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Environmental Representative Monthly Report 7: March 2018 Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension 6 April 2018

Level 17, 141 Walker St North Sydney NSW 2060 Australia

301311-13734-EN-REP-0025

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NSW Department of Industry Environmental Representative Monthly Report 7: March 2018 Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension

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Synopsis

The Environmental Representative Report has been prepared to provide details of the actions and decisions on matters for which the Environmental Representative was responsible under the terms of the State Significant Infrastructure (SSI) Approval granted under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 for the Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension (the Project).

Specifically, this Report has been prepared to address the requirements in Conditions A16(l) of the Infrastructure Approval (SSI 7734).

Disclaimer

Advisian operates as an independent business line of the WorleyParsons Group. This report has been prepared on behalf of and for the exclusive use of NSW Department of Industry, and is subject to and issued in accordance with the agreement between NSW Department of Industry and WorleyParsons.

Advisian accepts no liability or responsibility whatsoever for it in respect of any use of or reliance upon this report by any third party.

Copying this report without the permission of NSW Department of Industry and Advisian is not permitted.

Project No: 301311-13734-EN-REP-0025 – Environmental Representative Monthly Report 7: March 2018: Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension

Rev Description Author Review Advisian Approval Date

Rev B Issued for review

S Wakefield

C Steele

NA

05 Apr 18

Rev 0 RevDesc2

S Wakefield

C Steele

S Wakefield

06 Apr 18


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Table of Contents Acronyms and Terms ....................................................................................................................... iv

1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Purpose and Content of this Report ............................................................... 1

1.2 Project Description ................................................................................................ 1

1.3 Project Status ........................................................................................................... 2

2 Review and Amendments to the CEMP ....................................................................... 3

3 Environmental Performance ............................................................................................. 4

4 Summary of Environmental Monitoring ...................................................................... 6

5 Environmental Incidents .................................................................................................... 7


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Acronyms and Terms

Acronym/Term Definition BVSC Bega Valley Shire Council CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan

Consistency assessment An assessment of whether a proposed activity for the purpose of the SSI is consistent with the terms of approval

Construction

Includes all physical work required to construct the SSI, other than the following low impact work:

a. Survey works including carrying out general alignment survey, installing survey controls (including installation of global positioning system (GPS)), installing repeater stations, carrying out survey of existing and future utilities and building and road dilapidation surveys, and hydrographic survey;

b. Background and/or baseline monitoring works; c. Investigations including investigative drilling and

excavation; d. Establishment of ancillary facilities in approved locations

or in locations meeting the criteria identified in Conditions A9 and Condition A11 of the approval including constructing ancillary facility access roads and providing utilities to the facility;

e. Operation of ancillary facilities if the ER has determined the operational activities will have minimal impact on the environment and community;

f. Minor clearing and relocation of native vegetation, as identified in the EIS/Submissions Report;

g. Installation of mitigation measures including erosion and sediment controls, temporary exclusion fencing for sensitive areas and acoustic treatments;

h. Relocation and connection of utilities where the relocation or connection does not present a significant risk to the environment as determined by the ER;

i. Archaeological testing under the Code of practice for archaeological investigation of Aboriginal objects in NSW (DECCW 2010) or archaeological monitoring undertaken in association with [a]-[i] above to ensure that there is no impact on heritage items;

j. Other activities determined by the ER to have minimal environmental impact which may include construction of minor access roads, temporary relocation of pedestrian and cycle paths and the provision of property access; and

k. Maintenance of existing buildings and structures


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Acronym/Term Definition required to facilitate the carrying out of the SSI.

However, where heritage items, or threatened species, populations or ecological communities (within the meaning of the EP&A Act) are affected or potentially affected by any low impact work, that work is construction, unless otherwise determined by the Secretary in consultation with OEH or DPI Fisheries (in the case of impact upon fish, aquatic invertebrates or marine vegetation). The low impact work described in this definition becomes construction with the approval of a Construction Environmental Management Plan.

