used for diverted traffic during construction? If so, would there be traffic management and/or would Gardiner Road be upgraded to accommodate the traffic volume?

Would McCormack Road be used for diverted traffic during construction? If so, consider including speed humps to deter speeding along McCormack Road for safety.

Response

Temporary diversions would be implemented for the bridge and rail level crossing reconstruction to manage safety risks and minimise construction time. Roads and Maritime would complete the bridge works by closing the western end of Irrigation Way, with the remainder of the works completed under traffic. The details of the proposed diversion are set out in section 3.1 of this report.

A construction traffic management plan would be prepared to minimise potential traffic flow impacts during construction. Any safety reduction measures such as reduced speed limits, traffic control, signage and other measures would be included as part of the construction traffic management plan, developed in consultation with Griffith City Council and local residents.

2.6.3 Dust


2, 22

Issue description

Concerned about dust impacts for nearby residents

Concerned about dust impacts to vehicles in the Griffith City Volkswagen car dealership display area during construction.

Response

Air quality impacts as a result of dust generation from the proposal are considered to be minor and would be limited to the construction phase. Any dust impacts during construction would be minimised by


implementing dust suppression measures, including watering or covering exposed areas and stockpiles in line with the Roads and Maritime Services’ Stockpile Site Management Guideline (EMS-TG-10).

2.6.4 Impacts to utilities


2

Issue description

Concerned about disruption to utility services during utility relocation work during construction.

Response

Roads and Maritime is working closely with utility providers to minimise the extent of adjustments for the relocation of services. Utility adjustments will be in line with service provider requirements, with measures taken to minimise disruptions. No long-term utility shutdowns are anticipated. The design allows for new service line construction while existing lines remain in place, with only minor disruptions when switching over. In most cases, no service disruption would occur. Roads and Maritime would consult with utility providers and affected residents about any utility impacts before starting work.

2.6.5 Surface levels


21, 22

Issue description

Would there be a drop between the footpath and the kerb line as a result of the drainage relocation or would this be relocated?

Response

The proposed footpath would be kerbed and raised from the existing road levels. The Griffith City Volkswagen car dealership display area would be at a lower level than the proposed carriageway and shared path.

2.6.6 Site compound


21

Issue description

Suggested that four acres of land on Oakes Road could be used as site compound area.


Response

The suggested location is noted. Compound areas have been assessed under the REF.

2.7 Access

2.7.1 Driveway access


2, 16, 18, 21, 22

Issue description

Concerned the proposed median strip on Kurrajong and Mackay avenues would restrict driveway access

Concerned about safety as a result of the proposed median strip on Kurrajong and Mackay avenues and the need for residents to do a u-turn after the lights to access their properties

Shorten the concrete median strip to allow driveway access along Kurrajong and Mackay avenues

Concerned the proposed median strip would restrict access to the Griffith City Volkswagen car dealership. Proposed an alternative access to the car dealership to convert the current entry point to an exit point. As part of this, the car park would need to be realigned to be 90 degrees using road reserve land.

Response

A u-turn movement from Mackay Avenue through the intersection would not be permitted. Roads and Maritime is still investigating median designs and driveway accesses along Mackay Avenue. Other community submissions are also being considered in the design before property access impacts are finalised.

The median along Kurrajong Avenue would not be shortened due to safety issues as a result of the driveway’s proximity to the intersection. Australian Standard (AS2890.1 cl 3.2.3) stipulates driveways should not be located within the area of influence for queue lengths at traffic lights. Where it is not practical to relocate existing driveways, it may be necessary to provide an arrangement that confines traffic to turning left when either entering or exiting driveways.

Roads and Maritime recognises the effect on access to Griffith City Volkswagen and agrees reversal of the driveway access on Kurrajong Avenue is the most practical solution. Roads and Maritime would consult directly with the owners and tenants on how this was to be implemented.

2.7.2 Heavy vehicle access


7, 14, 18, 19


Issue description

Felt the proposal should include dual lanes and wider exit lanes at the Kurrajong Avenue and Burley Griffin Way approaches to cater for oversized loads

Will the new intersection be able to accommodate movement of oversize heavy vehicle loads between Kurrajong Avenue and Irrigation Way?

Consider permitting dual lane access and turning lanes to allow for modular B-triples.

Response

The proposal aims to enhance productivity of heavy vehicles by accommodating long vehicles including B- triples and road trains of up to 36.5 metres for all turning movements across the intersection. In addition, there would be a general improvement to carriageway width due to lane design widths of 3.5 metres and

1.5 metres for nearside shoulders.

New traffic lights, raised medians and rail boom gates would introduce some clearance restrictions, however oversized loads turning right from Kurrajong Avenue to Irrigation Way would not be affected, with a general improvement to turning paths. Turning from Irrigation Way to Kurrajong Avenue would be restricted with five metre clearance to an overhead traffic light outreach arm. New overhead electrical services would be installed on this route to provide seven metre clearance as per existing conditions.

Clearance between rail crossing lights on Burley Griffin Way would be assessed further during the detailed design.

Roads and Maritime has considered dual lane access for modular B-triples in the concept design. The additional construction and utilities impact is beyond the project’s funding allocation. Roads and Maritime has determined the chosen single lane B-triple layout performs acceptably, as detailed in S.2.4.3.

2.7.3 Reduce speeding


13, 17

Issue description

Consider implementing measures to deter speeding leading up to the intersection.

Response

Roads and Maritime is not proposing to change speed limits to the intersection’s north and southbound approaches as part of the proposal. However, it is anticipated that introducing traffic lights would improve intersection safety due to controlled traffic movements. Additional signage to provide advanced warning of the intersection would be considered during detailed design.

2.7.4 Signage



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Issue description

Consider including stop signs and warning signs on the north and southbound approaches.

Response

Traffic lights have been adopted as the preferred intersection treatment for the reasons outlined in Section 2 of the REF. Stop signs were not considered as they would not address the project’s safety and performance objectives. Signage design and location has been carried out in line with Australian Standards. Additional signage to provide advanced warning of the intersection would be considered during detailed design.

2.8 Consultation

2.8.1 Lack of consultation


2, 8, 16, 18

Issue description

Concerned about a lack of consultation

Concerned the community has not been consulted about the proposed drainage. Ensure community is consulted on the twin box culverts proposed for the irrigation channel.

Response

Between Monday 25 June 2018 and Friday 20 July 2018, Roads and Maritime displayed the Yoogali intersection upgrade REF and proposed preliminary concept designs for community comment and feedback. A community update was distributed to about 5500 residents and businesses in the suburbs, surrounding the intersection including Griffith, Griffith East, Bilbul, Yoogali, Kooba, Hanwood and Yenda, to raise awareness of the proposal and invite feedback. Hard copies of the REF were made available at Griffith City Council and Griffith Library. Roads and Maritime also door-knocked residents and business owners next to the intersection to discuss the proposal. Updates were also published on Roads and Maritime’s website.

Roads and Maritime would continue to consult with the community and stakeholders during the detailed design and construction phases. Drainage canal structure treatments would be verified with drainage modelling and be consistent with council’s floodplain risk management plan.

2.9 Maintenance

2.9.1 Landscaping


21, 22


Issue description

Would sprinklers be installed to maintain the grassed/landscaped area next to the Griffith City Volkswagen car dealership once construction is complete?

