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31083033_1.docx BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA ENV-2018-AKL-000078 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) AND IN THE MATTER of the direct referral of applications for resource consent for the necessary infrastructure and related activities associated with holding the America's Cup in Auckland BETWEEN PANUKU DEVELOPMENT AUCKLAND Applicant AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL Regulatory Authority REBUTTAL EVIDENCE OF JOHN KINROSS MCKENSEY ON BEHALF OF PANUKU DEVELOPMENT AUCKLAND (LIGHTING) 4 September 2018 2940

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BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA

ENV-2018-AKL-000078

IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management

Act 1991 (RMA)

AND

IN THE MATTER of the direct referral of

applications for resource

consent for the necessary

infrastructure and related

activities associated with

holding the America's Cup in

Auckland

BETWEEN PANUKU DEVELOPMENT

AUCKLAND

Applicant

AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL

Regulatory Authority

REBUTTAL EVIDENCE OF JOHN KINROSS MCKENSEY ON BEHALF OF

PANUKU DEVELOPMENT AUCKLAND

(LIGHTING)

4 September 2018

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 My full name is John Kinross Mckensey. I have prepared a primary statement of

evidence dated 7 August 20181, and confirm my qualifications and experience as set out

in paragraph 1 of that evidence.

2. CODE OF CONDUCT

2.1 I confirm that I have read the Code of Conduct for Expert Witnesses contained in the

Environment Court Practice Note 2014 and that I agree to comply with it. I confirm that

I have considered all the material facts that I am aware of that might alter or detract from

the opinions that I express, and that this evidence is within my area of expertise.

3. SCOPE OF EVIDENCE

3.1 I have reviewed the evidence in chief of Mr Glen Wright2 on behalf of Auckland Council

dated 21 August 2018 and I respond to Mr Wright’s proposed amendments to my

description of light sensitive areas for this project. I understand that the proposed

conditions of consent have been agreed between Panuku and the Council and I support

the latest version of the proposed conditions.

3.2 In this statement of evidence I also summarise briefly the amendments to the draft

Construction Lighting Management Plan that was attached to my evidence in chief, and

attach the updated version to my rebuttal evidence as Appendix A.

4. LIGHT SENSITIVE AREAS

4.1 In paragraph 9.4 of Mr Wright’s evidence3, he has proposed amending the definition of

light sensitive areas that I proposed in paragraph 5.2 of my primary statement of

evidence. In my opinion his proposed amendments would broaden the definition to

include locations beyond the adjacent neighbouring properties.

1 EB Vol 1, E12. 2 EB Vol 3, E45. 3 EB Vol 3, E45, page 1705.

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4.2 The policies with respect to lighting at section E24.3(2) of the Auckland Unitary Plan

(AUP) state as follows (emphasis added);4

Control of the intensity, location and direction of artificial lighting to avoid significant

glare and light spill onto adjacent sites, maintain safety for road users and

minimise loss of night sky viewing.

4.3 Consistent with the above policy, my proposed definition is applied to adjacent sites. This

is shown graphically in my primary statement of evidence in the light sensitive areas plan

at Appendix A5 and the Construction Lighting Plan at Appendix B6 of my primary

statement of evidence.

4.4 In my opinion it would be inappropriate to expand the definition to include sites other than

those which are adjacent, as it would impose a more stringent requirement on this

application than that anticipated by the policies in the AUP.

4.5 The proposed Conditions of Consent7 will adequately protect adjacent locations in my

opinion. Since lighting effects tend to diminish with distance, any properties beyond those

adjacent the application site will also be adequately protected.

4.6 The changes proposed by Mr Wright would expand the scope of the definition to include

far away locations that may have a glimpse of the application site. While it could be

readily established that any such effects would be less than minor, it would be

unreasonable and unnecessary to expect the applicant to address concerns raised by

observers beyond those adjacent the site.

4.7 I support the latest version of the proposed conditions, as attached to the rebuttal

evidence of Mr Karl Cook and Mr Vijay Lala.

