community and stakeholder consultation report

Appendix G Community and stakeholder consultation report

Community and Stakeholder Consultation Report Kurri Kurri Resource Recovery Facility Expansion

Prepared for Central Waste Plant Pty Ltd February 2021

EMM Newcastle

Level 3, 175 Scott Street

Newcastle NSW 2300

T 02 4907 4800

E [email protected]

www.emmconsulting.com.au

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Community and Stakeholder Consultation Report Kurri Kurri Resource Recovery Facility Expansion

Report Number

H200220 RP1

Client

Central Waste Plant Pty Ltd

Date

5 February 2021

Version

v1 Final

Prepared by Approved by

Sam Ezzy

Communication and Engagement Consultant

12 February 2021

Katie Ward

Associate Environmental Scientist

12 February 2021

This report has been prepared in accordance with the brief provided by the client and has relied upon th e information collected at the time and

under the conditions specified in the report. All findings, conclusions or recommendations contained in the report are based on the

aforementioned circumstances. The report is for the use of the client and no respons ibility will be taken for its use by other parties. The client

may, at its discretion, use the report to inform regulators and the public.

© Reproduction of this report for educational or other non-commercial purposes is authorised without prior written permission from EMM

provided the source is fully acknowledged. Reproduction of this report for resale or other commercial purposes is prohibited without EMM’s

prior written permission.

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction 3

2 Community and stakeholder engagement framework 5

3 Implementation of consultation 8

4 Community and stakeholder engagement outcomes 12

5 Ongoing consultation 16

Attachments

Attachment A Community and stakeholder engagement plan 17

Attachment B Project inception – government and agency letters B.18

Attachment C Project inception – community information sheet C.19

Attachment D EIS submission – government and agency letters D.21

Attachment E EIS submission – community information sheet E.22

Attachment F EIS submission - Agency response letter F.1

Tables

Table 2-1 Summary of SEARs for consultation 5

Table 2-2 Stakeholder assessment findings 6

Table 3-1 Summary of Aboriginal consultation undertaken for the project 9

Table 4-1 Summary of consultation 13

Table 4-3 Additional agency consultation 15

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1 Introduction 1.1 Project overview

Central Waste Station Pty Ltd (CWS) operates a resource recovery facility (RRF) owned by the applicant, Central Waste Plant (CWP), at 8 Styles St, Kurri Kurri. The facility processes General Solid Waste (non-putrescible) comprised of:

• commercial and industrial waste

• construction and demolition waste; and

• municipal solid waste.

The applicant proposes several operational changes to the facility which will facilitate the expansion of the business and its ability to carry out a greater volume of resource recovery, diverting waste from landfill. Proposed operational changes are to increase annual processing throughput, increase permitted operating hours and increase allowable stockpile heights. A number of physical changes to the facility are also proposed, as is the development of a nearby, but physically separate lot at 1 Styles Street for the purpose of staging of arriving trucks, parking, ancillary food and drink premises and a secure non-waste store area. This would allow for the expansion of operations, as described below, at the main premises at 8 Styles Street.

The applicant is seeking an approval for:

• an increase in material throughput from 90,000 to 300,000 tonnes per annum

• operating hours extended to 24 hours per day, seven days per week (from six days per week)

• an increase in maximum stockpile height from six to eight metres.

To optimise existing operations and environmental mitigation, the applicant is proposing to modify the resource recovery facility at 8 Styles Street through:

• removal of four open material storage bays from the north-west corner of the site;

• increase the length of the concrete walls separating the open material storage bays on the south wall by 4.7 m, to 10 m;

• extension of one of the sheds and addition of an awning over the open material storage bays and part of the material storage bunkers;

• minor adjustments within the existing sheds, including removal of some internal walls and installation of new dividing walls;

• relocation of the existing weighbridge and installation of one additional weighbridge;

• removal of existing relocatable buildings housing offices, lunchroom, amenities, etc. and relocation of the yard control room to the east of the site above the water detention basin dosing area;

• installation of a new site office and staff amenities at the gate entrance and a new lunchroom, with amenities, behind the existing materials receival shed; and

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• increase in the height of the fencing around the site from 9.5 m to 12.5 m.

In addition, the new site at 1 Styles Street would comprise:

• three waiting/load checking bays for trucks up to 19-m long;

• a food and drink premises (café);

• 32 car parking spaces;

• secure store area for non-waste items;

• new left turn slip lane to allow entry direct from Mitchell Avenue;

• stormwater infrastructure including connection to the existing council system on Styles Street;

• landscaping along Mitchell Avenue and Styles Street frontages, including fencing and a retaining wall; and traffic management devices, safety and information signage associated with vehicle and staff movements between 1 and 8 Styles Street.

The operational processes that will be conducted at the facility will be a continuation of the processes that are currently carried out. The processing plant achieves resource recovery from mixed waste by physical/mechanical separation, including shredders, magnets, trommel, drum separators, crushers, flip flop screens and picking lines. Other operations such as crushing and screening of concrete and soils will be carried out in the main yard that is external to the processing plant. The operational waste recovery processes will occur within the boundaries of the current facility. All processes will occur within the existing paved footprint and there is no expansion of the site footprint.

Construction activities related to the above are proposed to be 7.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Saturday, with Sundays and Public Holidays excluded. Approval is being sought to allow operations to occur 24 hours per day, seven days per week. However, operations would predominantly occur Monday to Saturday, with a day shift and evening shift (no night shift). Sundays would primarily comprise maintenance and preparation, with the exception of rare circumstances such as a major breakdown of the processing plant, requiring additional running time to meet the desired annual throughput quantity.

Further detail on the project description is available in the Environmental Impact Statement Report.

1.2 Purpose of this report

The proposed development is classified as a State Significant Development (SSD) under Schedule 1 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional Development) 2011 (SRD SEPP).

EMM Consulting Pty Ltd have been engaged by Central Waste Plant Pty Ltd to facilitate community and stakeholder engagement activities as a part of the proposed development. This report provides an overview of the community and stakeholder engagement activities and outcomes that were undertaken as a part of the planning and approvals process for the proposed development. The content of this report has been developed to address the requirements of the Planning Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for SSD-10435, which were issued on 14 April 2020.

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2 Community and stakeholder engagement framework

2.1 Response to SEARs

The Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) were issued from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) on 15 April 2020 for SSD-10435. The SEARs included requirements to undertake community and stakeholder engagement activities during the preparation of the EIS. The community and stakeholder engagement report has been prepared to address the requirements of the relevant SEARs and evidence consultation undertaken throughout the development of the EIS to support the SSD application for the project. Consultation related SEARs and relevant responses are presented in Table 2.1

Table 2-1 Summary of SEARs for consultation

SEARs Report section

A community and stakeholder engagement strategy which identifies who in the community has been consulted and a justification for their selection, other stakeholders consulted and the forms of consultation including justification for the approach.

Section 2.2

Attachment A

A report on the results of the implementation of the strategy including issues raised by the community and surrounding landowners and occupiers.