Response

Installation of sprinklers is not within the scope of the project.


3. Changes to the proposal

3.1 Change 1 Closure of Irrigation Way during bridge construction

3.1.1 Description

The REF, displayed between Monday 25 June 2018 and Friday 20 July 2018, noted in Section 6.4.4 “that some partial road closures would be required for construction work within the proposal area. It is not anticipated that there will be a requirement for full road closures”.

Following display, further detailed design, safety and constructability assessments revealed that full road closures on Irrigation Way would be necessary to demolish the existing structure and build the channel crossing safely and efficiently. Roads and Maritime determined the density and clearance to existing live utilities and proximity to nearby rail, traffic and drainage corridors require closing the road to provide safe passage for workers, plant and channel flow diversions.

Roads and Maritime anticipates the road closure and detour routes would remain in place for three months, using the approved emergency detour route shown below:

Figure 3-1: Irrigation Way to Yoogali via Whitton Stock Route Road, Whitton Road and Burley Griffin Way, east of Widgelli


Existing routes between Leeton/Darlington Point and Griffith are approved for light vehicles and General Mass Limit (GML) B-doubles, including Wilga Road/Kidman Way as an alternate detour route:

Figure 3-2: Irrigation Way to Griffith via Wilga Road, North Kooba Settlers Road and Kidman Way, east of Willbriggie

Roads and Maritime is currently investigating opportunities to accelerate the construction program and would liaise with councils, affected businesses, local residences and service providers to coordinate alternative accesses before the start of work.

3.2 Change 2 Clarification of proposal footprint Section 3.1 of the project REF detailed the proposal with Figures 3-1 to 3-5 presenting the key features of the concept design including road alignment and table drains. These figures did not illustrate the work area required for utility adjustments and earthworks. RMS has since clarified the work area footprint for relocation of underground utilities, materials storage, temporary works and space for access ramps and operating earthmoving machinery.

Figure 3-3 maps the area to be occupied at various stages of the project to complete the proposed scope of works.


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The inclusion of lot 272 in the potential site compound area is shown in Figure 3-4. The environmental assessment for the use of the additional lot is detailed in Section 4 of this report.


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4. Environmental assessment

4.1 Detour traffic noise

4.1.1 Additional study

A construction traffic noise assessment has been prepared to estimate the noise impact from detoured traffic while Irrigation Way is closed to traffic. The assessment, provided in Appendix B, also recommends suitable mitigation measures.

4.1.2 Methodology

The Environment Protection Authority’s Interim Construction Noise Guideline does not directly address construction related traffic noise, but refers to the NSW Road Noise Policy for the assessment of construction traffic on public roads.

Where noise levels, generated by a temporary reroute due to a road closure, would increase by no more than 2 dBA, no further assessment is needed. Where increases of more than 2 dBA are expected, noise mitigation should be considered using Roads and Maritime’s Noise Criteria Guideline. This documents Roads and Maritime’s approach to implementing the Road Noise Policy.

Given construction traffic noise is not permanent, guidance to feasible and reasonable noise mitigation differs from operational traffic noise. On this project, the detour is expected to be in place for up to three months.

Roads and Maritime’s Construction Traffic Noise Estimator tool was used to calculate the expected traffic noise increase for each separate road for the following two detour scenarios, as shown in Figure 4-1.

1. Scenario 1 – 100% of detour traffic to use northern route. This scenario is considered the worst case scenario for sensitive receivers along the northern route. It is not considered likely that 100% of detoured traffic would use the northern route.

2. Scenario 2 – 50% of detour traffic to use northern route and 50% to use southern route. This scenario is considered to be a reasonably likely split of traffic during the Irrigation Way closure at Yoogali.

4.1.3 Description of existing environment

The proposed detour route for the Irrigation Way closure is via Whitton Stock Route Road and Burley Griffin Way, shown as the northern detour route in Figure 4-1. This route is considered preferable given it is an existing approved road train route and provides good visibility at intersections. Although the northern detour route would be the formally advertised and sign posted detour route, it is considered that some local traffic may eventually use a more convenient route via Wilga Road and Kidman Way, shown as the southern detour route in Figure 4-1.


Figure 4-1: Work location and detour routes

4.1.4 Potential impacts

Increases in road traffic noise greater than 2 dBA result in a noticeable change in the noise environment. Results of the noise assessment are summarised in Table 4-1 and Table 4-2. Where the traffic noise increase is expected to be more than 2 dbA, the cells are shaded red. Where the traffic noise increase is expected to be 2 dBA or less, the cells are shaded green.


Table 4-1: Summary of expected increase in road traffic noise along northern detour route – Scenario 1

Road Day Night

Whitton Stock Route Road >2 dBA >2 dBA

Burley Griffin Way <2 dBA <2 dBA

Table 4-2: Summary of expected increase in road traffic noise along northern and southern detour routes – Scenario 2

Road Day Night

Whitton Stock Route Road >2 dBA >2 dBA

Burley Griffin Way <2 dBA <2 dBA

Wilga Road <2 dBA <2 dBA

Kidman Way <2 dBA <2 dBA

A noticeable change in the noise environment resulting from the detoured traffic is only expected for Whitton Stock Route Road and is expected for both scenarios. The noise increase along Whitton Stock Route Road been estimated to be 6.7 dBA for scenario 1 and 4.5 dBA for scenario 2.

A mitigation distance, where additional mitigation measures should be considered, was calculated by Roads and Maritime’s Construction Traffic Noise Estimator tool. The most conservative mitigation distance along Whitton Stock Route Road is 63 metres (for night-time traffic). The mitigation distance for this road during the day is 51 metres. These distances relate to Scenario 1, which is the worst case scenario for the sensitive receivers along Whitton Stock Route Road.

There is one sensitive receiver within the mitigation distance of 63 metres from Whitton Stock Route Road, as shown in Figure 4-2. This residence is located about 210 metres north of Wood Road and is set back about 30 metres from Whitton Stock Route Road. Mitigation measures to minimise the temporary detour traffic noise impact on the sensitive receiver are listed in section 4.1.5.


Figure 4-2: Sensitive receiver within 63 metres of Whitton Stock Route Road

4.1.5 Revised safeguards and management measures

The following additional safeguards and management measures are recommended to address the traffic noise expected to be generated while Irrigation Way is closed.

Impact Environmental safeguard Responsibility Timing

Traffic noise Consult with affected resident shown in Figure 4-2 at least two weeks prior to work starting.

PM Pre-construction

Traffic noise Install signage to influence driver behaviour and avoid the use of engine compression brakes.

PM Construction

Traffic noise Consider reducing vehicle speed along a select section of Whitton Stock Route Road. It is noted this may not be preferable given additional noise may be generated from vehicles braking and accelerating.

PM Construction

Traffic noise Where possible, schedule work to PM Pre-construction /


Impact Environmental safeguard Responsibility Timing

minimise the amount of time the detour is in place (keep the Yoogali Road intersection open where certain work can be done under traffic).

construction

4.2 Clarification of proposal footprint


There would be no additional impact on the environment from the clarification of the proposal footprint.


No additional or revised safeguards or management measures are needed for the clarification of the proposal footprint.