4 CBD Vol E, CB181, page 4418. 5 EB Vol 1, E12, page 0773. 6 EB Vol 1, E12, page 0775. 7 Applicant’s Proposed Conditions (Rebuttal) dated 4 September 2018, as attached to the rebuttal evidence of Mr Karl Cook and Mr

Vijay Lala.

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5. CONSTRUCTION LIGHTING MANAGEMENT PLAN

5.1 Version C of the Wynyard Edge Alliance Construction Lighting Management Plan

(CLMP) was included at Appendix B in my primary statement of evidence. It has now

been updated to version D and is attached as Appendix A to my rebuttal evidence.

5.2 The following changes have been made in the progression from version C to D;

a) At section 1, acknowledging and incorporating the changes that have occurred

to the proposed Conditions of Consent8;

b) At section 2.3, acknowledging and aligning with the Navigation and Safety

Management Plan; and

c) At section 3.2, updating to align with my proposed definition of Light Sensitive

Areas.

5.3 I have reviewed and support version D of the CLMP, attached to this evidence.

6. CONCLUSION

6.1 In my opinion the definition of Light Sensitive Areas should not be altered as proposed

by Mr Wright at paragraph 9.4 of his evidence. The definition should remain as drafted

in paragraph 5.2 of my primary statement of evidence. This is reflected in the revised

draft CLMP attached to this rebuttal evidence.

6.2 In my opinion, the changes made from version C to D of the CLMP are appropriate.

John Kinross Mckensey

4 September 2018

8 Applicant’s Proposed Conditions (Rebuttal) dated 4 September 2018, as attached to the rebuttal evidence of Mr Karl Cook and Mr

Vijay Lala.

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APPENDIX A – CONSTRUCTION LIGHTING MANAGEMENT PLAN (Version D)

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Wynyard Edge Alliance

America’s Cup – Wynyard / Hobson

Construction Lighting Management Plan

WYNYARD EDGE ALLIANCE

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Revision History

Revision Nº

Description Prepared By Reviewed by Approved on behalf of Wynyard Edge Alliance

Date

A Draft plan for Auckland Council pre-submission comment

Wey Chyun Chua Brendon Barnett

Bob Mawdsley

Edwin Zwanenburg

John McKensey (from LDP Ltd)

Kurt Grant

Ian Campbell 3-07-18

B Updated draft plan

Wey Chyun Chua Bob Mawdsley Ian Campbell 24-07-18

C Draft plan for inclusion in evidence

Wey Chyun Chua Bob Mawdsley

Brendon Barnett

Kurt Grant

Ian Campbell 03-08-18

D Updated draft plan for inclusion in rebuttal evidence

Wey Chyun Chua Bob Mawdsley

Brendon Barnett

Kurt Grant

Iain Simmons 04-09-18

Disclaimer

This report has been prepared by the Wynyard Edge Alliance for the benefit of the Panuku Development Auckland

Limited. No liability is accepted by the Alliance Partners or any employee of or sub-consultant to the Alliance Partners

companies with respect to its use by any other person.

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Contents

Relevant Consent Conditions ............................................................................ 1

Introduction ..................................................................................................... 2

Scope and Objective of the Construction Lighting Management Plan ............................... 2

Project Description .............................................................................................................. 2

Associated Management Plans ........................................................................................... 2

Responsibilities .................................................................................................................... 2

Project Contacts .................................................................................................................. 3

America’s Cup Infrastructure Works ................................................................. 4

Construction Methodology ................................................................................................. 4

Sensitive Receivers / Receiving Environment...................................................................... 4

Construction Lighting Requirements ................................................................. 6

Auckland Unitary Plan ......................................................................................................... 6

Initial Assessment ................................................................................................................ 7

Guidance Principals ............................................................................................................. 7

Planning For Night Work ..................................................................................................... 8

Types of Construction Lighting ............................................................................................ 9

Mitigation And Management ......................................................................... 13

Training .............................................................................................................................. 13

Complaints Response ........................................................................................................ 13

Monitoring ......................................................................................................................... 13

Appendices

Appendix A

Construction Lighting Plan

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Relevant Consent Conditions

The consent conditions relevant to the Construction Lighting Management Plan (“CLMP”) are summarised in Table 1.1 below. The conditions referenced are as per in the proposed draft resource consent conditions1.

