table d.1 statement of proposal alignment with the swan

BARGE CO. BARGE ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS AND ALIGNMENT

Table D.1 Statement of Proposal Alignment with the Swan River Protection Strategy

Strategy Action Description of Alignment to Strategy Supporting Document(s)

Objective 1: Increase management coordination and collaboration between organisations with Riverpark responsibilities

1 Implement and review the strategy

1.1 Establish a RPS Advisory Group

N/A – This is the responsibility of the regulators.

1.2 Establish collaborative agreements between management organisations

Biennial and five-yearly reports to be delivered to the Minister for Environment, partners and the community

Objective 2: Improve water quality and manage environmental flows

2 Reduce nutrients, organic material and sediment entering the Swan and Canning rivers

2.1 Identify the levels and sources of nutrients, organic material and sediment entering the Swan and Canning rivers

N/A – This is the responsibility of the

regulators. Notwithstanding this, and Environmental Management System (EMS)

will be development prior to the

commencement of operations to minimise the risk of unintended discharges into the

river.

2.2 Develop and implement Swan Canning and local Water Quality Improvement Plans to achieve nutrient load reduction targets



2.3 Prescribe and apply intervention techniques to either trap nutrients, organic material and sediments in drains and tributaries, or to achieve source control of these contaminants

2.4 Improve management of fertiliser use to reduce nutrient loss from urban and rural land in the Swan Canning catchment

2.5 Implement actions arising from the urban water drainage partnership addressing strategic issues in the Swan Canning catchment

2.6 Improve planning schemes and policies to achieve a net decrease in nutrient inputs from future land development

3 Reduce non-nutrient contaminants entering the Swan and Canning rivers

3.1 Regulate and manage pollution from contaminated sites, prescribed premises and other commercial activities with the potential to cause pollution

N/A – This is the responsibility of the regulators. Notwithstanding this, an

Environmental Management System (EMS)

will be development prior to the commencement of operations to minimise



3.2 Maintain inventory database of confirmed contaminated sites in the catchment, monitor appropriate remediation for sites and use the clean-up notice provisions of the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 as required.

the risk of unintended discharges into the

river.

3.3 Maintain an inventory of sources of pollution incidents

3.4 Undertake action to address identified sources of pollution

Should pollution as a result of Barge Co.’s operations be identified, appropriate

incident response and clean-up measures will be undertaken in accordance with the

Operational Environmental Management Plan (to be prepared) and the Emergency

and Security Management Plan. A review of

associated systems will then be undertaken to prevent a reoccurrence.

Emergency and Security Management Plan

4 Undertake intervention works and/ or programs to improve or maintain water quality

4.1 Increase dissolved oxygen levels in the Swan and Canning rivers where required


regulators.

4.2 Investigate approaches to moderate and reduce the prevalence of algal blooms

4.3 Adapt the use of oxygenation and other innovative technologies to manage future water quality issues as climate change science is updated



5 Maintain or improve environmental flows to rivers

5.1 Investigate, plan and manage environmental flows to the Swan and Canning rivers


regulators. The only potential flows resulting from this proposal are from the

barge to the receiving water. The barge is designed to be a closed system, where first

flush runoff from the roof and deck is collected and diverted to tanks in the hull.

Sewage and grey water will also be

collected in tanks. There will be no deliberate discharges to water.

Waste Management Plan

Objective 3: Ensure management decisions are based on appropriate knowledge

6 Coordinate a water quality and ecological health monitoring and evaluation program

6.1 Undertake river and catchment-based water quality monitoring program to measure compliance against management targets

N/A – This is the responsibility of the regulators. Barge Co does not intend to

undertake routine environmental monitoring

as part of its operations. Monitoring is only intended to occur in the event of a

hazardous chemical spill. Such monitoring would be undertaken in consultation with

DPaW.

6.2 Establish a program to monitor non-nutrient contaminants entering, and in, the river system

6.3 Monitor and report on the extent and severity of algal blooms and other events affecting water quality

6.4 Develop a suite of ecological health indicators to support reporting



7 Manage fish communities to maintain diversity and abundance

7.1 Manage aquatic resources in the Swan Canning River system using a risk-based management framework


regulators. Barge Co expects to have minimal to no interaction with fish, except

for passive interactions which would be expected as part of normal craft activities.