Department NSW Department of Planning and Environment DoEE Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Energy DPI – Fisheries NSW Department of Primary Industries – Fisheries

Dumping Activities

Defined in the Sea Dumping Permit Variation as: means all activities associated with the dumping permitted under this permit, including:

(i) the loading for the purpose of dumping of dredged material;

(ii) the dumping of the material at the prescribed disposal site

ER The Environmental Representative for the SSI

Incident

An occurrence or set of circumstances that:

Causes, or threatens to cause, material harm to the environment, community or any member of the community, being actual or potential harm to the health or safety of human beings or to threatened species, endangered ecological communities or ecosystems that is not trivial; or

Results in non-compliance with the approval.

Note: this meaning of “material harm” applies for the purpose of the approval only

Marine Species Means all whales, dolphins and marine turtles listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Monitoring zone The area within a 300 metre radius of the (dredging disposal) vessel

Proponent The person identified as such in Schedule 1 of the SSI approval and any other person carrying out any part of the SSI from time to time

Sea Dumping Permit Variation

Sea Dumping Permit (SD2015/3102) Variation issued by DoEE under the Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1981, dated 27 April 2017

Secretary Secretary of the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (or nominee, whether nominated before or after the date in


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Acronym/Term Definition which the SSI approval was granted)

Sensitive receivers

Includes residences, educational institutions (including preschools, schools, universities, TAFE colleges), health care facilities (including nursing homes, hospitals), religious facilities (including churches), child care centres, passive recreation areas (including outdoor grounds used for teaching), active recreation areas (including parks and sports grounds), commercial premises (including film and television studios, research facilities ,entertainment spaces, temporary accommodation such as caravan parks and camping grounds, restaurants, office premises, retail spaces and industrial premises), and others as identified by the Secretary

SSI The State Significant Infrastructure, as generally described in Schedule 1 (SSE 7734), the carrying out of which is approved under the terms of the approval

Whales Species listed under the Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)


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1 Introduction The Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension Project (the Project) includes the extension of the existing Eden Breakwater Wharf and associated dredging.

The Infrastructure Approval (SSI Approval No. 7734) was granted for the Project by the Executive Director, Priority Projects Assessment (as delegate of the Minister for Planning) on 5 July 2017.

The Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and CEMP Sub-plans have been prepared, approved by the Secretary of the Department of Planning and Environment (the Department) on the 22 August 2017, and implemented. Revised CEMP and CEMP Sub-plans relevant to Stage 21 of the Project were updated and subsequently approved by the Department.

This Environmental Representative (ER) Report (Report) addresses Condition A16(l) of the Infrastructure Approval. This Report provides an update on the environmental and social performance of the Project’s construction.

1.1 Purpose and Content of this Report

Condition A16(l) of the Infrastructure Approval requires an ER Report to be prepared and submitted to the Secretary for information each month. This will be submitted within seven days following the end of each month for the duration of Construction of the Project or as otherwise negotiated with the Secretary. The Report details the actions and decisions on matters for which the ER was responsible in the preceding month.

Further, Condition C16 requires the results of the Construction Monitoring Programs be submitted to the Secretary and relevant regulatory agencies, for information at the frequency identified in the relevant Construction Monitoring Program. Given the high frequency in which these reports have been prepared (weekly), a summary of the Construction Monitoring Results are contained in this Report.

Construction commenced on 4 September 2017, as marked by the arrival of the tugs, split-hopper barges and the dredge. This report covers construction activities from 1 March 2018 to 31 March 2018.

1.2 Project Description

The Project comprises the extension of the existing Eden Breakwater Wharf and dredging of the approach channel and berth pocket with offshore disposal, to accommodate the berthing of cruise ships of up to 325m in length.