Table 1.1: Summary of Consent Conditions Relevant to the Construction Lighting Management Plan.

Condition

Number

Condition Requirement Section

Referenced In

The Plan

111 The consent holder shall prepare a Construction Lighting Management Plan (CLMP) for

the infrastructure construction. The consent holder shall submit the CLMP to the Team

Leader Compliance Monitoring – Central for certification that the CLMP gives effect to

the objective in Condition 112 and complies with the requirements in Condition 113. The

CLMP shall be in general accordance with the Draft Construction Lighting Management

Plan as referenced in Annexure B.

This Plan

112 The objective of the CLMP is to minimise potential impacts of construction lighting

required by the works including to minimise adverse effects on amenity caused by

construction lighting on residential and visitor accommodation in the Viaduct Harbour

and Wynyard Precincts.

Section 2.1

113 The CLMP shall include:

a) Details of construction lighting columns and luminaires, that shall be selected,

tilted and/or aimed to ensure that spill light and glare to light sensitive areas is

controlled to ensure:

i. Spill light at the boundary with dwellings shall be no more than the limits

in AUP:OP rule E24.6.1(6);

ii. Glare to dwellings shall be no more than the limits in AUP:OP rule

E24.6.1(8); and

iii. Other potentially light sensitive areas, where the AUP: OP lighting rules

do not apply shall also be protected from unnecessary lighting glare

effects as reasonably practical. In particular, this refers to non-dwelling

residential uses such as hotels and commercial outdoor dining, such as

the eateries along North Wharf and Princes Wharf.

b) Confirmation that no lights being directed towards the night sky;

c) A map of the surrounding light sensitive areas;

d) Design to comply with the E24.6.1 General Standards in the AUP:OP;

e) Planning and setup measures to minimise spill light and glare; and

f) Other measures such as construction vehicle headlight sweep, construction

vehicle warning lights/beacons, construction vessel lights.

Section 4.5

1 Unio Environmental, 4 September 2018. America’s Cup Wynyard Hobson – Applicant’s Revised Conditions.

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Introduction

This Construction Lighting Management Plan (“CLMP”) forms part of a comprehensive suite of environmental controls within the Construction Environmental Management Plan (“CEMP”) for the America’s Cup Infrastructure Project (“the Project”).

The Project is being delivered by the Wynyard Edge Alliance (“the Alliance”).

Scope and Objective of the Construction Lighting Management Plan

This CLMP addresses the potential effects of construction lighting on sites sensitive to light spill, glare and changes to the night sky, along with motorists.

The objective of the CLMP, in accordance with consent Condition 112, is to minimise any potential impacts of construction lighting required for the Project including minimising adverse effects on amenity caused by construction lighting on residential and visitor accommodation in the Viaduct Harbour and Wynyard Precincts.

This Plan addresses the matters in Conditions 112 and 113 (refer to the quick reference guide to conditions in Section 1 at the front of this Plan).

The final version of this CLMP will be submitted to the Team Leader Compliance Monitoring – Central in accordance with Condition 16 for certification.

This CLMP will be updated if necessary to reflect changes in design, construction methods or to manage effects. In accordance with consent Condition 19, any amendments to the certified CLMP shall be discussed with, and submitted to the Team Leader Compliance Monitoring – Central in writing prior to implementation of any changes. Any changes to the CLMP that would result in a materially different outcome to the certified plan shall be submitted to the Team Leader Compliance Monitoring – Central for certification (Condition 20). Any material change must be consistent with the purpose of the CLMP and the requirements of the relevant conditions. A copy of the original CLMP and subsequent versions will be kept for the Project records, and marked as obsolete. Each update of the Plan will be issued with a version number and date.

Project Description

For a description of the Project, refer to the Project Description within the CEMP. The construction details relevant to this Plan are set out in Section 3.