7.2 Protect and monitor the stock status of priority species in the Swan Canning river system according to risk

7.3 Investigate fish re-stocking where appropriate

7.4 Involve recreational fishers and commercial tour operators with monitoring fish stocks

7.5 Promote responsible fishing behaviour (e.g. abiding by catch limits, protecting shoreline vegetation, using fishing platforms provided and using rubbish bins for unwanted tackle, bait packaging and other refuse)

8 Protect and rehabilitate foreshore

Provide protection for riparian and/or aquatic vegetation


regulators. Additionally, this proposal will not require the development of the

foreshore and only existing infrastructure is to be used.

Provide guidance on best management practices for foreshore stabilisation

9.1 Manage riparian and/or aquatic weeds


regulators. Barge Co does not expect its



9 Reduce the adverse impacts of introduced plants and animals in the Riverpark

9.2 Coordinate the management of declared plant species

operations to contribute to the introduction

of invasive species. The barge will be manufactured in China and shipped to

Fremantle in containers in accordance with the Department of Agriculture and Water

Resources (Commonwealth) biosecurity requirements. The barge will be put

together in Fremantle and thus will not

come into contact with marine or riverine areas external to WA.

9.3 Where resources allow, investigate and map the extent of occurrence of feral fish and invasive species, and mitigate impacts by directing efforts into the early control of invasive species

10 Maintain environmental values of the Riverpark with the community

10.1 Administer legislation to manage the Riverpark including the use of vessels and facilitate safe community use

N/A – It is the responsibility of the

regulators to administer the legislation.

Barge Co will ensure it meets all of its approval and licence conditions to ensure

safe operations. Barge Co will ensure it has appropriate safety systems and trained

personnel to operate safely.

10.2 Maintain an incident response capability to ensure public safety and environment protection

Barge Co will have an Emergency and

Security Management Plan in place prior to operations to assist with the management

of incidents, such as:

Fire or explosion;

Medical emergency;

Hazardous material spill / gas leak;

Bomb threat;

Person overboard;

Collision of grounding leading to hull

damage / barge submersion; Electrical failure;

Lost child / missing persons; and

Extreme weather conditions.

Emergency and Security Management

Plan



Additionally, in order to manage potential

risks to the environment, an environmental management system will be in place prior to

the commencement of operations.

11 Improve understanding of Riverpark ecosystem through research

11.1 Investigate threats to ecosystem integrity and their processes


regulators. Through the development approval process, Barge Co believes it will

have appropriate measures in place to minimise potential impacts on Perth Water

from its operations.

11.2 Improve understanding of the biophysical environment of the Riverpark

12 Increase community understanding and engagement with natural and cultural heritage

12.1 Assess, recognise and protect sites with a high level of cultural heritage significance

The proposal will have minimal impact on the Swan Caning river system and will be in

keeping with activities and operations

currently undertaken. The only development required is the installation of a mooring at

Perth Water. Despite this, Barge Co recognises the importance of the Swan

Canning river system to Perth’s indigenous population and understands that the river is

a Registered Aboriginal Site. As such,

appropriate consultation will take place with Whadjuk Elders via the South West

Aboriginal Land and Sea Council (SWALSC). Based on this consultation, Barge Co will

liaise with the Department of Aboriginal

Affairs (DAA) to ascertain whether Section 18 consent is required. A heritage

consultant has been engaged by Barge Co to assist with this process.

Correspondence from DAA to DPaW re Part 5 Swan River Perth and Point

Walter Install Two Moorings for

Restaurant Barge – Barge Co, reference 2015/0227-01, 14

November 2016



12.2 Develop interpretive and educational opportunities incorporating the cultural resources of the area

N/A – this is the responsibility of the

regulators.

12.3 Provide publicly accessible information and maps detailing important cultural and natural sites and structures in the Riverpark


regulators.

Barge Co will respect all culturally and naturally significant sites in its area of

operations.

12.4 Work with relevant Noongar groups to manage the Riverpark

As previously stated, Barge Co will consult

the Whadjuk peoples on the proposal and advise them of intended management

measures to maintain the integrity of the river in which the proposed activities will

occur.