1 Stage 2 is outlined in the Project Staging Report (Advisian 2017, as submitted to the Secretary 24 July 2017 in accordance with Condition A37 of the Infrastructure Approval)


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Key features of the Project include:

Extension of the existing wharf by approximately 95m

Installation of three mooring dolphins and two berthing dolphins

Installation of new landside bollards to restrain the ship’s bow

Dredging of up to 231,500m3 of in-situ material (including over-dredging allowance)

Transport and placement of the dredge material at an offshore disposal site

Installation of minor services (lighting, power, potable water and emergency water)

Installation of navigational aids.

The Eden Breakwater Wharf is located in Snug Cove, Eden, New South Wales and the proposed offshore disposal site is approximately six nautical miles offshore from Twofold Bay.

1.3 Project Status

Waterway Constructions was awarded the Stage 2 Marine Structures contract on 27 October 2017, with site access granted 7 March 2018 and construction works commenced on 27 March 2018.

During the period covered by this report (1 March 2018 to 31 March 2018), the following key activities were undertaken and milestones achieved relating to the Project:

Site enabling works

Offsite works related to the procurement and fabrication of piles and topside

Pile fabrication completed

Nearby building conditions surveys

Asbestos pipework removal.


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2 Review and Amendments to the CEMP The CEMP and CEMP Sub-plans for Stage 1 of the Project were formally approved by the Secretary on 22 August 2017.

The CEMP and CEMP Sub-plans for Stage 2 of the Project were prepared and submitted to the Department for approval. The CEMP and CEMP Sub-plans were approved by the Secretary on 28 February 2018.

During this reporting period, no reviews or minor amendments were made to the CEMP and/or CEMP Sub-plans.


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3 Environmental Performance Environmental performance was measured through observation of construction activities and identification of continual improvement opportunities. For this reporting period, there were no environmental performance issues identified.

3.1 ER site visits

An ER site visit was conducted over the 28 – 29 March 2018. The following activities were undertaken:

Attendance at the Community Consultative Committee (CCC) meeting held on the evening of the 28 March 2018. No issues were raised at the meeting.

ER audit (refer to Section 3.2 for audit details and outcomes).

3.2 Environmental Audit

In addition to the regular weekly inspections and daily surveillance being conducted by Project surveillance officers and the Contractor, an environmental audit was completed by the ER on 29 March 2018, refer to Appendix A: Audit Report 4 – March 2018.

3.2.1 Audit Methodology

The purpose of the audit was to review the conditions of approvals, requirements of the construction environmental plans and other contractor processes and assess the level of implementation and compliance, and the overall environmental performance related to the construction of the Project.

The audit included an assessment of the following themes:

• General (compliance to approvals, plans and permits)

• Noise, Vibration and Air Quality

• Traffic, Transport and Access

• Water Quality

• Marine Ecology

• Waste Management

• Hazardous Substances

• Incident Management

• Sea Dumping.

The audit was undertaken with a combination of interviews, document review and site inspections with key personnel.


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3.2.2 Audit Findings

All actions from previous audits have been closed out.

During the audit the following was noted:

Comprehensive HSE procedures and processes have been prepared

An environmental risk assessment has been undertaken and incorporated into management plans

Inspections and auditing processes have been implemented

Detailed environmental construction management plans covering Stage 2 activities have been prepared

A detailed induction has been prepared and implemented.

Overall the Stage 2 site activities have been reviewed and environmental risks identified. Management plans and procedure have been prepared to manage the identified risks.

There were three observations or areas for improvement identified noting that Construction works on site are due to commence on the 9 April 2018.

Traffic, Transport and Access: Truck Routes are attached to the purchase orders to suppliers, however, routes are not provided in the induction. Waterway Constructions to consider including in the site induction by the 9 April 2018.

Traffic, Transport and Access: Requirements for the use of exhaust brakes are attached to the purchase orders to suppliers, however, this requirement is not provided in the induction. Waterway Constructions to consider including in the site induction by the 9 April 2018.

Incident management: Spill response equipment available, however, locations for the spill kits need to be identified by Waterway Constructions within the work area and placement to occur by the 9 April 2018.