Associated Management Plans

The CEMP outlines the environmental management framework for the Project and details the relationship between the CEMP, environmental management plans, design certification requirements and the resource consent conditions. It also provides an overview of the management plans required by the conditions (their purpose and content etc.) and other environmental mitigation measures to be implemented during construction.

The associated management plans that are particularly relevant to the implementation of this CLMP include:

The Navigation and Safety Management Plan (NSMP).

Responsibilities

The Alliance Project Director has the overall responsibility for meeting the requirements of the CLMP.

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The Alliance Construction Manager in conjunction with the Alliance Construction Environmental Manager will implement the CLMP.

Refer to the CEMP for more detail on roles and responsibilities.

Project Contacts

Table 2.1 provides the contact details for key Alliance staff as they relate to the CLMP, along with the Project hotline, for general queries or complaints.

Table 2.1: Project contact details

Project Hotline 0800 WYNYARD (0800 996 9273)

Stakeholder Manager Michael Goudie 021 810 194

Construction Manager Kurt Grant 021 834 512

Construction Environmental Manager Brendon Barnett 021 527 461

Health and Safety Manager Dave Young 021 224 9670

Further Project contact details are provided in the CEMP.

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America’s Cup Infrastructure Works

Due to the constrained construction programme and site constraints, some construction works may be undertaken 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

All night works that require the use of artificial lighting shall be managed in accordance with the lighting management measures outlined in this CLMP.

Construction Methodology

The construction methodology for the Project is summarised as follows with further detail provided in the CEMP:

Construction of Wharf and Wave Break Structures

Installation of piles into the seabed using piling plant positioned on existing wharf

structures or floating barges.

Installation of precast elements (headstocks, deck planks) using cranes positioned on

existing wharf structures or floating barges.

Construction of in-situ wharf deck slab.

Wynyard Point Works

Land disturbance at Wynyard Point, involving ground improvements, excavation and

filling.

Construction of in-situ raft foundations for syndicate bases.

Construction of pavement for syndicate base front yards and rear car parks.

Installation of street furniture and other landscaping works.

Utilities Installation

Installation of under wharf ducting and brackets for power, sewer lines and water mains.

Installation of buried service ducts at Wynyard Point, Halsey Street, Daldy Street and

corner of Quay Street/Hobson Street.

Wynyard Wharf Wynyard Wharf Infill and associated works to Wynyard Wharf

Dredging Dredging of the seabed with a long reach excavator positioned on a floating barge.

Dredged material is placed in an adjacent dump barge and transported from the dredge

site.

Work areas operating at night time will be fully illuminated by artificial lighting, primarily consisting of tower lights and plant mounted flood lights. Refer to Appendix A for the construction lighting plan showing the location of construction areas and likely types of construction lighting to be used. Section 4.5 provides further detail on the construction lighting typologies.

Sensitive Receivers / Receiving Environment

Construction lighting can result in adverse effects on sensitive receivers and the receiving environment, including effects associated with lighting spill, changes to sky viewing conditions and glare that can disable or distract motorists.

Light sensitive areas for the Project comprise the following with direct views of the Project area:

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Adjacent dwellings in apartment buildings (including permanent or temporary accommodation with kitchen facilities as more fully defined in the Auckland Unitary Plan Operative in part (AUP);

Public roads within and adjacent to the event site where motorists;

Adjacent hotels (the Hilton, Park Hyatt, Sebel and M-Social); and

Commercial outdoor dining areas along North Wharf and Prices Wharf directly fronting the Waitemata Harbour.

More distant viewing locations in relation to Project construction lighting or glare may include the residential areas of St Mary’s Bay and Stanley Point on the North Shore, though the separation distance is likely to render potential glare effects negligible.

Refer to Appendix A for a plan of the surrounding light sensitive area in relation to the construction works and likely construction lighting requirements.

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Construction Lighting Requirements

Auckland Unitary Plan

Section E24 of the AUP sets artificial lighting illuminance limits that apply at dwelling boundaries and windows. These limits are dependent on the amount of light the dwelling is receiving in its original (existing) environment, as well as the time of the day.