4.3 Site compound area

4.3.1 Description of existing environment

The lot to be included in the potential site compound area (Lot 272) is currently used for agricultural purposes. The lot is heavily disturbed, has been cleared of vegetation and appears to be regularly ploughed and cropped. An existing lot access point is available from Bartholomew Road, about 300 metres south of its intersection with Irrigation Way.

Bartholomew Road is an unsealed local road that provides direct access to a small number of rural residences and agricultural properties.


Should the existing access point along Bartholomew Road be used to access the site compound area, there would be an increase in traffic movements along Bartholomew Road. The construction traffic movements along Bartholomew Road would generate dust and traffic noise.

The nearest sensitive receiver is a farm cottage located on the south-eastern side of Irrigation Way and Bartholomew Road, shown in Figure 4-3. This cottage is expected to be the most affected by the proposed change.

The REF assessed construction noise impacts, which included construction traffic noise generated by traffic movements to the potential site compound area. The REF determined additional noise arising from construction traffic movements to the potential site compound area is unlikely to change the above stated noise criteria. Although this assessment was based on the expected change in traffic numbers along Irrigation Way and not Bartholomew Road, the most affected residence is located close to Irrigation Way


and the expected noise impact from a change in access point to the potential site compound area would be minor.

Potential site compound area

Potential site compound area

Section of unsealed road for compound access

Sensitive receivers

Nearest sensitive receiver

Figure 4-3: Sensitive receivers near potential site compound area access road

No vegetation clearing would be needed to use the additional lot. No additional environmental impact is expected from the proposed change.

The expected environmental impact of the additional lot for site compound use is considered to be minor. Implementing the safeguards and mitigation measures listed in Table 5-1 would manage and minimise expected noise and air quality impacts. Safeguard AQ1 requires the preparation and implementation of a CEMP to manage dust generation and safeguard NV1 requires the preparation and implementation of a Noise and Vibration Management Plan.


No additional or revised safeguards or management measures are needed for the inclusion of the additional site compound lot.


5. Environmental management The Yoogali intersection upgrade REF identified the environmental management framework, including safeguards and management measures that would be adopted to avoid or reduce environmental impacts (Section 7 of the REF).

After considering the issues raised in the public submissions and changes to the proposal, the safeguard and management measures have been revised to include additional mitigation measures to address expected noise impacts along traffic detour routes.

Should the proposal proceed, environmental management will be guided by the framework and measures outlined below.

5.1 Environmental management plans (or system) A number of safeguards and management measures have been identified in order to minimise adverse environmental impacts, including social impacts, which could potentially arise as a result of the proposal. Should the proposal proceed, these management measures would be incorporated into the detailed design and applied during construction and operation.

A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) would be prepared to describe safeguards and management measures identified. The CEMP would provide a framework for establishing how these measures would be carried out and who would be responsible for their implementation.

The CEMP would be prepared before construction of the proposal and must be reviewed and certified by South West region’s Environment staff before the start of any on-site works. The CEMP would be a working document, subject to ongoing change and updated as necessary to respond to specific requirements. The CEMP would be developed in line with the specifications set out in the QA Specification G36 – Environmental Protection (Management System), QA Specification G38 – Soil and Water Management (Soil and Water Plan), QA Specification G40 – Clearing and Grubbing and QA Specification G10 – Traffic Management.

5.2 Summary of safeguards and management measures The Yoogali intersection upgrade REF identified a range of environmental outcomes and management measures that would be required to avoid or reduce environmental impacts.

After considering the issues raised in the public submissions, the environmental management measures for the proposal (refer to Section 7 of the REF) have been revised. Should the proposal proceed, the environmental management measures in Table 5-1 would guide the following proposal phases. Additional and/or modified environmental safeguards and management measures to those presented in the REF have been underlined and deleted measures, or parts of measures, have been struck out.


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d m

anag

ing

biod

iver

sity

on

RT

A p

roje

cts

(Roa

ds a

nd

Tra

ffic

Aut

horit

y, 2

011)

.

Con

trac

tor

Pos

t co

nstr

uctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

B6

Bio

dive

rsity

T

he u

nexp

ecte

d sp

ecie

s fin

d pr

oced

ure

is to

be

follo

wed

und

er

Bio

dive

rsity

Gui

delin

es: P

rote

ctin

g an

d m

anag

ing

biod

iver

sity

on

RT

A

proj

ects

(R

oads

and

Tra

ffic

Aut

horit

y, 2

011)

if t

hrea

tene

d ec

olog

ical

co

mm

uniti

es, n

ot a

sses

sed

in th

e bi

odiv

ersi

ty a

sses

smen

t, ar

e id

entif

ied

in t

he p

ropo

sal s

ite.

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

B7

Bio

dive

rsity

E

xclu

sion

zon

es w

ould

be

set u

p at

the

limit

of c

lear

ing

(i.e.

the

edge

of

the

impa

ct a

rea)

in a

ccor

danc

e w

ith G

uide

2:

Exc

lusi

on z

ones

of

the

Bio

dive

rsity

Gui

delin

es: P

rote

ctin

g an

d m

anag

ing

biod

iver

sity

on

RT

A

proj

ects

(R

oads

and

Tra

ffic

Aut

horit

y, 2

011)

.

Con

trac

tor

Pre

-co

nstr

uctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

B8

Aqu

atic

im

pact

s A

quat

ic h

abita

t wou

ld b

e pr

otec

ted

in a

ccor

danc

e w

ith G

uide

10:

Aqu

atic

ha

bita

ts a

nd r

ipar

ian

zone

s of

the

Bio

dive

rsity

Gui

delin

es: P

rote

ctin

g an

d m

anag

ing

biod

iver

sity

on

RT

A p

roje

cts

(Roa

ds a

nd T

raffi

c A

utho

rity,

20

11)

and

Sec

tion

3.3.

2 S

tand

ard

prec

autio

ns a

nd m

itiga

tion

mea

sure

s of

the

Pol

icy

and

guid

elin

es fo

r fis

h ha

bita

t con

serv

atio

n an

d m

anag

emen

t Upd

ate

2013

(D

epar

tmen

t of P

rimar

y In

dust

ries,

201

3).

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

B9

Inju

ry a

nd

mor

talit

y of

fa

una

Fau

na w

ould

be

man

aged

in a

ccor

danc

e w

ith G

uide

9: F

auna

han

dlin

g of

the

Bio

dive

rsity

Gui

delin

es: P

rote

ctin

g an

d m

anag

ing

biod

iver

sity

on

RT

A p

roje

cts

(Roa

ds a

nd T

rans

port

Aut

horit

y, 2

011)

.

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

B10

In

vasi

on a

nd

spre

ad o

f w

eeds

Wee

d sp

ecie

s w

ould

be

man

aged

in a

ccor

danc

e w

ith G

uide

6: W

eed

man

agem

ent o

f the

Bio

dive

rsity

Gui

del

ines

: Pro

tect

ing

and

man

agin

g bi

odiv

ersi

ty o

n R

TA

pro

ject

s (R

oads

and

Tra

nspo

rt A

utho

rity,

201

1).