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4 Summary of Environmental Monitoring Monitoring for Stage 2 of the Project is limited to observations on aquatic ecology, water quality, noise amenity and air quality. The following should be noted for this reporting period noting that only minor enabling works were completed in the reporting period:

No air or noise impacts were observed.

No cetacean sightings were recorded in the vicinity of the project activities.

No adverse water quality observations were reported.


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5 Environmental Incidents Zero environmental incidents have occurred on the Project.


Audit Report 4 – March 2018 Appendix A:

Environmental Audit 4 - March 2018 Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension 6 April 2018

Level 17, 141 Walker St North Sydney NSW 2060 Australia

301311-13734-EN-REP-0026

www.advisian.com

Department of Industry Environmental Audit 4 - March 2018 Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension

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Disclaimer

This report has been prepared on behalf of and for the exclusive use of Department of Industry, and is subject to and issued in accordance with the agreement between Department of Industry and Advisian.

Advisian accepts no liability or responsibility whatsoever for it in respect of any use of or reliance upon this report by any third party.

Copying this report without the permission of Department of Industry and Advisian is not permitted.

Project No: 301311-13734-EN-REP-0026 – Environmental Audit 4 - March 2018: Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension

Rev Description Author Review Advisian Approval Date

Rev B Issued for review

S Wakefield

C Steele

S Wakefield

29 Mar 18

Rev 0 Issued for use

S Wakefield

C Steele

S Wakefield

6 Apr 18


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Table of Contents 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Purpose of the Audit ............................................................................................. 1

1.2 Project Description ................................................................................................ 1

1.3 Project Progress ...................................................................................................... 2

2 Audit Methodology ............................................................................................................. 3

3 Previous Audit Findings ..................................................................................................... 5

4 Audit Findings ....................................................................................................................... 6

5 Audit Actions ......................................................................................................................... 8

Table List Table 4-2: Previous Audit Findings and Action .......................................................................................................... 5

Table 4-1: Key Personnel Interviewed ............................................................................................................................ 6

Table 4-2: Audit Findings Summary ............................................................................................................................... 7

Table 5-1: Action Plan .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Appendix List Audit Checklist Appendix A


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1 Introduction The Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension Project (the Project) includes the extension of the existing Eden Breakwater Wharf and associated dredging. The Construction of the Project will be delivered in two stages under two separate contracts by a Dredging and Scour Protection Contractor (Stage 1) and Marine Structures Contractor (Stage 2). The Stage 1 and Stage 2 activities onsite will occur in series. Stage 1 of the Project has been completed and Stage 2 is currently in the early stages of commencement, with Waterway Constructions the current Principal Contractor onsite.

The Infrastructure Approval (SSI Approval No. 7734) was granted for the Project by the Executive Director, Priority Projects Assessment (as delegate of the Minister for Planning) on 5 July 2017. The following approvals, permits and licences also apply to the construction of the Project:

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) Referral Decision

Sea Dumping Permit Variation

Environmental Protection Licence (EPL)

Harbour Master Approval.

The Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and CEMP Sub-plans have been prepared and approved by the Secretary of the Department of Planning and Environment (DP&E)..

1.1 Purpose of the Audit

The purpose of the audit was to review the conditions of approvals, requirements of the CEMP and CEMP Sub-plans and other contractor processes and assess the level of implementation and compliance, and the overall environmental performance related to the construction of the Project.

Compliance auditing is a requirement of Conditions A24 to A27 of the Infrastructure Approval. This audit does not represent the annual compliance audit described in the Infrastructure Approval; however, it can be used to support or inform it.

1.2 Project Description

The Project comprises the extension of the existing Eden Breakwater Wharf and dredging of the approach channel and berth pocket with offshore disposal, to accommodate the berthing of cruise ships of up to 325m in length.