This document

Details of how issues raised during consultation have been addressed and whether they have resulted in changes to the development.

Section 4

Details of the proposed approach to future community and stakeholder consultation based on the results of consultation.

Section 5

During the preparation of the EIS you must consult with the relevant local, State or Commonwealth Government Authorities, service providers, community groups and affected landowners, in particular:

• Cessnock City Council

• NSW Environment Protection Authority

• Department of planning, Industry and Environment, specifically:

– Environment, Energy and Science Group including the Climate Change and Sustainability Branch

– Water Group

– Natural Resource Access Regulator (NRAR)

• NSW Fire and Rescue

• Rural Fire Service

• Hunter Water

• Ausgrid

• Transport for NSW

• Surrounding residents and stakeholders

Section 3

The EIS must describe the consultation process and the issues raised and identify where the design of the development has been amended in response to these issues. Where amendments have not been made, a short explanation should be provided.

Section 4

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2.2 Community and stakeholder engagement strategy

A community and stakeholder engagement strategy (CSES) was developed and implemented to identify the appropriate engagement activities to be conducted as a part of the environmental impact statement for the Central Waste Plant Resource Recovery Facility as part of Central Waste Plant’s application to increase their operational capacity.

The CSES identifies key project stakeholders and the potential sensitivity, impact and community response the project may generate. The analysis determines appropriate levels and methods of engagement to be undertaken to achieve positive project outcomes.

The CSES is included in this report as Attachment A.

2.3 Identification of potentially impacted stakeholders

An analysis of the project stakeholders was undertaken to determine the appropriate levels and methods of engagement to be undertaken to achieve positive project outcomes and to address the project SEARs.

The potentially impacted stakeholders were determined with consideration to:

• the technical studies undertaken as a part of the planning and approvals process, specifically air quality, noise and transport (ie neighbouring properties with the potential to be impacted by air, noise or traffic were selected for consultation); and

• an assessment of the local area; and

• likely interest in the project.

2.4 Assessment of potentially impacted stakeholders

Potentially impacted stakeholders were assessed in accordance with the International Association of Public Participation’s (IAP2) Spectrum of Public Participation. The assessment against the IAP2 spectrum determined that potentially impacted stakeholders for the proposed project were largely ‘Low’ triggering an ‘inform/consult’ approach to engagement.

The complete stakeholder list and risk assessment can be found in Section 2.2 of the CSEP in Attachment A.

2.5 Approach to stakeholder engagement

Central Waste Plant is located in an industrial estate and is neighboured by various factories and warehouses. The stakeholder categories and the assessed risk (based on a stakeholder risk assessment provided in Attachment A), engagement goal and engagement method is summarised in Table 2-2 and detailed in the sub-sections below. A summary of the consultation conducted is provided in Section 3.

Table 2-2 Stakeholder assessment findings

Stakeholder category Risk Engagement Goal Engagement method

Neighbourhood business Low Inform • provision of a community information sheet;

• invitation to face to face meetings; and

• invitation to a community information session.

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Table 2-2 Stakeholder assessment findings

Stakeholder category Risk Engagement Goal Engagement method

Neighbouring residents/ landholders Low Inform • provision of a community information sheet;



Government and other external stakeholders

Low – Medium Consult/Inform • invitation to face to face meetings;

• provision of a letter; and

• invitation to inspect the site.

2.5.1 Neighbouring businesses

Central Waste Plant is located in an industrial estate and is neighboured by various factories and warehouses. Assessment of the neighbouring businesses determined that their risk level was largely ‘low’ requiring an ‘inform’ engagement goal. The proposed methods of engagement were:

• provision of two community information sheets;



2.5.2 Neighbouring residents/ landholders

Central Waste Plant is located in an industrial estate, with the nearest residentially zoned area approximately 350 metres away. It was determined that any potential impacts in relation to neighbouring residents and landholders would be to residents living on Government Road, Kurri Kurri and Hart Road. The main potential impacts to be considered were related to noise and traffic and transport.

Assessment of neighbouring residents and landholders determined that their risk level was ‘low’ requiring an ‘inform’ approach to engagement. The proposed methods of engagement were:

• provision of a community information sheet;



2.5.3 Government and other external stakeholders

Throughout the planning and approvals process, regular consultation has been undertaken with key government and other external stakeholders as required by the SEARs. Assessment of government and local stakeholders determined that their risk levels were ‘low’ to ‘medium’ requiring a ‘consult / inform’ approach to engagement. The proposed methods of engagement were:

• Invitation to face to face meetings;

• provision of a letter; and

• invitation to inspect the site.

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3 Implementation of consultation 3.1 Government and agency engagement – Project inception

A letter (Attachment B) was emailed to the following government and agencies on 19 August 2020:

• Cessnock City Council • Hunter Water

• Department of Planning, Industry and Environment • Ausgrid

• Kurri Kurri Fire Station • The Environmental Protection Authority

• NSW Fire and Rescue • Transport for NSW

The purpose of these letters was to provide initial advice and seek feedback and comment regarding the proposed development. The letter invited government and agency stakeholders to a site meeting to discuss potential issues, impacts and constraints that should be considered as a part of the proposed development.

3.2 Community information sheet 1 – Project inception

A community information sheet (Attachment C) was distributed to the following neighbouring businesses and neighbouring residents and landholders on 7 September 2020:

• Valley Cranes • 1 Tenth Street, Kurri Kurri

• Tyres r Us • 1A Tenth Street Kurri Kurri

• Australian Native Landscapes • 2 Tenth Street Kurri Kurri

• SGC Parts Plus • 65 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• Weston Aluminium • 67 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• AlightSkyes Kurri Kurri • 78 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• FG Wilson Generators • 80 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• Conplant • 82 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• Alfabs Engineering Group Pty • 84 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• Signode • 86 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• Simply Pre-cast • 88 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• 7 Currawong Close, Weston • 90 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• 9 Currawong Close, Weston • 94b Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• 11 Currawong Close, Weston

The purpose of the community information sheet was to provide neighbouring businesses and residences with an introduction to the planned development and seek community and stakeholder feedback for consideration in the development of the EIS. Recipients of the community information sheet were asked to provide their feedback to the planning and approvals team via return email or phone call by 21 September 2020. Recipients were also invited to register their interest in attending a community information session.

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3.3 Community information session

The community information sheet that was distributed on 7 September 2020 invited recipients to register to attend an online community information session. The purpose of the community information session was to provide stakeholders with the opportunity to learn about the proposed increase in operations at Central Waste Plant, hear the outcomes of the technical assessments undertaken as a part of the planning and approvals process and raise issues and concerns they may have with the proposed increase in operations directly with Central Waste Plant.

No stakeholders registered their interest in attending the community information session and as such it was not held.