Figure 4-1 and Table 4.1 show how sensitive receivers in the vicinity of the Project are classified in accordance with the AUP.

Figure 4-1: Lighting Category to Table E24.6.1.1

Table 4.1: Interpretation of lighting classification in accordance with Section E24 of the AUP2

Location AUP Zoning AUP Lighting Category

North Wharf Promenade Through To Quay St. Business City Centre Zone Category 4 (high brightness)

Marine Construction Area General Coastal Marine Zone Category 2 (low brightness)

Princes Wharf Residential Apartments General Coastal Marine Zone Category 2 (low brightness)

Note: a structure built within the coastal environmental Princes wharf is shown as ‘General Coastal Marine Zone’ on the AUP maps. However, land use on the wharf includes residential apartments, hotel accommodation and commercial (offices, hospitality etc.). All surrounding land within the Wynyard, Eastern

2 Auckland Unitary Plan Table E24.6.1.1

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Viaduct and Downtown Precincts is zoned ‘Business City Centre’, which is Category 4 (high brightness’ as outlined in Table 4.1).

The allowable illuminance of artificial lighting, as measured at the boundary of the affected dwelling or at the window of the affected dwelling, is summarised in Table 4.2 and Table 4.3.

Table 4.2: Limits at dwelling boundary3

Time Horizontal and vertical illuminance limit at dwelling boundary

7am – 10pm 100 lux above background level

10pm – 7am 10 lux above background level

Table 4.3: Limits at dwelling window4

Time Lighting Category 2 Lighting Category 3 Lighting Category 4

7am – 10pm 10 lux 10 lux 25 lux

10pm – 7am 1 lux 2 lux 4 lux

Initial Assessment

An initial assessment of construction lighting for the Project, detailed in the America’s Cup Physical Infrastructure Technical Report for Resource Consent Application, Wynyard Hobson (Beca, April 2018) indicates that the residential dwellings on Princes Wharf are likely to be the most sensitive to construction lighting required for night works.

Preliminary estimates of light spill at Princes Wharf indicate that the AUP illuminance limits will not be exceeded if zero tilt luminaires mounted on 10m to 16m tall masts are used. The assessment also notes that effects on motorists will be reduced through the use of zero tilt luminaries and due to shielding effects from existing developments around Wynyard Point and the wider Wynyard Quarter.

Guidance Principals

All construction lighting shall be installed and operated in accordance with the following principals adapted from AS4282-1997 Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting:

1. Adequate lighting must be installed to provide a safe work environment.

2. It is noted that AS4282-1997 and the America’s Cup Physical Infrastructure Technical Report (Beca, April 2018) recommend the use of luminaires with asymmetric light distribution. However, construction lighting available in New Zealand is seldom equipped with such luminaires, therefore, the Project shall mitigate light spill and glare by minimising tilt. This will achieve the same outcomes.

3. Mount flood lights high and aimed downwards to minimise light spill (Figure 4-2, overleaf).

4. Switch off lights when not required for work activities or for safety reasons. This will minimise reflected light (a major cause of sky glow effects), which is dependent on surface properties and difficult to control.

3 AUP Table E24.6.1.2

4 AUP Table E24.6.1.3

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5. Do not ‘over’ light or use more light than necessary for safety and work activities. This will also minimise reflected light as outlined above.

6. Plan ahead for night works so that the required temporary lighting resources can be allocated for the works.

7. Keep stakeholders updated with notices of upcoming night works.

Figure 4-2: Mount construction lighting high and aim downwards (source: AS4282)

In addition, to the above, construction lighting required for the Project shall be managed so as not to interfere with any existing navigation or safety lighting within the coastal marine area, or create any new navigational or safety issues. The management of construction lighting required for night time works in the CMA shall be addressed in the Navigation Safety Management Plan (NSMP) for on-water construction activities (required by consent Condition 46A) that will be provided to the Auckland Harbourmaster for approval prior to the commencement of construction.