Key features of the Project include:

Extension of the existing wharf by approximately 95m

Installation of three mooring dolphins and two berthing dolphins

Installation of new landside bollards to restrain the ship’s bow

Dredging of up to 231,500m3 of in-situ material (including over-dredging allowance)


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Transport and placement of the dredge material at an offshore disposal site

Installation of minor services (lighting, power, potable water and emergency water)

Installation of navigational aids.

The Eden Breakwater Wharf is located in Snug Cove, Eden, New South Wales and the proposed offshore disposal site is approximately six nautical miles offshore from Twofold Bay.

1.3 Project Progress

The Project is progressing in general accordance with the schedule, key points are discussed below:

Dredging was completed on 15 November 2017, the dredge spread was demobilised from Eden.

Approximately 210,000m³ of material was dredged and disposed of at the disposal ground

Scour protection mattress fabrication and installation was completed 8 February.

Placement of grout bags between the existing wharf and the scour protection was completed 21 February, marking the completion of Stage 1 construction activities.

Waterway Constructions was awarded the Stage 2 Marine Structures contract on 27 October 2017.

Offsite works related to the procurement and fabrication of piles and topside has commenced.

Pile fabrication is complete and piles are en route to Eden.

Building conditions surveys have commenced.


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2 Audit Methodology The construction contractors and Principal (Department of Industry) must comply with the following approvals, licences and permits:

Infrastructure Approval

EPBC Act Referral Decision

Sea Dumping Permit Variation (not applicable to the Stage 2 of the Project)

EPL (not applicable to the Stage 2 of the Project)

Harbour Master Approval.

The Construction Contractors and Principal are responsible for implementing the following plans:

CEMP (Revision 5, 15 February 2018)

Traffic, Access and Transport CEMP Sub-plan – Stage 2, incorporating Traffic and Pedestrian Access Plan (Revision 0, 1 February 2018)

Noise and Vibration CEMP Sub-plan – Stage 2, incorporating Night Dredging Protocol and Noise Monitoring Construction Monitoring Program (Revision 1, 6 February 2018)

Aquatic Ecology CEMP Sub-plan incorporating Marine Ecology Construction Monitoring Program (Revision 1, 9 August 2017)

Water Quality CEMP Sub-plan Stage 2 incorporating Water Quality Construction Monitoring Program (Revision 0, 8 February 2018)

Community Consultation Strategy (Revision 3, 24 November 2017)

Staging Report (Revision 0, 24 July 2017).

An Audit Checklist was developed (refer to Appendix A) as a guide to review important information relating the construction of the Project. The information required to measure compliance and environmental performance relate to the above-mentioned conditions of approvals, permits and licences, as well as, the content of the CEMP and CEMP Sub-plans. As such, the checklist focused on the key requirements of the Project approvals and the management plans and included the following themes:

General

Noise, vibration, and air quality

Traffic, transport and access

Water quality

Marine ecology

Waste management

Hazardous substances

Incident management


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Sea dumping requirements (not applicable to the Stage 2 of the Project).

To obtain the relevant information to measure compliance and environmental performance, interviews were held with relevant personnel to ask questions and confirm documentation and inform the Audit Checklist.

A site visit was also undertaken to confirm the information provided in the interviews.

Based on the findings of the audit, actions were documented including responsibility and timeframe for the action to be closed out. Observations and/or areas for improvement were also documented. This audit reviewed the actions and status from previous Environmental Audits.


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3 Previous Audit Findings Table 3-1 outlines the actions from previous audits and the progress.

Table 3-1: Previous Audit Findings and Progress

Action required Responsibility Response and due date

Dilapidation surveys have been completed for potentially impacted roads. It is recommended, further surveys to be undertaken for buildings prior to vibration activities being conducted.

Principal Closed out

Emergency drill schedule to be developed and implemented for Waterway Constructions operations.

Heron; Waterway Constructions

Closed out

Spill response equipment is maintained and accessible on the crane; however, land-based spill kits numbers and locations to be reviewed and installed as required.

Heron; Waterway Constructions

Closed out


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4 Audit Findings The audit was conducted on the 29 March 2018, onsite by Simon Wakefield, the Environmental Representative for the Project. The audit was with Waterway Constructions.