3.4 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Engagement

Consultations with Aboriginal stakeholders were conducted to inform the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) completed by Insite Heritage (2020). Consultations were undertaken in accordance with the procedures set out in the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents 2010 (DECCW, 2010). A summary of the Aboriginal consultation undertaken for the project is presented in Table 3-1. Further information is available in the ACHA report (Insite Heritage, 2020).

Table 3-1 Summary of Aboriginal consultation undertaken for the project

Consultation Stage

Description Date Initiated Date Completed

1

Government Agency Pre-Notification (Heritage NSE, Local Land Services, Cessnock Council, Local Aboriginal Land Council, Native Title Services and Office of the Register of Aboriginal Owners)

20/08/2020 02/09/20-

Advertisement in the Cessnock Advertiser 09/09/20 23/09/20

2 Project invitation and invitation for registration of potential Aboriginal stakeholders

16/09/2020 30/09/20

3

Assessment methodology issued to RAPs 19/10/2020 16/11/20

Field survey / site meeting 12/11/20

Review of draft report No response received

The following Aboriginal persons / groups registered interest in the Project:

• A1 Indigenous Services

• Nunnawanna Aboriginal Corp

• Coorroboree Aboriginal Corp

• Deidre Perkins

• Gunjeewong ACH

• Mayooroo

• Steven Talbott

• Tocomwall

• Awabakal and Guringai

• Widescope Indigenous services

• Wonn1 Consulting

• Miromaa Aboriginal Language and Technology Centre

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Registered Aboriginal Parties were invited to contribute to the ACHA to determine if there are any Aboriginal objects of cultural value located within the project footprint or if there are any places of cultural value to Aboriginal people within the project footprint.

Full details of Aboriginal consultation are detailed in the ACHA report (Insite Heritage, 2020), provided as an attachment to the EIS.

3.5 Government and agency engagement – at submission of EIS

A letter (Attachment D) was emailed to the following government and agencies on 20 January 2021:

• Cessnock City Council • Hunter Water

• Department of Planning, Industry and Environment • Ausgrid

• Kurri Kurri Fire Station • The Environmental Protection Authority

• NSW Fire and Rescue • Transport for NSW

• NRAR

The purpose of this letter is to advise government and agency stakeholders of the outcomes of the technical studies undertaken throughout the development of the EIS and invite final comments and feedback to be considered during the EIS display phase and beyond project approval.

3.6 Community information sheet 2 – at submission of EIS

A community information sheet (Attachment E) was distributed to the following neighbouring businesses and residents on 25 January 2021:

• Valley Cranes • 1 Tenth Street, Kurri Kurri

• Tyres r Us • 1A Tenth Street Kurri Kurri

• Australian Native Landscapes • 2 Tenth Street Kurri Kurri

• SGC Parts Plus • 65 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• Weston Aluminium • 67 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• AlightSkyes Kurri Kurri • 78 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• FG Wilson Generators • 80 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• Conplant • 82 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• Alfabs Engineering Group Pty • 84 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• Signode • 86 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• Simply Pre-cast • 88 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• 7 Currawong Close, Weston • 90 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• 9 Currawong Close, Weston • 94b Government Road, Kurri Kurri

• 11 Currawong Close, Weston

The purpose of the community information sheet is to provide stakeholders and the community with the opportunity to:

• be provided with an update regarding the outcomes of the technical studies undertaken during the development of the EIS;

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• Provide an additional opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed development; and

• become familiar with CWS’ grievance mechanism, beyond the planning and approvals phase, into the construction and operational phases of the project.

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4 Community and stakeholder engagement outcomes

4.1 Neighbouring businesses

No feedback was received from neighbouring businesses following the distribution of community information Sheet 1. As such, no specific alterations to the project are proposed to address concerns from neighbouring businesses.

CWS are committed to maintaining their good relationships with their neighbours and are committed to maintaining formal and informal communication with neighbouring businesses throughout the construction and operation of the proposed development. Neighbouring businesses will receive a copy of Community information sheet 2, details of which have been provided in Section 3.6 above.

4.2 Neighbouring residents / landholders

No feedback was received from neighbouring residents and landholders following the distribution of community information sheet 1. As such, no specific alterations to the project are proposed to address concerns from neighbouring residents / landholders.

CWS are committed to maintaining their good relationships with neighbouring residents / landholders, several of which are in their employ. CWS will continue to maintain formal and informal communication with neighbouring businesses throughout the construction and operation of the proposed development. Neighbouring residents / landholders will receive a copy of Community information sheet 2, details of which have been provided in Section 3.6 above.

4.3 Government and other external stakeholders

All letters sent to government stakeholders listed in Section 3.1 were acknowledged, specific responses were received from the following organisations:

• Fire and Rescue NSW – phone call received on 28 January 2021 advising that comments would be provided to DPIE upon submission of the EIS.

• Ausgrid – Letter response received 01 February 2021 providing advice on compliance requirements (provided in Attachment F), which will be considered during detailed design of the project.

No feedback was received pertaining to impact assessment requirements and no mitigation measures were required.

Transport for NSW and Cessnock City Council were engaged further as a part of the Traffic Impact Assessment, details of which can be found in the Traffic Impact Assessment Report which forms a part of the environmental impact assessment.

Cessnock City Council has been engaged throughout the planning and approvals process for the proposed development, including prior to applying for the SEARs and during a formal pre-lodgement meeting on 5 April 2019.

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4.4 Community and stakeholder engagement during COVID-19

Due to COVID-19 restrictions being in place throughout the development of the EIS, alternative engagement tools were considered to maximise engagement outcomes. Alternatives to face-to-face engagement such as a community information session held via Zoom were planned, however no feedback or comments were received. Upon submission of the final EIS, the second community information sheet will be distributed, offering additional opportunities for the community and stakeholders to provide comments and feedback.

4.5 Summary of consultation

Table 4.1 details all community, government and agency consultation undertaken during the development of the EIS.

Table 4-1 Summary of consultation

Activity Target Audience Start Date End Date

Cessnock City Council Meeting – Prior to SEARs application

• Cessnock City Council 07/09/20 07/09/20

Cessnock City Council Meeting – Formal Development Application Meeting

• Cessnock City Council 05/04/20

Community information sheets 1 – project inception

• Neighbouring businesses

• Neighbouring residents/ landholders

17/08/20 31/08/20

Letters to Government / External Stakeholders – project inception

• NSW EPA

• DPIE

• NRAR

• NSW Fire & Rescue

• Kurri Kurri RFS

• Hunter Water

• Ausgrid

• TfNSW

• Hunter Water

• Ausgrid

17/08/20 31/08/20

Face to face meetings with government / external stakeholders – project inception


04/04/20 05/04/20

Online community information session • Neighbouring businesses


Planned for 15/09/2020, however did not go ahead due to lack of interest.