Planning For Night Work

Planning is key to ensure that and appropriate construction lighting is available for night works and that receptors who may be affected by construction lighting illuminance are notified prior to the works being undertaken (refer to Section 7 of the CEMP for detail of the Project stakeholder notification procedures and the permit to notify process). The following matters shall be included in night works planning documents:

1. Identification of sensitive receptors and other stakeholders potentially affected by construction lighting illuminance as a result of proposed night work.

2. Notification of sensitive receptors and other stakeholders potentially affected of the proposed night works (refer to the CEMP for the permit to notify process to be followed to provide notification to any potentially affected stakeholders).

3. Confirmation of the number of tower lights and supplemental lighting required for the proposed night work.

4. Provide for a safe means of access to reach lights mounted in elevated positions so they can be aimed correctly or shielded to reduce outward light spill or glare.

5. Allow time to conduct a ‘drive-by’ or ‘walk-by’ around sensitive receptors for visual inspection of the lighting when operational.

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Types of Construction Lighting

As outlined in Section 4.2, the Project construction lighting assessment5 recommended the use of zero tilt luminaires mounted on temporary lighting poles, 12-18m high, in order for the contractor to use a smaller number of lights to illuminate a larger area. However, zero tilt luminaires are not readily available in New Zealand.

Mobile tower lights will be used as the primary source of construction lighting, as outlined below. The author of the construction lighting assessment has confirmed to the Alliance that the use of tower lights is appropriate, providing they are aimed downwards and only used in the immediate work area to minimise light spill and glare to the surrounding area and receivers.

4.5.1 Tower Lights

The primary source of construction lighting during night works shall be provided by portable tower lights. These are easy to move around the site, use their own generator and readily available to rent, as the demand for night work and lighting requirements change during the Project.

The portable tower lights commonly available in the New Zealand market are typically between 8 m and 10 m tall. If taller towers are required, an alternative is to mount lights on temporary scaffold towers, which can be made as tall as needed. However, scaffold towers are not easily relocatable, require a power source and take longer to erect and dismantle.

Therefore, all primary construction lighting shall be based on portable tower lights with a mast height between 8 m and 10 m tall.

An example of a typical set up is shown in Figure 4-3.

5 America’s Cup Physical Infrastructure Technical Report for Resource Consent Application, Wynyard

Hobson (Beca, April 2018)

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Figure 4-3: Commonly Available Tower Lights

4.5.2 Plant Mounted Flood Lights

A range of construction equipment will be used on the Project, some examples are:

Mobile or crawler cranes.

Excavators.

Piling rigs.

These usually have flood lights mounted on them and are useful in supplementing the tower lights to provide for more targeted illumination of specific work areas.

In keeping with the guidance principals outlined in Section 4.3, flood lights mounted on more or less permanent structures (e.g. operator’s cabin, crane boom, counterweights, etc.) shall be aimed downwards to minimise light spill. Where this is not possible, material such as a shade sail, shall be used to shield light spill. Refer to Figure 4-4.

For excavator boom mounted flood lights, where the light direction changes with the rise and fall of the boom, light spill and glare cannot be easily managed. However, land based excavator activities undertaken at night time will be restricted to Wynyard Point where there are no sensitive receptors in proximity to works.

For marine dredging, the long arm excavator will be working nearer to the sensitive receptors (refer to Figure 4-5).Excavator operation shall be in accordance with the following management measures to minimise light spill and glare during these works:

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The excavator shall be positioned towards the south-east with its boom positioned downwards (top image in Figure 4-5).

The spoil barge adjacent to the excavator shall be positioned to the excavator’s north-west, so that the excavator will slew around and boom up towards the north-west (Figure 4-5 – bottom image).

Working in this manner, will reduce the amount of time the boom lights are facing south-east towards sensitive receptors.

Figure 4-4: Excavator Boom Mounted Flood Light

Figure 4-5: Excavator Facing South-East (Top) and North-West (Bottom)

Cab lights to

be shielded if

necessary

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4.5.3 Lighting on Marine Plant

Barges and other floating plant will likely have the following lights:

Navigation lights - small red and green beacons that light up when the vessel moves. These lights are bright enough for the vessel to be seen after dark but are not considered a source of nuisance.