Key personnel interviewed for the audit are outlined in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1: Key Personnel Interviewed

Name Company Position

Johnny Murray Waterway Constructions HSE advisor

Rob Davies Waterway Constructions Project manager

During the audit there were no non-conformances identified and the following was noted:

Comprehensive HSE procedures and processes have been prepared

An environmental risk assessment has been undertaken and incorporated into management plans

Inspections and auditing processes have been implemented

Detailed environmental construction management plans covering Stage 2 activities have been prepared

A detailed induction has been prepared and implemented.

Overall the Stage 2 site activities have been reviewed and environmental risks identified. Management plans and procedure have been prepared to manage the identified risks.

There were three observations or areas for improvement identified:

Traffic, Transport and Access: Truck Routes are attached to the purchase orders to suppliers, however, routes are not provided in the induction. Consider including in the site induction.

Traffic, Transport and Access: Requirements for the use of exhaust brakes are attached to the purchase orders to suppliers, however, this requirement is not provided in the induction. Consider including in the site induction.

Incident management: Spill response equipment available, however, locations for the spill kits need to be identified within the work area and placement to occur.

The findings of the audit are summarised in Table 4-2 and the completed checklist is attached at Appendix A.


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Table 4-2: Audit Findings Summary

Audit theme Conformances Non-conformances Observations

General 12 0 0

Noise, vibration, and air quality 13 0 0

Traffic, transport and access 6 0 2

Water quality 8 0 0

Marine ecology 5 0 0

Waste management 6 0 0

Hazardous substances 5 0 0

Incident management 5 0 1

Sea dumping requirements Not applicable to the Stage 2 of the Project


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5 Audit Actions Based on the observations and areas for improvement an Action Plan was developed and provided in Table 5-1. The actions correspond to the observations or areas for improvement identified in Section 4.

Table 5-1: Action Plan

No. Action required Responsibility Due date

1 Consider including information on trucking routes in the site induction

Waterway Constructions 9 April 2018

2 Consider including information regarding the use of exhaust brakes in the site induction


3 Locations for spill kits to be identified within the work area and placement to occur



Audit Checklist Appendix A

Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension Environmental Audit Form

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SECTION 1: GENERAL

Audit Completed by: Simon Wakefield Position: Environmental Representative (ER)

Site: Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension Project: Stage 1 Date: 29 March 2018

Time: 07:30am onwards

Name of Contractor/s onsite: Waterway Constructions

SECTION 2: AUDIT ITEMS COMPLIANCE

Item Comment Y N N/A Action Item

General:

Weekly inspection process Principal’s representative will undertake weekly surveillance inspections with Waterway Constructions, actions will be provided in a register along with a timeframe.

Waterway Constructions undertakes an additional daily and weekly reviews relating to HSE issues.

Ancillary facilities not identified in the EIS or RTS have not been established without ER consultation

Not applicable.

Project permits/approvals generally adhered to All project permit/approvals sighted, implementation to follow.

Site induction reviewed and records up-to-date and complete

Comprehensive induction and register sighted.

Project permits, approvals, management plans, JHA’s, risk assessments etc. are available to all personnel as relevant

All plans available (hard copy and electronic) and sighted. Waterway Constructions’ CEMP also sighted.

Risk assessments, risk descriptors, safe work method methods and safe work method statements sighted.

Waterway Constructions’ risk assessment for Stage 2 sighted.

Significant risks reviewed monthly and as a result of project changes.

Toolbox talks conducted regularly, including environmental management items

Waterway Constructions presents toolboxes weekly, sign-on sheet sighted.

Approved work hours adhered to Project work hours outlined in the induction.

Community consultation ongoing and impacts managed appropriately

CLG (now CCC) meeting has been set up for over 24 months, with monthly meetings being conducted.