Community information sheets 2 - EIS Lodgement



25/01/20 08/02/21

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Table 4-1 Summary of consultation

Activity Target Audience Start Date End Date

Letters to Government / External Stakeholders – EIS Lodgement

• NSW EPA

• DPIE

• NRAR


• Kurri Kurri RFS

• Hunter Water

• Ausgrid

• TfNSW

• Hunter Water

• Ausgrid

25/01/20 08/02/20

4.6 Additional agency consultation – technical studies

The key findings of the primary technical studies completed for the proposal are provided in Table 4-2. A summary of additional specific consultation completed as part of the technical studies is provided in Table 4-3, with further details and outcomes provided in the relevant technical studies:

Table 4-2 Technical study key findings

Technical study Key findings

Traffic and transport

It has been determined that during construction and operation, additional traffic will not have a significant impact on the nearby road network. The existing and construction workforce will likely drive personal vehicles in their commute to and from work, posing no likely demand for improved pedestrian or cyclist access. Existing public transport will not be impacted by the proposed development.

The traffic impact assessment found that the main access points to the site have a good safety record with no recorded crash data between 2014 and 2018. It is anticipated that traffic at the proposed development would continue to operate safely and efficiently. However, simultaneous in-and-out B Double movements would be restricted. Therefore, all outgoing trucks will need to give way to incoming trucks to minimise trucks queuing on Styles Street. This information has been included in community information sheet 2.

Noise The noise impact assessment considered the potential noise impacts of construction, operational and traffic noise. It has been determined that noise levels will not exceed allowable levels or cause any sleep disturbance to any residents.

As such, no noise impact mitigation measures have been recommended as a part of the proposed development. This information has been included in community information sheet 2.

Air quality An air quality impact assessment was undertaken to assess the potential air quality impacts the proposed development’s construction and operation could have. It has been determined that the proposed development would not result in exceedances of dust criteria in the nearby residential areas.

As such, no air quality impact mitigation measures have been recommended as a part of the proposed development. This information has been included in community information sheet 2.

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Table 4-3 Additional agency consultation

Agency Details of meeting

Transport for NSW Consultation with both TfNSW and Cessnock City Council engineering section has been undertaken as part of preparing the Traffic Impact Assessment.

Noise and Air Quality The Noise & Air Quality consultants advised that no regulator consultation was undertaken for the AQIA. Neither impact assessment identifies any significant air quality issues which would have warranted doing so.

Flood Assessment Consultation with Cessnock City Council Flooding Engineers took place as part of preparing the Flood Impact Assessment.

Flora and Fauna Assessment A waiver of the requirement to prepare a BDAR has been granted. Consultation with BCD officers during preparation of the request was undertaken.

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5 Ongoing consultation 5.1 Workforce growth

Central Waste anticipate that upon project approval there will be capacity to increase the existing workforce to 70 full time equivalent staff, recruited locally. Further, Central Waste have also committed to the employment of local members of the Aboriginal community. As a part of the site’s onboarding process, local Aboriginal knowledge holders will be engaged to provide new starters with a history of the land to promote a culture of shared values and respect for Country.

5.2 Grievance mechanism

Beyond project approval, Central Waste Plant will continue to maintain their grievance mechanism beyond project approval. The site’s grievance mechanism comprises an internal register managed by Central Waste’s office team and regularly reviewed by Central Waste’s leadership team. Complaints and feedback received are to be registered, reviewed and assessed against the site’s management plans to ensure compliance and to implement mitigation measures to ensure the ongoing comfort, health and safety of its neighbouring landowners and occupiers.

5.3 Communication and stakeholder engagement strategy

The Communication and stakeholder engagement strategy will be regularly updated and reviewed to identify additional engagement opportunities in relation to the Project’s future management strategies.

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Attachment A Community and stakeholder engagement plan

Community and stakeholder engagement plan Kurri Kurri Resource Recovery Facility Expansion

Prepared for Central Waste Plant Pty Ltd February 2021

EMM Newcastle

Level 3, 175 Scott Street

Newcastle NSW 2300

T 02 4907 4800

E [email protected]

www.emmconsulting.com.au

Community and stakeholder engagement plan Kurri Kurri Resource Recovery Facility Expansion

Report Number

H200220 RP#1

Client

Central Waste Plant Pty Ltd

Date

1 February 2021

Version

v1 Final

Prepared by Approved by

Sam Ezzy

Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator

05 February 2021

Andrea Kanaris

Associate, Social Impact Assessment National Technical Leader

05 February 2021

This report has been prepared in accordance with the brief provided by the c lient and has relied upon the information collected at the time and

under the conditions specified in the report. All findings, conclusions or recommendations contained in the report are based on the

aforementioned circumstances. The report is for the use of the client and no responsibility will be taken for its use by other parties. The client

may, at its discretion, use the report to inform regulators and the public.

© Reproduction of this report for educational or other non-commercial purposes is authorised without prior written permission from EMM

provided the source is fully acknowledged. Reproduction of this report for resale or other commercial purposes is prohibited without EMM’s

prior written permission.

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Table of Contents

1 Project description 1

2 Assessment of potentially impacted stakeholders 4

3 Engagement timeframes 1

Tables

Table 2.1 Stakeholder risk assessment 1

Table 3.1 Engagement activity timing 1

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1 Project description 1.1 Project outcomes

Central Waste Station Pty Ltd (CWS) operates a resource recovery facility (RRF) owned by the proponent, Central Waste Plant (CWP), at 8 Styles St, Kurri Kurri. The facility processes General Solid Waste (non-putrescible) comprised of:

• commercial and industrial waste

• construction and demolition waste; and

• municipal solid waste.

The proponent proposes several operational changes to the facility which will facilitate the expansion of the business and its ability to carry out a greater volume of resource recovery, diverting waste from landfill. Proposed operational changes are to increase annual processing throughput, increase permitted operating hours and increase allowable stockpile heights. A number of physical changes to the facility are also proposed, as is the development of a nearby, but physically separate lot at 1 Styles Street for the purpose of staging of arriving trucks, parking, ancillary food and drink premises and a secure non-waste store area. This would allow for the expansion of operations, as described below, at the main premises at 8 Styles Street.

The proponent is seeking an approval for:

• an increase in recycled material throughput from 90,000 to 300,000 tonnes per annum

• operating hours extended to 24 hours per day, seven days per week (from six days per week)

• an increase in maximum stockpile height from six to eight metres.

To optimise existing operations and environmental mitigation, the proponent is proposing to modify the resource recovery facility at 8 Styles Street through:

• removal of four open material storage bays from the north-west corner of the site;

• increase the length of the concrete walls separating the open material storage bays on the south wall by 4.7 m, to 10 m;

• extension of one of the sheds and addition of an awning over the open material storage bays and part of the material storage bunkers;

• minor adjustments within the existing sheds, including removal of some internal walls and installation of new dividing walls;

• relocation of the existing weighbridge and installation of one additional weighbridge;

• removal of existing relocatable buildings housing offices, lunchroom, amenities, etc. and relocation of the yard control room to the east of the site above the water detention basin dosing area;

• installation of a new site office and staff amenities at the gate entrance and a new lunchroom, with amenities, behind the existing materials receival shed; and

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• increase in the height of the fencing around the site from 9.5 m to 12.5 m.