13 Maintain and improve safe access for Riverpark visitors

13.1 Promote public use and enjoyment of the Riverpark

Perth is a vibrant city with a full range of

hospitality and entertainment services. The Government is promoting these services to

a growing local and international visitor stream. However, the city is short of large,

premium venues, and most are indoors. Few capture the natural beauty of the river

or ocean, capitalise on the Perth climate or

reflect on the sophistication of Perth itself. These factors are a gap in Perth’s

hospitality/entertainment offering. Barge Co. will fill the gap in Perth’s

hospitality/entertainment offering with its

unique, oasis barge. Combining Perth’s urban sophistication and its pristine

waterways and beaches, Barge Co. will create a premium event and entertainment

platform, which will increase public access and enjoyment of the river.

DPaW Proposal, Barge Co.

13.2 Maintain and improve the level of safe public access to and along foreshore areas in the Riverpark

As indicated above, the proposal will fill a gap in Perth’s hospitality and entertainment

services, by providing the public greater

access to the Swan Canning river system. The operation will be managed safely in

accordance with standard vessel design requirements and DoT requirements.




13.3 Improve access to public/ courtesy moorings and short-stay pens

An installation of a mooring is proposed in

the vicinity of the courtesy moorings immediately to the south west of Elizabeth

Quay, which may result in one of the courtesy moorings being relocated. The

exact location of the mooring is to be determined and will be selected in

consultation with the DPaW River Park Unit.

Any impacts and resultant mitigation will be determined during this consultation.


Mooring location map

Mooring Plan

13.4 Implement a rational management system for dinghy storage on foreshore areas

N/A – dinghy management along the

foreshore is not applicable to this proposal.

13.5 Facilitate safe use of vessels on waterways – maintain navigation aids in the Swan and Canning rivers to facilitate safe passage through the navigation channels

The barge does not have its own propulsion system. Movement of the barge will be

completed by tug boats with qualified crew

on board. Total Marine Services (TAMS) has been identified as the leaders in this field in

Perth, and activities are currently underway to engage their services. TAMS operates to

a comprehensive vessel management

system that is in compliance with ISO and AMSA requirements. Whilst underway,

interactions with other river users will be the responsibility of the tug boat captains.

TAMS will also be responsible for mooring

the barge to the proposed Perth Water mooring point.

The proposed mooring location is away

from established channels. Thus the barge

Mooring location map

Mooring Plan



will not impact vessel movements once

moored.

Service vessels will be used to ferry passengers from the jetty to the moored

barge, to bring supplies and to remove waste. An appropriately licenced vessel

operator will be contracted to provide these

services.

13.6 Coordinate primary contact water quality monitoring at popular swimming locations and report conditions to the community

N/A – this is not applicable to the proposal and is the responsibility of the regulators.

13.7 Develop a Shared Asset Management System to link funding/assets/damage to enable forecasting and prioritising of foreshore improvement works

N/A – this is not applicable to the proposal

and is the responsibility of the regulators.

13.8 Implement works to stabilise the riverbank where valuable infrastructure or recreational amenity is threatened by erosion



14 Manage public use requirements to minimise conflicts

14.1 Implement Aquatic Use Review and Management Framework for the Riverpark


regulators.

Objective 6: Provide access and a safe environment for Riverpark visitors

15 Enhance the standard of Riverpark facilities

15.1 Improve quality of existing public facilities and infrastructure




15.2 Establish a Swan Canning Riverpark Trail project including walking, cycling and kayaking trails



15.3 Improve walking and cycle ways including the implementation of the Recreational Shared Path Network along the rivers as set out in the Western Australian Bicycle Network Plan



16 Promote appropriate tourism activities

16.1 Support community events (e.g. Skyworks, Autumn River Festival and Blessing of the Rivers) and tourism opportunities on the river foreshore

Barge Co will support Tourism WA’s

Destination Perth Strategy by bringing the best of WA’s culture together by:

Providing a food and drink venue on the

river; Showcasing local produce and regional

specialties;

Capitalising on WA's famous beaches

and perfect sunsets; and

Offering a broad range of options from

informal, such as sunset cinemas, to formal such as weddings, private events

or ballets.