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Complaints are handled in a prompt and responsive manner and appropriate management actions are being implemented

Complaints procedure implemented including 1800 number (24hr), complaints investigation process implemented, complaints closed out within a reasonable timeframe.

Project Risk Assessment revisited regularly and as required (i.e. due to change in scope, inspections, identification of hazard, etc.)

Risk workshop undertaken and risk register reviewed monthly and following identified changes to project scope/activity.

Appropriate investigations completed to minimise risks to existing utilities and services prior to works being conducted

The EIS and management plans, and contractor and principal experience used to assist the risk assessment. The risk assessment process has defined risk descriptors to also assist the risk assessment process.

Staff trained in and aware of their obligations in relation to heritage discoveries and appropriate procedures in place in the event an item is discovered

Information included in the induction.

Continual improvements, any hazards or observations

Safety Leadership Team meetings set up, including behavioural-based safety reviews.

Noise, Vibration and Air Quality:

Vessel and plant maintenance records Inspections and maintenance records kept.

Pre-starts (STARRT) will occur daily.

Emergency stops and controls identified and accessible

Stops, controls and accessibility will be in place for equipment.

Appropriate reverse beepers/lights installed on mobile equipment

Beepers or squawkers employed on construction equipment only.

Vessels, vehicles and plant are switched off when not in use, and not left idling

Procedure in place and will be implemented onsite.

Noise attenuation such as mufflers, are fitted to plant as appropriate

The project will use a cushioned piling hammer to reduce noise impacts.

Site arranged so as to minimise noise emissions toward sensitive receivers where possible

The site layout is in accordance with the EIS and CEMP.

Dust generation minimised and controlled appropriately

No dust issues expected onsite, however procedures include sprinkler/watering for dust suppression.

No persistent dark emissions Monitoring through maintenance records and observations.


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Above-water noise monitoring being conducted as required by the Noise and Vibration CEMP Sub-plan

Noise monitoring to commence two days prior to the start of piling.

Required respite periods are being adhered to One hour respite will be implemented between 12pm and 2pm as well as unplanned respite.

Work scheduled to minimise the number of noisy plant and equipment operating at any one time

Work schedules will be confirmed prior to the start of dredging.

Alternatives to high vibration plant and equipment will be used where possible

The project will use a cushioned piling hammer to reduce vibration impacts.

Trial vibration measurements completed prior to the commencement of pile driving activities to ensure compliance to limits set out in the Assessing Vibration: A Technical Guideline and the German Standard DIN 4150-3-1999 Structural Vibration – Part 3 Effects of Vibration on Structures

Vibration monitoring to commence two days prior to the start of piling.

Traffic, Transport and Access:

Dilapidation surveys completed Dilapidation surveys completed for potentially impacted roads.

Further surveys underway for nearby buildings

Safe access maintained for pedestrians and vehicles

Access for vehicles and pedestrians is safe and complies with management plans.

Truck routes adhered to Truck routes sighted.

Routes not provided in the induction however are attached to the purchase orders to suppliers.

1

Exhaust brakes are not used in built up areas Procedure not provided in the induction, however are attached to the purchase orders to suppliers.

2

Appropriate signage in use Signage sighted, the site is well signed.

Movement of vessels is in accordance with Harbour Master Instructions

Movements will be in accordance with the Harbour Master’s instructions. Weekly vessel movement sheet sighted.

Water Quality:

Critical hose register and inspection records NA.

Bunkering SOP in place SOP sighted.


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Stormwater and drain sediment controls in place, maintained and work effectively

Controls sighted.

Vessel risk assessments and IMS inspections completed prior to departure for Port of Eden

Risk assessments implemented.

IMS inspections implemented, mitigation and management practices appropriate.

Water Quality monitoring being undertaken as required by the Water Quality Management CEMP Sub-plan

Observation-based monitoring will be implemented.

Water Quality response limits and management actions adhered to

Observation-based monitoring will be implemented.

Floating booms and silt curtains installed and operational as relevant

Driven piles will incorporate floating booms and drilled piles will incorporate silt curtains.