In addition, the new site at 1 Styles Street would comprise:

• three waiting/load checking bays for trucks up to 19-m long;

• a food and drink premises (café);

• 32 car parking spaces;

• secure store area for non-waste items;

• new left turn slip lane to allow entry direct from Mitchell Avenue;

• stormwater infrastructure including connection to the existing council system on Styles Street;

• landscaping along Mitchell Avenue and Styles Street frontages, including fencing and a retaining wall; and traffic management devices, safety and information signage associated with vehicle and staff movements between 1 and 8 Styles Street.

The operational processes that will be conducted at the facility will be a continuation of the processes that are currently carried out. The processing plant achieves resource recovery from mixed waste by physical/mechanical separation, including shredders, magnets, trommel, drum separators, crushers, flip flop screens and picking lines. Other operations such as crushing and screening of concrete and soils will be carried out in the main yard that is external to the processing plant. The operational waste recovery processes will occur within the boundaries of the current facility. All processes will occur within the existing paved footprint and there is no expansion of the site footprint.

Construction activities related to the above are proposed to be 7.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Saturday, with Sundays and Public Holidays excluded. Approval is being sought to allow operations to occur 24 hours per day, seven days per week. However, operations would predominantly occur Monday to Saturday, with a day shift and evening shift (no night shift). Sundays would primarily comprise maintenance and preparation, with the exception of rare circumstances such as a major breakdown of the processing plant, requiring additional running time to meet the desired annual throughput quantity.

1.2 Community and stakeholder engagement

This community and stakeholder engagement strategy has been drafted to identify the appropriate engagement activities to be conducted as a part of the environmental impact statement for the Central Waste Plant Resource Recovery Facility as part of Central Waste Plant’s application to increase their operational capacity.

This document identifies key project stakeholders and the potential sensitivity, impact and outrage the project may generate, against the complexity of the project. The analysis determines appropriate levels and methods of engagement to be undertaken to achieve positive project outcomes.

Information issued in the community is to be clear and concise, providing accurate information regarding the Central Waste Plant Resource Recovery Facility proposed activities and predicted impacts.

1.3 Anticipated impacts

This section provides a summary of potential impacts as a consequence of the proposed project that would be of interest to the community based on preliminary assessments.

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1.3.1 Noise and vibration

EMM Consulting Pty Ltd (EMM) are undertaking noise and vibration impact assessments to assess if the likelihood of the planned increase in operational capacity will exceed allowable limits in residential areas. This includes the potential for sleep disturbance and cumulative industrial noise impacts. Preliminary investigations indicate noise and vibration are a low risk to the nearby community with exceedances of the allowable threshold unlikely to occur. Modelling is being undertaken to confirm potential impacts and if required make recommendations for reduction of noise impacts.

1.3.2 Air Quality

An air quality assessment is being undertaken by EMM to determine whether the increased operations will result in an increase in emissions. Central Waste Plant currently have management measures in place to reduce the risk of dust and contaminants from moving off site. The air quality assessment will assess current measures and if required, make recommendations regarding the need for further mitigation measures to be implemented.

1.3.3 Traffic

EMM are undertaking a traffic impact assessment to determine if the increase in operations and development of the site at 1 Styles Street will pose any road safety issues or traffic impacts along the haulage routes and intersections used by Central Waste Plant’s trucks. The traffic impact assessment will make recommendations for the road network to be used for haulage that provides the safest outcome for all stakeholders.

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2 Assessment of potentially impacted stakeholders

2.1 Analysing the stakeholders

A summary of the assessment of potentially impacted stakeholders, their risk and the appropriate engagement methods to be adopted during the project is shown in Table 2.2. The risk assessment and management inform the method of engagement and strategy.

Interest in the project: This column describes the interest of each stakeholder (listed in the first column) has in the development.

Influence in the project: These two columns identify their potential for enablers or blockers of the project and provide a brief rational for been identified as potential enablers, blockers, or both.

Risk to the project. A risk analysis to classify the risk of each stakeholder to become a blocker (see above Influence in the project). The risk analysis would help to inform strategies to

minimise the impacts and decrease likelihood of stakeholders in becoming blockers while increasing the opportunities for them to become supporters/enablers.

Stakeholders are provided the opportunity to evaluate the engagement activities through providing responses to community information sheets and CWS’ complaint mechanism. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are achieved by developing and maintaining an issue register for the life of the project. Allowing us to monitor stakeholder sentiment, and in liaison with the client understand and respond to issues as they arise, re-prioritise stakeholders if required and adapt engagement methods where appropriate.

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2.2 Assessment of impacted stakeholders

Table 2.1 Stakeholder risk assessment

Stakeholder Interest in the project Influence on the project Risk Engagement goal Method of engagement

Central Waste Plant Project proponent Enable High Empower • Responsible for engagement activities

Gem Planning Projects Approvals Coordination Enable High Empower • Responsible for engagement activities

Neighbouring Businesses

Valley Cranes Neighbouring business/ Shared Border – use of same access road. Interested in traffic management in Styles Street cul-de-sac (shared access/egress route).

Enabler - poor engagement and management of traffic and transport issues in the shared cul-de-sac could lead to lack of trust and active objection to project. Proximity to the project site could escalate the issues.

Medium Inform/Consult • Information sheets

• Face to face meeting

• Community information session

Tyres r Us Neighbouring Business / Shared Border – use of same haulage routes, increased activity in the area.

Enabler - poor engagement and management of traffic and transport issues could lead to lack of trust and active objection to project.

Low Inform • Information sheets


Australian Native Landscapes Neighbouring Business / Shared Border – use of same haulage routes, increased activity in the area.



SGC Parts Plus Neighbouring Business / Shared Border – use of same haulage routes, increased activity in the area.




Weston Aluminium Use of same haulage routes, increased activity in the area. Enabler - poor engagement and management of traffic and transport issues could lead to lack of trust and active objection to project.



AlightSkyes Kurri Kurri Use of same haulage routes, increased activity in the area. Enabler - poor engagement and management of traffic and transport could lead to lack of trust and active objection to project.



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FG Wilson Generators Use of same haulage routes, increased activity in the area. Enabler - poor engagement and management of traffic and transport issues could lead to lack of trust and active objection to project.



Conplant Use of same haulage routes, increased activity in the area. Enabler - poor engagement and management of traffic and transport issues could lead to lack of trust and active objection to project.



Alfabs Engineering Group Pty Use of same haulage routes, increased activity in the area. Enabler - poor engagement and management of traffic and transport could lead to lack of trust and active objection to project.



Signode Use of same haulage routes, increased activity in the area. Enabler - poor engagement and management of traffic and transport could lead to lack of trust and active objection to project.



Simply Pre-cast Use of same haulage routes, increased activity in the area. Enabler - poor engagement and management of traffic and transport issues could lead to lack of trust and active objection to project.