Objective 7: Improve public knowledge and understanding of the Riverpark

17 Facilitate opportunities for engagement with the Riverpark

17.1 Promote opportunities for community groups and individuals to be involved in on-ground conservation activities





17.2 Facilitate opportunities for local community groups, agencies, educational institutions and volunteers to be involved in research, behavioural change and sustainable living programs/ projects



17.3 Support local environmental groups to source additional funding


17.4 Promote active and healthy lifestyles that encourage the use of the Riverpark



17.5 Promote Riverpark identity through the media and major public and corporate events occurring in the Riverpark

Due to the unique offering, Barge Co will compliment other established facilities and

seeks to fill the gap in Perth’s hospitality/entertainment offering, to

enhance access to and enjoyment of the Riverpark by the whole community. No

other venue has the capacity and flexibility

to operate on the ocean and river offering visitors the true WA experience of Perth’s

natural beauty.



Objective 8: Improve the way we do business

18 Support appropriate development and businesses through planning and policy framework

18.1 Identify nodes for developing appropriate commercial opportunities in the Riverpark

The Perth Convention Bureau has indicated

there is an oversupply of accommodation and lack of event venues particularly for the

500+ delegate market that are seeking an event space with a difference. Barge Co also

seeks to fill this gap as an international tourist attraction, particularly in the

international business events market.


18.2 Ensure all commercial operators in the Riverpark meet high standards through licensing

Barge Co will obtain all necessary approvals

and licences/permits prior to operations, including from the following agencies:

DPaW;

DAA;

Department of Health;

Department of Environment;

Watercorp; and

Department of Transport.

18.3 Ensure River Reserve leases are managed in line with policy to best practice standards

A River Reserve lease will be sought from the DPaW River Park Unit following the

successful application for development approval.

19 Engage effectively in the statutory decision-making process

19.1 Provide clear guidance consistent with SPP 2.10 to developers of land adjacent to the foreshore

N/A – no development of land adjacent to the foreshore is required for this approval.


19.2 Apply water sensitive urban design principles and other existing policies and guidelines

These principles predominately apply to land based developments. However, the

intended design of the barge is such that grey water, including first flush runoff from

roof/deck and the kitchen/bar area, will be

captured and stored in grey water tanks. This water and black water from the

ablution containers will be treated. The resultant water will be reused to flush the

toilets. Excess water will be disposed of at a marine sullage point.

Waste Management Plan

19.3 Continue to collaborate on the development of precinct plans to support riverside development

N/A – this is the responsibility of the regulator.

The City of Perth Precinct Plan No. 8

Foreshore (version 2, March 2015) covers

the foreshore area around, but excluding, Elizabeth Quay. Its purpose to provide

guidance on land development approvals in that area. Whilst it touches on the function

of Perth Water as part of the city’s major

venues, beyond encouraging certain uses, the City of Perth does not have jurisdiction

over it.

The Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority

Central Perth Development Scheme (1 August 2012) and the Central Perth

Redevelopment Area Development Policies (undated) outline the design and approvals

requirements for development within Elizabeth Quay. The Barge Co proposal

abuts this area, but does not fall within the

jurisdiction of the Metropolitan

Correspondence from MRA to DPaW re Part 5 – Swan River Perth and

Point Walter – Install Two Moorings for Restaurant Barge – Barge Co,

reference 00062/617249, 5

December 2016


Redevelopment Authority (MRA). However, the MRA has indicated that concerns

regarding water safety, operating hours, noise impacts and liquor licensing have

been addressed.

20 Continually improve the statutory approval process

20.1 Review regulations and legislation to improve efficiency of the statutory assessment process


regulator.

20.2 Support implementation of streamlined processes under the South West Native Title Agreement to obtain Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 approvals for works in the Riverpark

N/A – implementation of these processes is not the responsibility of the proponent.

Barge Co intends to consult the Whadjuk

peoples (via SWALSC) on the proposal and

then liaise with the DAA on the need for Section 18 consent.

20.3 Monitor and enforce compliance with development approvals


regulator.

21 Identify and attract new sources of investment to achieve greater management outcomes

21.1 Develop mechanisms for attracting private sector financial support for conservation and community projects through corporate partnering and establishing a Swan Canning Rivers Foundation


21.2 Investigate opportunities to diversify and increase investment in the Riverpark


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