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

Yo

og

ali I

nte

rsec

tio

n U

pg

rad

e S

ubm

issi

on r

epo

rt

38

B11

In

vasi

on a

nd

spre

ad o

f pa

thog

ens

and

dise

ase

Pat

hoge

ns w

ould

be

man

aged

in a

ccor

danc

e w

ith G

uide

2: E

xclu

sion

zo

nes

of t

he B

iodi

vers

ity G

uide

lines

: Pro

tect

ing

and

man

agin

g bi

odiv

ersi

ty o

n R

TA

pro

ject

s (R

oads

and

Tra

nspo

rt A

utho

rity,

201

1).

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

B12

N

oise

, lig

ht

and

vibr

atio

n S

hadi

ng a

nd a

rtifi

cial

ligh

t im

pact

s w

ould

be

min

imis

ed t

hrou

gh d

etai

led

desi

gn.

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

F1

Hyd

rolo

gy

and

flood

ing

Sta

ging

of c

onst

ruct

ion

activ

ities

with

in M

ain

Dra

in J

wou

ld m

inim

ise

obst

ruct

ion

of th

e ch

anne

l and

cul

vert

s, a

nd li

mit

the

exte

nt o

f flo

w

dive

rsio

n re

quire

d.

Con

trac

tor

Det

aile

d de

sign

/ p

re-

cons

truc

tion

Sta

ndar

d sa

fegu

ard

F2

Hyd

rolo

gy

and

flood

ing

Det

aile

d de

sign

wou

ld e

nsur

e th

ere

is n

o re

duct

ion

in th

e ex

istin

g w

ater

way

are

a of

the

Mai

n D

rain

J c

ulve

rt s

truc

ture

. C

ontr

acto

r D

etai

led

desi

gn /

pre

-co

nstr

uctio

n

Sta

ndar

d sa

fegu

ard

F3

Hyd

rolo

gy

and

flood

ing

Con

sulta

tion

wou

ld b

e ca

rrie

d w

ith G

riffit

h C

ity C

ounc

il to

ens

ure

cons

iste

ncy

with

the

flood

plai

n ris

k m

anag

emen

t stu

dy a

nd p

lan

deve

lope

d fo

r th

e M

ain

Dra

in J

cat

chm

ent.

Roa

ds a

nd

Mar

itim

e S

erv

ices

D

etai

led

desi

gn /

pre

-co

nstr

uctio

n

Sta

ndar

d sa

fegu

ard

SW

1 S

oil a

nd

wat

er

A S

oil a

nd W

ater

Man

agem

ent P

lan

(SW

MP

) w

ill b

e pr

epar

ed a

nd

impl

emen

ted

as p

art o

f the

CE

MP

. The

SW

MP

will

iden

tify

all

reas

onab

ly f

ores

eeab

le r

isks

rel

atin

g to

soi

l ero

sion

and

wat

er p

ollu

tion

and

desc

ribe

how

the

se r

isks

will

be

addr

esse

d du

ring

cons

truc

tion.

Con

trac

tor

Det

aile

d de

sign

/ p

re-

cons

truc

tion

Sec

tion

2.1

of Q

A

G38

Soi

l and

W

ater

M

anag

emen

t

SW

2 S

oil a

nd

wat

er

A s

ite s

peci

fic E

rosi

on a

nd S

edim

ent C

ontr

ol P

lan/

s w

ill b

e pr

epar

ed a

nd

impl

emen

ted

as p

art o

f the

SW

MP

.

The

Pla

n w

ill in

clud

e ar

rang

emen

ts fo

r m

anag

ing

wet

wea

ther

eve

nts,

in

clud

ing

mon

itorin

g of

pot

entia

l hig

h ris

k ev

ents

(su

ch a

s st

orm

s) a

nd

spec

ific

cont

rols

and

follo

w-u

p m

easu

res

to b

e ap

plie

d in

the

even

t of

wet

wea

ther

.

Con

trac

tor

Det

aile

d de

sign

/ P

re-

cons

truc

tion

Sec

tion

2.2

of Q

A

G38

Soi

l and

W

ater

M

anag

emen

t

Yo

og

ali I

nte

rsec

tio

n U

pg

rad

e S

ubm

issi

on r

epo

rt

39

SW

3 C

onta

min

ated

la

nd

A C

onta

min

ated

Lan

d M

anag

emen

t Pla

n w

ill b

e pr

epar

ed in

acc

orda

nce

with

the

Gui

delin

e fo

r th

e M

anag

emen

t of C

onta

min

atio

n (R

oads

and

M

ariti

me,

20

13)

and

impl

emen

ted

as p

art o

f the

CE

MP

. The

pla

n w

ill

incl

ude,

but

not

be

limite

d to

:

ca

ptur

e an

d m

anag

emen

t of a

ny s

urfa

ce r

unof

f con

tam

inat

ed b

y ex

posu

re to

the

cont

amin

ated

land

fu

rthe

r in

vest

igat

ions

req

uire

d to

det

erm

ine

the

exte

nt, c

once

ntra

tion

and

type

of c

onta

min

atio

n, a

s id

entif

ied

in th

e de

taile

d si

te

inve

stig

atio

n (P

hase

2)

m

anag

emen

t of t

he r

emed

iatio

n an

d su

bseq

uent

val

idat

ion

of th

e co

ntam

inat

ed la

nd, i

nclu

ding

any

cer

tific

atio

n re

quire

d

m

easu

res

to e

nsur

e th

e sa

fety

of

site

per

sonn

el a

nd lo

cal

com

mun

ities

dur

ing

cons

truc

tion.

Con

trac

tor

Det

aile

d de

sign

/ P

re-

cons

truc

tion

Sec

tion

4.2

of Q

A

G36

Env

iron

men

t P

rote

ctio

n

SW

4 C

onta

min

ated

la

nd

If c

onta

min

ated

are

as a

re e

ncou

nter

ed d

urin

g co

nstr

uctio

n, a

ppro

pria

te

cont

rol m

easu

res

will

be

impl

emen

ted

to m

anag

e th

e im

med

iate

ris

ks o

f co

ntam

inat

ion.

All

othe

r w

orks

that

may

impa

ct o

n th

e co

ntam

inat

ed

area

will

cea

se u

ntil

the

natu

re a

nd e

xten

t of t

he c

onta

min

atio

n ha

s be

en

conf

irmed

and

any

nec

essa

ry s

ite-s

peci

fic c

ontr

ols

or fu

rthe

r ac

tions

id

entif

ied

in c

onsu

ltatio

n w

ith th

e R

oads

and

Mar

itim

e E

nviro

nmen

t M

anag

er a

nd/o

r E

nviro

nmen

t Pro

tect

ion

Aut

horit

y (E

PA

).

Con

trac

tor

Det

aile

d de

sign

/ P

re-

cons

truc

tion

Sec

tion

4.3

of Q

A

G36

Env

iron

men

t P

rote

ctio

n

SW

5 A

ccid

enta

l sp

ill

A s

ite s

peci

fic e

mer

genc

y sp

ill p

lan

will

be

deve

lope

d, a

nd in

clud

e sp

ill

man

agem

ent m

easu

res

in a

ccor

danc

e w

ith th

e R

oads

and

Mar

itim

e C

ode

of P

ract

ice

for

Wat

er M

anag

emen

t (R

oad

s an

d T

raffi

c A

utho

rity,

19

99)

and

rele

vant

EP

A g

uide

lines

. The

pla

n w

ill a

ddre

ss m

easu

res

to

be im

plem

ent

ed in

the

eve

nt o

f a

spill

, in

clud

ing

initi

al r

espo

nse

and

cont

ainm

ent,

notif

icat

ion

of e

mer

genc

y se

rvic

es a

nd r

elev

ant a

utho

ritie

s (in

clud

ing

Roa

ds a

nd M

ariti

me

and

EP

A o

ffice

rs).