Neighbouring residents/ landholders

1 Tenth Street, Kurri Kurri Residents along the haulage route, interested in traffic increased noise and air quality.




1A Tenth Street Kurri Kurri Residents along the haulage route, interested in traffic increased noise and air quality.




2 Tenth Street Kurri Kurri Residents along the haulage route, interested in traffic increased noise and air quality.




65 Government Road, Kurri Kurri

Residents along the haulage route, interested in traffic increased noise and air quality.




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94b Government Road, Kurri Kurri





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7 Currawong Close, Weston Residents along the haulage route, interested in traffic increased noise and air quality.












72 McGarver Ave, Kurri Kurri Residents along the haulage route, interested in traffic increased noise and air quality.




78 McGarver Ave, Kurri Kurri Residents along the haulage route, interested in traffic increased noise and air quality.




Government / External Stakeholders

Cessnock City Council Responsible for development approval. Decision-maker – failure to approve if not satisfied that all requirements of the SEARs are addressed.

High Collaborate / Empower

• Face to face meeting

• Agency briefing letter

• Site visit

NSW Environmental Protection Authority

Interest in ecological and heritage values of project site, will provide concurrence to approval.

Enabler –could influence decision-maker if requirements of the SEARs are not addressed.

Medium Consult / Inform • Agency briefing letter

• Site visit offered

Department of Planning, Industry & Environment • NRAR • Environment, Energy &

Science Group + Climate Change & Sustainability Group

• Water group

Interest in management of resources on site, will provide concurrence to approval.

Enabler – could influence decision-maker if requirements of the SEARs are not addressed.

Low Inform • Agency briefing letter

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NSW Fire & Rescue Use of shared road corridor in emergencies. Enabler – could influence decision-maker if not properly engaged/ safety concerns are raised.


Rural Fire Service, Kurri Kurri Use of shared road corridor in emergencies. Enabler – could influence decision-maker if not properly engaged/ safety concerns are raised.


Hunter Water Interested in use and management of water resources on site. Enabler – could influence decision-maker if management of water resources is not concurred.


Ausgrid Interested in additional electrical infrastructure needed on site. Enabler – could influence decision-maker if all additional electrical infrastructure and safety requirements needs are not demonstrated.


• invitation to site visit

Transport for NSW Owner of haulage route, responsible for management and maintenance of haulage route. Interested in changed traffic conditions.

Enabler – could influence decision-maker if traffic management requirements have not been addressed.


• Liaison with TIA Team

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3 Engagement timeframes The below is a summary of the timeframes for the delivery of internal and external engagement activities. The outcomes of the engagement will be presented in the issue register and included in the EIS Engagement Chapter.

Table 3.1 Engagement activity timing

Activity Target Audience Start Date End Date Person Responsible

Community information sheets 1 • Neighbouring businesses


19/08/20 02/09/20 Sam Ezzy to draft

Central Waste Plant to issue

Letters to Government / External Stakeholders – Round 1

• NSW EPA

• DPIE

• NRAR


• Kurri Kurri RFS

• Hunter Water

• Ausgrid

• TfNSW

• Hunter Water

• Ausgrid



Face to face meetings with government / external stakeholders


04/04/20 05/04/20 Central Waste Plant to arrange and facilitate meetings

Online community information session (did not go ahead)



15/09/20 15/09/20 Sam Ezzy to organise in collaboration with Central Waste Plant

Community information sheets 2 (EIS Lodgement)





Letters to Government / External Stakeholders – Round 2 (EIS Lodgement)

• NSW EPA

• DPIE

• NRAR


• Kurri Kurri RFS

• Hunter Water

• Ausgrid

• TfNSW

• Hunter Water

• Ausgrid



Reporting on engagement activities and outcomes:

• draft final EIS Chapter based on engagement activities and outcomes to date; and

• submit EIS for approval.

• Gem Planning Projects

• Central Waste Plant

Feb 2021 Feb 2021 Sam Ezzy to draft

Central Waste Plant/Gem Planning to submit

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Table 3.1 Engagement activity timing

Activity Target Audience Start Date End Date Person Responsible

Response to submissions:

• finalise engagement register and address any community issues raised during public exhibition.


TBD TBD Sam Ezzy

3.1 Social media

Central Waste Plant has an active social media presence, predominantly on Facebook. It is suggested that links to community information sheets be posted on Facebook along with information regarding how and where to access additional information.

3.2 Grievance mechanism

It is recommended that Central Waste Plant continue to maintain their grievance mechanism throughout the duration of the planning and approvals process. This will ensure that in addition to the environmental impact statement engagement register, any complaints can be reported on, managed, and monitored during operations.

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Attachment B Project inception – government and agency letters

[Name] [Organisation] [Address] Re: Central Waste Plant - Increase in Operations and Development of Adjacent Land

Dear Sir/Madam,

Central Waste Plant Pty Ltd (Central Waste Plant) operate a waste resource recovery facility, located at 8 Styles Street, Kurri Kurri. We are writing to advise you of our intention to submit a development application to the Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Environment seeking approval to increase our operations at 8 Styles Street, Kurri Kurri, NSW 2327 and develop adjacent land at 1 Styles St Kurri Kurri, NSW 2327, for the purpose of parking and an amenity block. The development and increased operations would comprise the following key aspects:

• increased through-put of waste from 90,000 tons per annum to 300,000 tonnes per annum;

• corresponding increase of capacity for on-site stockpiling of waste and recycled materials at existing site to cater for up to 80,000 tonnes per annum;

• additional weighbridge and expanded materials storage bays at the existing site to cater for additional through-put;

• an increased stockpile height within the expanded materials bays to 8 metres;

• development of Lot 1 DP 1128108 (1 Styles Street, Kurri Kurri, NSW 2327) for car parking, load checking station, and local cafe; and

• a truck turning lane to facilitate trucks turning left from Mitchell Avenue into 1 Styles Street.

The Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements for the project were received on 15 April 2020 and have determined that key technical assessments and a community and stakeholder engagement program be undertaken.

Central Waste Plant have engaged GEM Planning Projects to deliver an environmental impact statement and EMM Consulting Pty Ltd to undertake technical assessments of key potential impacts identified in the Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements, including:

• noise and vibration;

• air quality; and

• traffic impacts.

These assessments, as well as the community and stakeholder engagement program will form the basis of the environmental impact statement to be submitted to Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Environment which will include recommendations for mitigation and management of potential impacts.

As a relevant agency we are seeking your comments on the proposal. We invite you to contact either of the following people to discuss the proposal and, if desired arrange a site inspection on or before 31 August 2020.

Sam Ezzy Community and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator EMM Consulting Pty Ltd Tel: 02 4907 4837 Email: [email protected] Geraldine Haigh Director and Senior Planner GEM Planning Projects Pty Ltd Tel: 0439 836 711 Email: [email protected]

We will keep you up to date on the progress of the environmental impact statement and lodgement of the development application.

We look forward to discussing the proposed increase in operations at the Central Waste Plant Resource Recycling Facility.