Deck lights – required for activities being undertaken on a vessel and for the crew to move about safely. These lights shall be mounted in an elevated position (e.g. sides or top of office) with lights aimed downwards.

As outlined in Section 4.3, lighting on plant operating in the coastal environment shall be managed so as not to interfere with, or create any new navigation or safety issues. Refer also to the NSMP for further detail.

4.5.4 Lighting from Construction Vehicles

Lights on construction / site vehicles are essential for safe vehicle movements and traffic management. However, the following measures shall be implemented to minimise adverse effects on surrounding sensitive receivers associated with lighting and glare from construction vehicles.

Headlights shall be dipped to minimise glare.

Switch headlights off whenever a vehicle is parked, or whenever they are not needed for safe vehicle movements.

Switch turn signals or hazard lights off whenever these are not needed for safe vehicle movements or traffic management.

Do not use vehicle headlights for illuminating the work area, construction lighting used on site shall be as outlined in this CLMP.

As far as possible, prior to night work, plan traffic routes / movements to minimise the movement of site vehicles close to sensitive receivers.

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Mitigation And Management

Training

During the Project inductions, construction staff shall be made aware of the following:

The location and nature of sensitive receptors / environments within and around the Project area.

Guidance principals for construction lighting.

The types of construction lighting permitted on the Project.

The expected level of planning around construction lighting on this Project.

Construction plant will generally be hired by the Alliance. As such, the Project’s CLMP shall be provided to sub-contractors and suppliers so they are aware of the Project’s construction lighting requirements and plant mounted lighting can satisfy the requirements outlined in the plan prior to coming to site.

Refer to section 5.3 of the CEMP for further details on the Project induction and staff training.

Complaints Response

Refer to the CEMP for details of complaints management. Any complaints regarding lighting will be dealt with via the Project complaints management process.

Monitoring

Details covered in the planning for night works document (refer Section 4.4) regarding construction lighting shall be reviewed by a competent lighting designer to ensure compliance with the AUP, and communicated to the construction crew during pre-start meetings prior to night work being undertaken. Pre-start activities and plant maintenance must include inspection of mounted lights to check that they are aimed or shielded correctly. Records of these checks shall be maintained in a site diary and available for review by the Alliance Construction Environmental Manager and Auckland Council on request during the course of construction.

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Appendix A

Construction Lighting Plan

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CONSTRUCTION LIGHTINGZONES CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION LIGHTING

WHARF & WAVE BREAK CONSTRUCTION PILING FROM BARGESPILING FROM LANDHEAVY LIFTINGIN-SITU CONCRETING

PORTABLE TOWER LIGHTS (9m MAST)BARGE MOUNTED FLOOD LIGHTS (ON 9m MAST)

WYNYARD POINT CONSTRUCTION EARTHWORKSIN-SITU CONCRETING

PORTABLE TOWER LIGHTS (9m MAST)EXCAVATOR BOOM MOUNTED FLOOD LIGHTSVEHICLE HEADLIGHTS

UTILITIES INSTALL UNDER WHARF INSTALLATIONTRENCHINGIN-SITU CONCRETING

PORTABLE FLOOD LIGHTS

DREDGING MARINE DREDGING EXCAVATOR BOOM MOUNTED FLOOD LIGHTS

LIGHT SENSITIVE AREAS (DWELLING / HOTELS)

LIGHT SENSITIVE AREAS (EATERIES)

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CONSENTED HOTEL (PARK HYATT)(*) NOT CONSIDERED A DWELLING BUT AS FAR ASPRACTICAL, WEA TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FROMLIGHT SPILL AND GLARE DURING CONSTRUCTION

CONSENTEDAPARTMENT(30 MADDEN)

CONSENTEDAPARTMENT

(WYNYARD CENTRE)

THE POINTAPARTMENTS

LIGHTER QUAYAPARTMENTS

132 HALSEYAPARTMENTS

SOFITEL HOTEL

LATITUDE 37APARTMENTS

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THE QUAYAPARTMENTS

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