Con

trac

tor

Det

aile

d de

sign

/ P

re-

cons

truc

tion

Sec

tion

4.3

of Q

A

G36

Env

iron

men

t P

rote

ctio

n

Yo

og

ali I

nte

rsec

tio

n U

pg

rad

e S

ubm

issi

on r

epo

rt

40

TT

1 T

raff

ic a

nd

tran

spor

t A

Tra

ffic

Man

agem

ent

Pla

n (T

MP

) w

ill b

e pr

epar

ed a

nd im

plem

ente

d as

pa

rt o

f th

e C

EM

P.

The

TM

P w

ill b

e pr

epar

ed in

acc

orda

nce

with

the

R

oads

and

Mar

itim

e T

raff

ic C

ontr

ol a

t W

ork

Site

s M

anua

l (R

oads

and

T

raff

ic A

utho

rity,

201

0) a

nd Q

A S

peci

ficat

ion

G10

Con

trol

of

Tra

ffic

(R

oads

and

Mar

itim

e, 2

008

). T

he T

MP

will

incl

ude:

co

nfirm

atio

n of

hau

lage

rou

tes

m

easu

res

to m

aint

ain

acce

ss to

loca

l roa

ds a

nd p

rope

rtie

s

si

te s

peci

fic tr

affic

con

trol

mea

sure

s (in

clud

ing

sign

age)

to

man

age

and

regu

late

traf

fic m

ovem

ent

m

easu

res

to m

aint

ain

pede

stria

n an

d cy

clis

t acc

ess

re

quire

men

ts a

nd m

etho

ds to

con

sult

and

info

rm th

e lo

cal

com

mun

ity o

f im

pact

s on

the

loca

l roa

d ne

twor

k

ac

cess

to c

onst

ruct

ion

site

s in

clud

ing

entr

y an

d ex

it lo

catio

ns a

nd

mea

sure

s to

pre

vent

con

stru

ctio

n ve

hicl

es q

ueui

ng o

n pu

blic

roa

ds

a

resp

onse

pla

n fo

r an

y co

nstr

uctio

n tr

affic

inci

dent

co

nsid

erat

ion

of o

ther

dev

elop

men

ts th

at m

ay b

e un

der

cons

truc

tion

to m

inim

ise

traf

fic c

onfli

ct a

nd c

onge

stio

n th

at m

ay o

ccur

due

to th

e cu

mul

ativ

e in

crea

se in

con

stru

ctio

n ve

hicl

e tr

affic

m

onito

ring,

rev

iew

and

am

endm

ent

mec

hani

sms.

Con

trac

tor

Det

aile

d de

sign

/ P

re-

cons

truc

tion

Sec

tion

4.8

of Q

A

G36

Env

iron

men

t P

rote

ctio

n

TT

2 T

raff

ic a

nd

tran

spor

t C

urre

nt tr

affic

mov

em

ents

and

pro

pert

y ac

cess

es a

re to

be

mai

ntai

ned

durin

g th

e w

orks

. Any

dis

turb

ance

is to

be

min

imis

ed to

pre

vent

un

nece

ssar

y tr

affic

del

ays.

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

TT

3 T

raff

ic a

nd

tran

spor

t P

edes

tria

n an

d cy

clis

t ac

cess

is t

o be

mai

ntai

ned

thro

ugho

ut

cons

truc

tion.

Pro

visi

on o

f sig

npos

ts o

utlin

ing

the

pede

stria

ns a

nd

cycl

ists

’ div

ersi

on r

oute

s w

ould

be

disp

laye

d du

ring

cons

truc

tion.

Any

te

mpo

rary

ped

estr

ian

dive

rsio

ns o

r fo

otpa

th c

losu

res

are

to b

e ad

dres

sed

in th

e C

TM

P.

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

Yo

og

ali I

nte

rsec

tio

n U

pg

rad

e S

ubm

issi

on r

epo

rt

41

TT

4 T

raff

ic a

nd

tran

spor

t A

cces

s to

app

ropr

iate

bus

sto

p lo

catio

ns w

ould

be

mai

ntai

ned

durin

g co

nstr

uctio

n, w

here

pos

sibl

e, in

con

sulta

tion

with

bus

ope

rato

rs.

Ong

oing

upd

ates

on

loca

tions

and

acc

ess

to b

us s

tops

wou

ld b

e pr

ovid

ed to

the

com

mun

ity d

urin

g co

nstr

uctio

n pe

riod

to e

nsur

e th

at

disr

uptio

n is

min

imis

ed.

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

NV

1 N

oise

and

vi

brat

ion

A N

oise

and

Vib

ratio

n M

anag

emen

t Pla

n (N

VM

P)

will

be

prep

ared

and

im

plem

ente

d as

par

t of t

he C

EM

P. T

he N

VM

P w

ill g

ener

ally

follo

w th

e ap

proa

ch in

the

Inte

rim C

onst

ruct

ion

Noi

se G

uide

line

(IC

NG

) (D

epar

tmen

t of

Env

ironm

ent a

nd C

limat

e C

hang

e, 2

009)

and

iden

tify:

al

l pot

entia

l sig

nific

ant

nois

e an

d vi

brat

ion

gene

ratin

g ac

tiviti

es

asso

ciat

ed w

ith th

e ac

tivity

fe

asib

le a

nd r

easo

nabl

e m

itiga

tion

mea

sure

s to

be

impl

emen

ted,

ta

king

into

acc

ount

Bey

ond

the

Pav

emen

t: ur

ban

desi

gn p

olic

y,

proc

ess

and

prin

cipl

es (

Roa

ds a

nd M

ariti

me,

20

14)

a

mon

itorin

g pr

ogra

m to

ass

ess

perf

orm

ance

aga

inst

rel

evan

t noi

se

and

vibr

atio

n cr

iteria

ar

rang

emen

ts f

or c

onsu

ltatio

n w

ith a

ffec

ted

neig

hbou

rs a

nd s

ensi

tive

rece

iver

s, in

clud

ing

notif

icat

ion

and

com

plai

nt h

andl

ing

proc

edur

es

co

ntin

genc

y m

easu

res

to b

e im

plem

ente

d in

the

even

t of n

on-

com

plia

nce

with

noi

se a

nd v

ibra

tion

crite

ria.

Con

trac

tor

Det

aile

d de

sign

/ p

re-

cons

truc

tion

Sec

tion

4.6

of Q

A

G36

Env

iron

men

t P

rote

ctio

n

NV

2 N

oise

and

vi

brat

ion

All

sens

itive

rec

eive

rs (

e.g.

sch

ools

, loc

al r

esid

ents

) lik

ely

to b

e af

fect

ed

will

be

notif

ied

at le

ast

five

days

prio

r to

com

men

cem

ent

of a

ny w

orks

as

soci

ated

with

the

activ

ity th

at m

ay

have

an

adv

erse

noi

se o

r vi

brat

ion

impa

ct.