Yours sincerely

Ray Nielson Central Waste Plant Pty Ltd [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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Attachment C Project inception – community information sheet

Central Waste Plant Pty Ltd, Kurri Kurri – Proposed Increase in Operations and Development of Adjacent Land Community Notification | August 2020

About Central Waste Plant Central Waste Plant Pty Ltd (Central Waste Plant) operate a waste resource recovery facility, located at 8 Styles Street Kurri Kurri, NSW 2327 providing the following services on site: • waste disposal;

• skip bin hire;

• resource recovery;

• recycling of aggregates;

• mobile waste picking; and

• pressure washing, tank cleaning and pit cleaning.

Central Waste Plant are the region’s leading resource recovery facility. Our business is dedicated to the pursuit of environmental sustainability by recovering recyclable and reusable materials from waste.

The Proposed Development Central Waste Plant is currently seeking development approval from Cessnock City Council to increase their operational capacity, which will include: • increasing the quantity of waste products

received and recycled from 90,000 tons a year to 300,000 tonnes a year;

• A corresponding increase in our capacity for on-site stockpiling of waste and recovered resources to allow for storage of up to 80,000 tonnes a year;

• increased stockpile heights within covered material bays;

• additional weighbridge;

• improvements to ancillary facilities to manage traffic, parking, and yard supervision;

• development of Lot 1 DP 1128108 (1 Styles Street, Kurri Kurri, NSW 2327) for car parking, load checking station and local cafe; and

• a truck turning lane to facilitate trucks turning left from Mitchell Avenue into 1 Styles Street.

If approved, the development would have the potential to create additional local jobs and support us in improving waste recovery, reducing pressure on council landfill and increasing the amount of recovered material that can be recycled, repurposed or used for energy recovery.

Environmental Impact Assessment An environmental impact assessment is being undertaken to identify potential impacts on the environment and community as a consequence of the waste resource recovery facility. We will be undertaking studies assessing: • noise and vibration;

• air quality; and

• traffic and transport.

These studies are being undertaken by EMM Consulting Pty Ltd in collaboration with GEM Planning Projects and will help us to understand potential project impacts and develop management and monitoring plans designed to reduce the impacts on the environment and community.

Have your say We will be holding an online community information session at the end of September to discuss the outcomes of our environmental impact assessment. To register for this session, please contact Sam Ezzy from EMM Consulting Pty Ltd who will provide you with an email link and instructions.

Contact us For more information or to provide comments on our proposed development, please contact:

Sam Ezzy Community and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator EMM Consulting Pty Ltd Tel: 02 4907 4837 Email: [email protected]

Geraldine Haigh Director and Senior Planner GEM Planning Projects Pty Ltd Tel: 0439 836 711 Email: [email protected]

We look forward to receiving your comments on our proposed development by Monday 31 August 2020.


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Attachment D EIS submission – government and agency letters

[Insert Recipient Name] [Insert Recipient Title] [Insert Recipient Company] [Insert Recipient Street Address] [Insert Suburb, State & Postcode]

Re: Central Waste Plant - Adjustment to Operations and Development of Adjacent Land

Dear Sir/Madam,

Central Waste Plant Pty Ltd (Central Waste Plant) operate a waste resource recovery facility, located at 8 Styles Street, Kurri Kurri. The resource recovery facility is capable of a much higher throughput than is currently permitted under the existing development approval. This limits the company’s ability to develop its business and to achieve greater volumes of resource recovery for the region. The facility currently has to operate during reduced hours to avoid exceeding the annual throughput tonnage limit. As such, we are writing to advise you of our intention to submit a development application to the Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Environment seeking approval to increase our through-put at 8 Styles Street, Kurri Kurri, NSW 2327 and develop adjacent land at 1 Styles St Kurri Kurri, NSW 2327, for the purpose of parking and an amenity block. The development and increased operations would comprise the following key aspects:

• Existing site at 8 Styles Street:

- increased through-put of waste from 90,000 tons per annum to 300,000 tonnes per annum;

- optimisation of the existing site by expanding material storage bays, increasing stockpile height from 6 to 8 metres and the addition of awnings over the material storage bays;

• development of Lot 1 DP 1128108 (1 Styles Street, Kurri Kurri, NSW 2327) for:

- car parking, load checking station, and local cafe; and

- a truck turning lane to facilitate trucks turning left from Mitchell Avenue into 1 Styles Street.

The Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements for the project were received on 15 April 2020 and have determined that key technical assessments and a community and stakeholder engagement program be undertaken. The environmental impact statement has been submitted to the Department of Planning Industry and Environment for an adequacy review. Issues raised during the adequacy review are being assessed and further investigations are being completed by EMM Consulting Pty Ltd. Submission of the completed environmental impact statement is expected by the end of January 2021.

As a relevant agency we are seeking your comments on the proposed development. We invite you to contact either of the following people to discuss the proposal and, if desired arrange a site inspection on or before 27 January 2021.

If you would like to be provided with a copy of the EIS or wish to provide comment on the proposed development, please feel free to contact Sam Ezzy or Katie Ward from EMM Consulting, details provided below:

Sam Ezzy Communication and Engagement Consultant EMM Consulting Pty Ltd Tel: 02 4907 4837 Email: [email protected] Katie Ward Associate Environmental Scientist EMM Consulting Pty Ltd Tel: 02 4907 4800 Email: [email protected]

Yours sincerely

Kevin Daly Central Waste Plant Pty Ltd [email protected]




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Attachment E EIS submission – community information sheet

Central Waste Plant Pty Ltd, Kurri Kurri – Proposed increase in operations and development of adjacent land Community Notification | January 2021

About Central Waste Station Central Waste Plant Pty Ltd (Central Waste Plant) operate a waste resource recovery facility, located at 8 Styles Street Kurri Kurri, NSW 2327 providing the following services on site: • waste disposal;

• skip bin hire;

• resource recovery;

• recycling of aggregates; and

• mobile waste picking.

Central Waste Plant are a leading resource recovery facility in the region. Our business is dedicated to the pursuit of environmental sustainability by recovering recyclable and reusable materials from waste.

The Proposed Development Central Waste Plant has submitted an Environmental Impact Statement to the Department of Planning Industry and Environment seeking approval to increase their operational capacity and upgrade on-site amenities. The proposed development comprises: • increasing the quantity of waste products

received and recycled from 90,000 tons a year to 300,000 tonnes a year;

• increased stockpile heights within covered material bays;

• improvements to ancillary facilities to manage traffic, parking and yard supervision;

• development of Lot 1 DP 1128108 (1 Styles Street, Kurri Kurri, NSW 2327) for car parking, load checking station and local cafe; and

• improved traffic management features such as additional signage.

If approved, the development would have the potential to create additional local jobs and support us in improving waste recovery, reducing pressure on council landfill and increasing the amount of recovered material that can be recycled, repurposed or used for energy recovery.