Ballast water management in place:

- with no discharge to Port of Eden waterways

- exchange by domestic vessels avoided

No ballast will be discharged into the Port of Eden

International vessels have undergone pre-arrival, arrival and post-arrival inspections in accordance with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources procedures

Two vessels for the project will be from international waters 1) for the piles and 2) for the jackets. Procedures prepared and implemented.

Marine Ecology:

No anchoring occurring over sensitive areas Protocol implemented.

Construction areas and mooring areas as defined are adhered to

Exclusion zones procedures in place, included in the induction.

Cetacean logs/register maintained and actions considered appropriate when within proximity of marine species

Cetacean logs/register sighted.

Transit to and from the material disposal site is via designated sailing routes

NA

Piling operation/restrike testing and shut-down procedures are in place and being adhered to in accordance with the EPBC referral decision notice

Procedures sighted.

Pile drive records are completed correctly and retained

Record sheet sighted.

Waste Management:

No loose rubbish, waste and recycling bins available

Good housekeeping identified onsite. Bins and segregation areas/bins provided.


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Appropriate waste storage areas, segregation, etc. Waste management storage areas sighted.

Bins and segregation provided for various waste types.

Waste assessed, classified and tracked in accordance with the NSW Waste Classification Guidelines and waste receipts retained

Procedure for waste tracking outlined in the waste management plan.

Ablution blocks serviced regularly Ablution blocks onsite will be serviced on a weekly basis as a minimum.

Smoking areas delineated (away from flammable material) and waste receptacle available

Appropriate smoking areas provided.

Appropriate asbestos handling measures are implemented

Asbestos handling procedures prepared and implemented.

Hazardous Substances:

Stored appropriately and labelled correctly Hazardous substances will be stored, bunded and labelled appropriately.

SDS register available and up-to-date Waterway Constructions’ SDS register sighted.

Signage adequate Complies.

Lowest level of hazardous substances practicable stored onsite

Complies.

Hazardous materials adequately bunded As above, hazardous substances will be stored, bunded and labelled appropriately.

Incident Management:

Emergency drill schedule and records Schedule sighted

Emergency equipment maintained and easily accessible

Equipment maintained and accessible.

Spill response equipment available (onsite and on board vessels) and personnel trained in its use

Spill response equipment available, however need to be located in the work areas.

3

Appropriate emergency response procedures are in place

Procedures sighted and appropriate.

Appropriate incident notification procedures are in place, and understood by all staff

Procedures sighted and appropriate.

Sea Dumping requirements:


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Marine species observation prior to and during dumping activities as required by the Sea Dumping Permit are being adhered to

NA

Disposal run sheets are being completed and retained

NA

Barge is within the disposal ground prior to being dumped

NA

Dredge material is dumped so that it is evenly distributed over the disposal site

NA

SECTION 3:

General Comments: Highlights/Best Practice:

• Comprehensive HSE procedures and processes prepared

• An environmental risk assessment undertaken and incorporated into management plans

• Inspections and auditing processes implemented • Detailed environmental construction management

plans covering Stage 2 activities prepared • A detailed induction prepared and implemented

• The site activities have been reviewed and risks identified. Management plans and procedure have been prepared to manage the identified risks.

4. ACTION MANAGEMENT

No. Action required Resp. Due date

1 Traffic, Transport and Access: Truck Routes are attached to the purchase orders to suppliers, however, routes are not provided in the induction. Consider including in the site induction.


2 Traffic, Transport and Access: Requirements for the use of exhaust brakes are attached to the purchase orders to suppliers, however, this requirement is not provided in the induction. Consider including in the site induction.


3 Incident management: Spill response equipment available, however, locations for the spill kits to be identified within the work area and placement to occur.


Name: Company: Position:

Simon Wakefield Advisian ER

Johnny Murray Waterway Constructions HSE Advisor

Rob Davies Waterway Constructions Project Manager

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