The

not

ifica

tion

will

pro

vide

det

ails

of:

th

e pr

opos

al

th

e co

nstr

uctio

n pe

riod

and

cons

truc

tion

hour

s

co

ntac

t inf

orm

atio

n fo

r pr

ojec

t man

agem

ent s

taff

co

mpl

aint

and

inci

dent

rep

ortin

g

ho

w to

obt

ain

furt

her

info

rmat

ion.

Con

trac

tor

Det

aile

d de

sign

/ p

re-

cons

truc

tion

Sta

ndar

d sa

fegu

ard

Yo

og

ali I

nte

rsec

tio

n U

pg

rad

e S

ubm

issi

on r

epo

rt

42

NV

3 N

oise

and

vi

brat

ion

Lim

it th

e m

ost

nois

e-in

tens

ive

cons

truc

tion

proc

esse

s (e

.g.

pneu

mat

ic

ham

mer

ing,

pav

emen

t saw

ing,

sto

rmw

ater

upg

rade

s) to

sta

ndar

d co

nstr

uctio

n ho

urs

whe

re p

ossi

ble.

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n A

dditi

onal

sa

fegu

ard

NV

5 V

ibra

tion

The

use

of v

ibra

tory

com

pact

ion

equi

pmen

t with

in tw

o m

etre

s of

un

derg

roun

d se

rvic

es s

houl

d no

t be

unde

rtak

en w

ithou

t fur

ther

in

vest

igat

ions

.

Con

trac

tor

Pre

-co

nstr

uctio

n /

cons

truc

tion

Add

ition

al

safe

guar

d

NV

6 V

ibra

tion

If p

lant

and

equ

ipm

ent

chan

ges

mat

eria

lly f

rom

tha

t w

hich

has

bee

n as

sess

ed,

a re

view

of

cons

truc

tion

vibr

atio

n sh

ould

be

unde

rtak

en p

rior

to c

omm

enci

ng w

ork.

Con

trac

tor

Pre

-co

nstr

uctio

n A

dditi

onal

sa

fegu

ard

NV

7 T

raff

ic n

oise

C

onsu

lt w

ith a

ffec

ted

resi

dent

sho

wn

in F

igur

e 4-

2, a

t lea

st tw

o w

eeks

pr

ior

to w

ork

com

men

cing

. R

oads

and

M

ariti

me

Pre

-co

nstr

uctio

n A

dditi

onal

sa

fegu

ard

NV

8 T

raff

ic n

oise

In

stal

l sig

nage

to in

fluen

ce d

river

beh

avio

ur a

nd a

void

ance

of t

he u

se o

f en

gine

com

pres

sion

bra

kes.

R

oads

and

M

ariti

me

Con

stru

ctio

n A

dditi

onal

sa

fegu

ard

NV

9 T

raff

ic n

oise

C

onsi

der

redu

cing

the

spe

ed o

f ve

hicl

es a

long

a s

elec

t sec

tion

of

Whi

tton

Sto

ck R

oute

Roa

d. It

is n

oted

that

this

may

not

be

pref

erab

le

give

n ad

ditio

nal n

oise

may

be

gen

erat

ed fr

om v

ehic

les

brak

ing

and

acce

lera

ting.

Roa

ds a

nd

Mar

itim

e C

onst

ruct

ion

Add

ition

al

safe

guar

d

NV

10

Tra

ffic

noi

se

Whe

re p

ossi

ble,

sch

edul

e w

ork

to m

inim

ise

the

amou

nt o

f tim

e th

e de

tour

is in

pla

ce (

keep

the

Yoo

gali

Roa

d in

ters

ectio

n op

en w

here

ce

rtai

n w

ork

can

be d

one

unde

r tr

affic

).

Roa

ds a

nd

Mar

itim

e P

re-

cons

truc

tion

/ co

nstr

uctio

n

Add

ition

al

safe

guar

d

Yo

og

ali I

nte

rsec

tio

n U

pg

rad

e S

ubm

issi

on r

epo

rt

43

AH

1 A

borig

inal

he

ritag

e T

he C

EM

P p

repa

red

for

the

prop

osal

will

pro

vide

spe

cific

gui

danc

e on

m

easu

res

and

cont

rols

to b

e im

plem

ente

d to

avo

id a

nd m

itiga

te im

pact

s to

Abo

rigin

al h

erita

ge.

The

CE

MP

will

be

prep

ared

in a

ccor

danc

e w

ith th

e P

roce

dure

for

Abo

rigin

al c

ultu

ral h

erita

ge c

onsu

ltatio

n an

d in

vest

igat

ion

(Roa

ds a

nd

Mar

itim

e, 2

011

) an

d S

tand

ard

Man

agem

ent P

roce

dure

- U

nexp

ecte

d H

erita

ge It

ems

(Roa

ds a

nd M

ariti

me,

201

5).

Con

trac

tor

Det

aile

d de

sign

/ p

re-

cons

truc

tion

Sec

tion

4.9

of Q

A

G36

Env

iron

men

t P

rote

ctio

n

AH

2 A

borig

inal

he

ritag

e T

he S

tand

ard

Man

agem

ent P

roce

dure

- U

nexp

ect

ed H

erita

ge It

ems

(Roa

ds a

nd M

ariti

me,

20

15)

will

be

follo

wed

in th

e ev

ent t

hat a

n un

know

n or

pot

entia

l Abo

rigin

al o

bjec

t/s,

incl

udin

g sk

elet

al r

emai

ns,

is

foun

d du

ring

cons

truc

tion.

Thi

s ap

plie

s w

here

Roa

ds a

nd M

ariti

me

does

no

t hav

e ap

prov

al to

dis

turb

the

obje

ct/s

or

whe

re a

spe

cific

saf

egua

rd

for

man

agin

g th

e di

stur

banc

e (a

part

from

the

Pro

cedu

re)

is n

ot in

pla

ce.

Wor

k w

ill o

nly

re-c

omm

enc

e on

ce th

e re

quire

men

ts o

f tha

t Pro

cedu

re

have

bee

n sa

tisfie

d.

Con

trac

tor

Det

aile

d de

sign

/ p

re-

cons

truc

tion

Sec

tion

4.9

of Q

A

G36

Env

iron

men

t P

rote

ctio

n

H1

Non

-A

borig

inal

he

ritag

e

The

CE

MP

pre

pare

d an

d im

plem

ente

d fo

r th

e pr

opos

al w

ill p

rovi

de

spec

ific

guid

ance

on

mea

sure

s an

d co

ntro

ls to

be

impl

emen

ted

to a

void

an

d m

itiga

te im

pact

s to

Non

-Abo

rigin

al h

erita

ge.

Con

trac

tor

Det

aile

d de

sign

/ p

re-

cons

truc

tion

Sec

tion

4.10

of Q

A

G36

Env

iron

men

t P

rote

ctio

n

H2

Non

-A

borig

inal

he

ritag

e

The

Sta

ndar

d M

anag

emen

t Pro

cedu

re -

Une

xpe

cted

Her

itage

Item

s (R

oads

and

Mar

itim

e, 2

015

) w

ill b

e fo

llow

ed in

the

even

t tha

t any

un

expe

cted

her

itage

item

s, a

rcha

eolo

gica

l rem

ains

or

pote

ntia

l rel

ics

of

Non

-Abo

rigin

al o

rigin

are

enc

ount

ered

.