Environmental Impact Assessment An environmental impact assessment has been undertaken to ensure that our proposed development will identify and reduce or eliminate any harmful impacts to the community and environment. The following studies were undertaken: Traffic Impact Assessment

It has been determined that the construction and operation of the proposed development would not result in any significant traffic or traffic safety impacts to the nearby area. Trucks departing from Styles Street would give way to trucks arriving to Styles Street to allow trucks to use the street safely. Noise Impact Assessment

Noise monitoring has been undertaken to understand the potential noise impacts that the proposed development may have. It has been determined that the noise from the construction and operation of the proposed development would not be in exceedance of allowable levels and would not cause sleep disturbance. Air Quality Impact Assessment

An Air Quality Impact Assessment determined that the proposed development would not result in exceedances of dust in the nearby residential areas. The proposed additional sheds and awnings would improve environmental management of dust.

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment

An Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment has been undertaken in consultation with local Aboriginal knowledge holders at 1 Styles Street; investigations found that there is no evidence of the site having any cultural heritage significance.

Contact us If you would like to provide any comments or feedback on the proposed development or provide a comment on the environmental impact statement, please contact:

Sam Ezzy Communication and Engagement Consultant EMM Consulting Pty Ltd Tel: 02 4907 4837 Email: [email protected]

Katie Ward Associate Environmental Scientist EMM Consulting Pty Ltd Tel: 02 4907 4800 Email: [email protected]

The draft Environmental Impact Statement was submitted to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment in November 2020. Please contact us if you would like to receive a copy of the Environmental Impact Statement or any of the associated technical reports.



Attachment F EIS submission - agency response letter

TELEPHONE: (02) 4910 1719EMAIL: [email protected]: TRIM 2017/12/211

ATTN: Sam EzzyCommunications and Stakeholder Engagement20 Chandos St, St Leonards NSW 2065

Re: - 8 STYLES ST, KURRI KURRI - letter from Kevin Daly of Central Waste Plant Pty Ltd, KurriKurri, advising of a proposed increase to their operations. .

The assessment and evaluation of environmental impacts for a new development consent (or where adevelopment consent is modified) is undertaken in accordance with requirements of Section 79C of theEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. One of the obligations upon consent authorities, such aslocal councils, is to consider the suitability of the site for the development which can include a considerationof whether the proposal is compatible with the surrounding land uses and the existing environment.

In this regard, Ausgrid requires that due consideration be given to the compatibility of proposeddevelopment with existing Ausgrid infrastructure, particularly in relation to risks of electrocution, fire risks,Electric & Magnetic Fields (EMFs), noise, visual amenity and other matters that may impact on Ausgrid orthe development.

With Regard to: letter from Kevin Daly of Central Waste Plant Pty Ltd, Kurri Kurri, advising of aproposed increase to their operations. at 8 STYLES ST, KURRI KURRI

Method of Electricity Connection The method of connection will be in line with Ausgrid’s Electrical Standard (ES)1 – ‘Premise ConnectionRequirements.

Supply of Electricity

It is recommended for the nominated electrical consultant/contractor to provide a preliminary enquiry toAusgrid to obtain advice for the connection of the proposed development to the adjacent electricity networkinfrastructure. An assessment will be carried out based on the enquiry which may include whether or not: - The existing network can support the expected electrical load of the development - A substation may be required on-site, either a pad mount kiosk or chamber style and; - site conditions or other issues that may impact on the method of supply. Please refer to Ausgrid's website, www.ausgrid.com.au about how to connect to Ausgrid's network.

Conduit Installation The need for additional electricity conduits in the footway adjacent to the development will be assessed anddocumented in Ausgrid’s Design Information, used to prepare the connection project design.

Service MainsIt is recommended that the developer engage a Level 2 Acreditted Service Provider (ASP) Electrician toensure that the installation will comply with the Service Rules.

Proximity to Existing Network Assets Underground CablesThere are existing underground electricity network assets in Styles St Kurri and in adjacent lots..

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Special care should also be taken to ensure that driveways and any other construction activities within thefootpath area do not interfere with the existing cables in the footpath. Ausgrid cannot guarantee the depth ofcables due to possible changes in ground levels from previous activities after the cables were installed.Hence it is recommended that the developer locate and record the depth of all known underground servicesprior to any excavation in the area. Safework Australia – Excavation Code of Practice, and Ausgrid’s Network Standard NS156 outlines theminimum requirements for working around Ausgrid’s underground cables.

For Activities Within or Near to the Electricity Easement:

Purpose Of EasementThis easement was acquired for the 11,000 volt distribution assets currently owned and operated by Ausgrid.The purpose of the easement is to protect the distribution assets and to provide adequate working spacealong the route of the cables for construction and maintenance work. The easement also assists Ausgrid incontrolling works or other activities under or near the distribution cables which could either by accident orotherwise create an unsafe situation for workers or the public, or reduce the security and reliability ofAusgrid’s network.

The Following Conditions Apply for any Activities Within the Electricity Easement:1. Safework Australia – Excavation Code of Practice, and Ausgrid’s Network Standard NS156 outlines the minimum requirements for working around Ausgrid’s underground cables. 2. Ausgrid is not responsible for the reinstatement of any finished surface within the easement site.3. Ausgrid requires 24 hour access along the easement for plant and personnel. For the purpose of exercising its rights under the easement, Ausgrid may cut fences and/or walls and install gates in them. Where the easements on a site do not provide practical access to all of Ausgrid’s infrastructure, a suitable right of access at least 5m wide must be provided to each asset. 4. Driveways and other vehicle access must be capable of supporting the heaviest vehicle likely to traverse the driveway without damaging Ausgrid’s assets.5. No buildings/structures or parts thereof constructed may encroach the easement.6. No machine excavation is permitted within the easement without Ausgrid's express permission.7. During building construction, adequate controls must be put in place to prevent vehicles and machinery from damaging the Ausgrid assets.8. Bulk solids (e.g sand and gravels) are not to be stored within the easement area.9. Any change to ground levels must be submitted to Ausgrid for approval.10. The proposed finished ground levels within the easement must provide a minimum of 600mm cover to the 11kV Distribution Cables.11. The proposed finished ground levels within the easement must provide a minimum of 500mm cover to the Low Voltage Cables.12. No fill material or retaining walls are to be placed within the easement without Ausgrid's written approval.13. Any excavation adjacent to the easement must utilise adequate shoring to prevent destabilisation or subsidence of the ground around the LV cable.14. Trees, shrubs, or plants which have root systems likely to grow greater than 250mm below ground level are not permitted within the easement or close to the cable infrastructure. The planting of other vegetation is to ensure Ausgrid’s access and maintenance requirements are maintained.

Please do not hesitate to contact Jeffrey Lyons on Ph: (02) 4910 1719 (please quote our ref: Trim2017/12/211) should you require any further information.

Regards, Jeff

Jeffrey LyonsEngineering Officer - Technical Operations - Design & Connected Customers - HunterAusgrid

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