Con

trac

tor

Det

aile

d de

sign

/ p

re-

cons

truc

tion

Sec

tion

4.10

of Q

A

G36

Env

iron

men

t P

rote

ctio

n

LV2

Man

agem

ent

of w

orks

W

orks

are

to b

e m

anag

ed in

acc

orda

nce

with

EIA

-N04

Gui

del

ines

for

visu

al im

pact

ass

essm

ent a

nd la

ndsc

ape

char

acte

r as

sess

men

t (R

oads

an

d M

ariti

me,

201

3).

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

Yo

og

ali I

nte

rsec

tio

n U

pg

rad

e S

ubm

issi

on r

epo

rt

44

LV3

Site

co

mpo

und

visu

al im

pact

s

Fen

cing

with

mat

eria

l atta

ched

(e.

g. s

hade

clo

th in

a c

olou

r sy

mpa

thet

ic

to s

urro

undi

ng a

rea)

aro

und

the

cons

truc

tion

com

poun

d to

scr

een

view

s of

the

cons

truc

tion

com

poun

d fr

om n

earb

y pr

oper

ties.

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

LV4

Wor

ksite

M

aint

aini

ng t

he w

ork

site

in a

cle

an a

nd t

idy

stag

e an

d co

mpl

etin

g th

e w

ork

with

in th

e sh

orte

st p

ossi

ble

timef

ram

e.

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

SE

1 S

ocio

-ec

onom

ic

A C

omm

unic

atio

n P

lan

(CP

) w

ill b

e pr

epar

ed a

nd im

plem

ente

d as

par

t of

the

CE

MP

to h

elp

prov

ide

timel

y an

d ac

cura

te in

form

atio

n to

the

com

mun

ity d

urin

g co

nstr

uctio

n. T

he C

P w

ill in

clud

e (a

s a

min

imum

):

m

echa

nism

s to

pro

vide

det

ails

and

tim

ing

of p

ropo

sed

activ

ities

to

affe

cted

res

iden

ts,

incl

udin

g ch

ange

d tr

affic

and

acc

ess

cond

ition

s

co

ntac

t nam

e an

d nu

mbe

r fo

r co

mpl

aint

s.

The

CP

will

be

prep

ared

in a

ccor

danc

e w

ith th

e C

omm

unity

Inv

olve

men

t an

d C

omm

uni

catio

ns R

esou

rce

Man

ual (

Roa

ds a

nd T

raffi

c A

utho

rity,

20

08).

Con

tact

or

Det

aile

d de

sign

/ p

re-

cons

truc

tion

Sta

ndar

d sa

fegu

ard

SE

2 S

ocio

-ec

onom

ic

In th

e ev

ent t

hat u

tility

ser

vice

inte

rrup

tions

are

req

uire

d as

a r

esul

t of

utili

ties

relo

catio

n on

with

in t

he p

ropo

sal a

rea,

res

iden

ts w

ould

be

info

rmed

prio

r to

any

inte

rrup

tions

.

Con

trac

tor

Pre

-co

nstr

uctio

n /

cons

truc

tion

Sta

ndar

d sa

fegu

ard

SE

3 S

ocio

-ec

onom

ic

Fen

cing

with

mat

eria

l att

ache

d (e

.g. s

hade

clo

th)

wou

ld b

e pr

ovid

ed

arou

nd th

e co

nstr

uctio

n co

mpo

und

and

othe

r ar

eas

to s

cree

n vi

ews

of

the

cons

truc

tion

com

poun

d fr

om a

djoi

ning

pro

pert

ies.

Con

trac

tor

Pre

-co

nstr

uctio

n /

cons

truc

tion

Sta

ndar

d sa

fegu

ard

Yo

og

ali I

nte

rsec

tio

n U

pg

rad

e S

ubm

issi

on r

epo

rt

45

AQ

1 A

ir qu

ality

T

he C

EM

P p

repa

red

and

impl

emen

ted

for

the

prop

osal

will

add

ress

air

qual

ity a

nd in

clud

e, b

ut n

ot b

e lim

ited

to:

po

tent

ial s

ourc

es o

f ai

r po

llutio

n

ai

r qu

ality

man

agem

ent o

bjec

tives

con

sist

ent w

ith a

ny r

elev

ant

pu

blis

hed

EP

A a

nd/o

r O

ffice

of E

nviro

nmen

t and

Her

itage

(O

EH

) gu

idel

ines

m

itiga

tion

and

supp

ress

ion

mea

sure

s to

be

impl

emen

ted.

m

etho

ds to

man

age

wor

k du

ring

stro

ng w

inds

or

othe

r ad

vers

e w

eath

er c

ondi

tions

a

prog

ress

ive

reha

bilit

atio

n st

rate

gy fo

r ex

pose

d su

rfac

es.

Con

trac

tor

Det

aile

d de

sign

/ p

re-

cons

truc

tion

Sec

tion

4.4

of Q

A

G36

Env

iron

men

t P

rote

ctio

n

AQ

2 A

ir qu

ality

M

easu

res

for

dust

sup

pres

sion

, inc

ludi

ng w

ater

ing

or c

over

ing

expo

sed

area

s an

d st

ockp

iles

are

to b

e im

plem

ente

d an

d be

in a

ccor

danc

e w

ith

the

Roa

ds a

nd M

ariti

me

Ser

vice

s S

tock

pile

Site

Man

agem

ent G

uide

line

(EM

S-T

G-1

0).

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

AQ

3 A

ir qu

ality

D

istu

rbed

are

as w

ill b

e m

inim

ised

in e

xten

t and

reh

abili

tate

d pr

ogre

ssiv

ely.

C

ontr

acto

r C

onst

ruct

ion

Sta

ndar

d sa

fegu

ard

AQ

4 A

ir qu

ality

S

tock

pile

s w

ill b

e lo

cate

d as

far

away

from

res

iden

ces

and

othe

r se

nsiti

ve r

ecei

vers

as

poss

ible

. C

ontr

acto

r C

onst

ruct

ion

Sta

ndar

d sa

fegu

ard

AQ

5 A

ir qu

ality

B

urni

ng o

f mat

eria

l on-

site

is p

rohi

bite

d.

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

AQ

6 A

ir qu

ality

V

ehic

les

tran

spor

ting

was

te, s

poil

or o

ther

mat

eria

l tha

t may

pro

duce

od

ours

or

dust

will

be

cove

red

durin

g tr

ansp

ort.

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

AQ

7 A

ir qu

ality

C

onst

ruct

ion

wor

ks (

incl

udin

g th

e sp

rayi

ng o

f pai

nt a

nd o

ther

mat

eria

ls)

durin

g pe

riods

of

high

win

ds w

ould

be

mod

ified

to

avoi

d dr

ift.

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

Yo

og

ali I

nte

rsec

tio

n U

pg

rad

e S

ubm

issi

on r

epo

rt

46

AQ

8 E

xhau

st

emis

sion

s V

isua

l mon

itorin

g of

air

qual

ity w

ill b

e un

dert

aken

to v

erify

the

effe

ctiv

enes

s of

con

trol

s an

d en

able

ear

ly in

terv

ent

ion

Wor

k ac

tiviti

es w

ill b

e re

prog

ram

me

d if

the

man

agem

ent m

eas

ures

are

no

t ade

quat

ely

rest

rictin

g du

st g

ener

atio

n.

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

AQ

9 E

xhau

st

emis

sion

s C

onst

ruct

ion

plan

t and

equ

ipm

ent

wou

ld b

e m

aint

aine

d in

a g

ood

wor

king

con

ditio

n in

ord

er to

lim

it im

pact

s on

air

qual

ity.

Con

trac

tor

Con

stru

ctio

n S

tand

ard

safe

guar

d

AQ

10

Exh

aust

em

issi

ons

Pla

nt a

nd m

achi

nery

wou

ld b

e tu

rned

off

whe

n no

t in

use.

C

ontr

acto

r C

onst

ruct

ion

Sta

ndar

d sa

fegu

ard

W1

Was

te

A W

aste

and

Res

ourc

e M

anag

emen

t Pla

n w

ould

be

prep

ared

as

part

of

the

CE

MP

, w

hich

det

ails

was

te m

anag

emen

t str

ateg

ies

whi

ch a

re

cons

iste

nt w

ith t

he W

aste

Avo

idan

ce a

nd R

esou

rce

Rec

over

y A

ct 2

007

(Aus

tral

ian

gove

rnm

ent,

200

7) a

nd th

e re

sour

ce m

anag

emen

t hie

rarc

hy

prin

cipl

es (

in o

rder

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5.3 Licensing and approvals

Table 5-2: Summary of licensing and approval required

Instrument Requirement Timing

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (s43)

Environment protection licence (EPL) for scheduled activities [if known describe the applicable scheduled activities eg road construction / extractive activities etc] from the EPA.

Prior to start of the activity.

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (s43)

Environment protection licence (EPL) for non-scheduled activities for the purposes of regulating water pollution.


Fisheries Management Act 1994 (s199)

Notification to the Minister for Primary Industries prior to any dredging or reclamation works. [Note exemption under s263A of the Fisheries Management (General) Regulation 2010]

A minimum of 28 days prior to the start of work.


Permit to harm marine vegetation from the Minister for Primary Industries.



Permit to disturb a gravel bed where trout or salmon are likely to spawn.



Notification to the Minister for Primary Industries prior to any activities to construct, alter or modify a dam, weir or reservoir on a waterway.

Prior to start of the activity


Permit to obstruct the free passage of fish (temporary or permanent) from the Minister for Primary Industries.


Fisheries Management (General) Regulation 2010 (cl71)

Permit to use explosives in any waters from the Secretary of the Department of Primary Industries.


Forestry Act 2012 (Division 2, Part 4)

Licence to remove trees or forest materials from a State forest, timber reserve or flora reserve from the Department of Primary Industries.

Prior to removing trees or forest materials from a State forest, timber reserve or flora reserve.

Heritage Act 1977 (s60)

Permit to carry out activities to an item listed on the State Heritage Register or to which an interim heritage order applies from the Heritage Council of NSW.



Exemption notification for [insert standard exemption eg ‘maintenance and cleaning’ / ‘repairs’ / ‘painting’ / ‘excavation’ / ‘restoration’ etc] to an item on the State Heritage Register from the Director OEH.



Excavation permit from the Heritage Council of NSW / the Minister.


Heritage Act 1977 Exception notification for [insert appropriate Prior to start of the

Yoogali Intersection Upgrade Submission report

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Instrument Requirement Timing

(s139(4)) description from the schedule of exceptions] from the Heritage Council of NSW.

activity.

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (s90)

Aboriginal heritage impact permit from the Chief Executive of OEH.


National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (s120)

General licence from the Chief Executive of OEH. Prior to start of the activity.

Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Act 1985 (s28)

A licence to carry on any prescribed activity with respect to an environmentally hazardous chemical or a declared chemical waste from the EPA.


Water Management Act 2000 (s91B)

Water supply work approval from DPI (Water). [Note exemptions under s34-36 of the Water Management (General) Regulation 2011.]


Water Management Act 2000 (s91C)

Drainage work approval from DPI (Water). Prior to start of the activity.

Water Management Act 2000 (s91D)

Flood work approval from DPI (Water). [Note exemption under s41E of the Water Management (General) Regulation 2011.]


Water Management Act 2000 (s91F)

Aquifer interference approval from DPI (Water). Prior to start of the activity.

Water Management Act 2000 (s304)

Notice to the Minister for Primary Industries to exercise functions in special areas within the catchment area.

14 days prior to exercising functions.

Water Act 1912 (s10 / s18F)

Licence and/or permit for construction or use of a ‘work’ (eg water conservation, irrigation, water supply, drainage or changing the course of a river) for certain purposes from the DPI (Water).


Marine Estate Management Act 2014 (ss 55 and 56)

Consult with the relevant Ministers if a proposed activity is likely to have an effect on the plants or animals within a marine park or aquatic reserve or their habitat.


Mine Subsidence Compensation Act 1961

Approval to alter or erect improvements or to subdivide land within a mine subsidence district from the Mine Subsidence Board.


Crown Lands Act 1989 (s6)

Licence to occupy areas of Crown land. Prior to start of the activity

SEPP 55 (s16) Notification about Category 2 works to council or the Commissioner.

At least 30 days before start of the activity.


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6. References Australian Government, 2007. Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007.

Department of Environment and Climate Change, 2009. Interim Construction Noise Guideline.

Department of Primary Industries, 2013. Policy and guidelines for fish habitat conservation and management.

Griffith City Council, 2015. Griffith Main Drain J and Mirrool Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan.

NSW Environment Protection Authority, 2014. Waste Classification Guidelines.

NSW Government, 1997. Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.

Roads and Maritime Services, 2008. QA Specification G10 Traffic Management.

Roads and Maritime Services, 2011. Procedure for Aboriginal cultural heritage consultation and investigation.

Roads and Maritime Services, 2012. Bridge aesthetics. Design guidance to improve the appearance of bridges in NSW.

Roads and Maritime Services, 2013. EIA No4 Guidelines.

Roads and Maritime Services, 2013. Guideline for the management of contamination.

Roads and Maritime Services, 2014. Beyond the pavement. Urban design policy procedures and design principles.

Roads and Maritime Services, 2015. QA Specification G38 Soil and Water Management.

Roads and Maritime Services, 2015. Standard management procedure. Unexpected heritage items.

Roads and Maritime Services, 2017. QA Specification G36 Environmental Protection.

Roads and Traffic Authority, 1999. Code of Practice for Water Management.

Roads and Traffic Authority, 2005. Shotcrete design guidelines: design guidelines to avoid, minimise and improve the appearance of shotcrete.

Roads and Traffic Authority, 2006. Noise wall design guideline: design guidelines to improve the appearance of noise walls in NSW.

Roads and Maritime Services, 2008. Community involvement and communications. A resource manual for staff.

Roads and Traffic Authority, 2008. Landscape guideline.

Roads and Traffic Authority, 2010. Traffic Control at Work Sites.

Roads and Traffic Authority, 2011. Biodiversity Guidelines: protecting and managing biodiversity on RTA projects.


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Appendix A Identified stakeholders The following stakeholders were sent an invitation to comment and digital copy of the REF:

St Mary’s Primary School – Edon Street, Yoogali, NSW, 2680.

Yoogali Public School – 1 East Street, Yoogali, NSW, 2680.

Griffith City Council – 1 Benerembah Street, Griffith, NSW, 2680.


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