te hni al standard mas- vl-020 excavation and penetration

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MAS-CVL-020 Excavation and Penetration Procedure

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TECHNICAL STANDARD

MAS-CVL-020 Excavation and Penetration Procedure

(Uncontrolled when printed) MAS-CVL-020-V1

MAS-CVL-020 Excavation and Penetration Procedure Technical Standard

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DISCLAIMER

This procedure has been developed by Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Ltd (Melbourne Airport) for

use in the construction and maintenance of works at Melbourne Airport in order to:

Provide guidance to persons planning and performing those works as to airport specific requirements;

and

Promote consistency in utilities infrastructure across the airport generally.

While Melbourne Airport expects users to comply with this procedure, users should keep in mind that in some

circumstances a higher standard than the minimum set out in this procedure may be warranted. In particular,

users are also required to:

Exercise their professional judgement as to whether this procedure is appropriate to the particular

circumstances;

Bring to the task their knowledge of other relevant industry standards and practices that should also

apply; and

Request from Melbourne Airport, authority to deviate from this procedure, and advise why such

deviation is appropriate.

The use of the information contained in this procedure is at the user’s sole risk. Melbourne Airport, its officers,

employees and agents:

Make no representations, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained in this

procedure;

Accept no liability for any use of the information contained in this procedure or reliance placed on it;

and

Make no representations, either express or implied, as to the suitability of the information contained

in this procedure for any particular purpose.

Melbourne Airport does not endorse, or in any respect warrant, any third party products or services by virtue

of any information, material or content referred to, included in, or accessible from this procedure.

Please note that this Procedure may be updated from time to time without notice and shall be subject to

Periodic Review as part of the Melbourne Airport Document Control Process (MAS-CVL-020). Users are

required to check they are referring to the most recent version.

Copyright in this document belongs to Melbourne Airport.

Document Number MAS-CVL-020 Excavation and Penetration Procedure

Approver Property Group - David Morgan Date 12.07.2019

Maintainer Property Group - Scott K. Evans Date 12.07.2019

Version 1 Revision Date 12/07/2019



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CONTENTS

1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................................................. 4

1.1 Mandatory and Non-Mandatory Requirements .................................................................................. 4

1.2 Limits of Procedure ................................................................................................................................ 4

1.3 Deviation from Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 4

2 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ........................................................................................................................................ 4

3 REFERENCES........................................................................................................................................................ 5

4 DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

4.1 Terms and Definitions ............................................................................................................................ 5

4.2 Abbreviations ......................................................................................................................................... 6

5 BODY OF PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................................................ 7

5.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................... 7

5.2 Permit Issuing ......................................................................................................................................... 8

5.3 Permit Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 8

5.4 Excavation Around & Near Underground Electric Lines...................................................................... 9

6 RISK & SAFETY................................................................................................................................................... 11

6.1 Communication .................................................................................................................................... 11

6.2 Safe Work Method Statements........................................................................................................... 11

7 INDEPENDENT SURVEYORS/ASSET LOCATING ............................................................................................... 12

8 SERVICE CLEARANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 13

9 APAM LOCAL PERMITS AND DEPARTMENTS ................................................................................................. 14

9.1 Other Forms, Permits & Procedures................................................................................................... 14

9.2 Department Contacts........................................................................................................................... 15

Appendix A AIRPORT & PERMIT CONDITIONS..................................................................................................... 18

Appendix B DOCUMENT SAMPLES....................................................................................................................... 20



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1 SCOPE

1.1 MANDATORY AND NON-MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

The following language key describes the requirements of imperative statements within this Standard. The

word:

Shall - describes mandatory requirements;

Should - describes non-mandatory best practice recommendations; and

May - describes possible options that are not mandatory or best practice.

1.2 LIMITS OF PROCEDURE

Users of this procedure shall explicitly demonstrate compliance with this procedure. Compliance shall be

demonstrated through:

Adopting appropriate standards and providing explicit reasons for their selection; or

Providing an explicit, evidence based, business case supporting compliance with this Procedure.

The general statement “in accordance with Melbourne Airport Standards and Procedure”, shall not be deemed

acceptable without the relevant detail.

1.3 DEVIATION FROM PROCEDURE

Where the requirements of this Procedure are not able to be met through the design process, a request for

deviation shall be made to the relevant Melbourne Airport Authority. Requests for deviation shall explicitly

state the areas where a proposal does not comply. As a minimum, submissions shall include detailed

commentary on:

The reason for deviation from this procedure;

How the deviation complies with all other mandatory standards or regulations; and

Any impacts on safety, reliability, ongoing cost, operability and maintenance.

Deviations from any part of this procedure shall be submitted to the Melbourne Airport Electrical Supply

Authority or Airfield Ground Lighting for approval before they are implemented or incorporated into a design.

Approval of a deviation from this Procedure is not guaranteed. Approval of a deviation shall not constitute

approval of the same approach in the future.

2 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Users of this procedure shall demonstrate that consideration for the whole of l ife has been undertaken

ensuring sustainability has been optimised. Whole of l ife includes implementation and operation through to

decommissioning and disposal.

Works in accordance with this procedure shall consider both its effect on and how it will be affected by the

following:

Economic factors;



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Social factors;

Environmental factors;

Security requirements and procedures; and

Operation and maintenance.

The user of this procedure shall make use of historical, current and projected / forecasted information when

assessing the Sustainable Design for the whole of l ife.

Users shall apply the principles of harm minimisation. Scientific doubt shall not be used as a reason to avoid

undertaking preventative measures.

3 REFERENCES

The following normative documents contain requirements which, through reference in this text, constitute

requirements of this procedure. For dated references, subsequent amendments or revisions shall not apply.

For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.

WHS/OH&S Acts, Regulations and Code of Practice

Worksafe Victoria Guide for undertaking work near underground assets

Worksafe Victoria Frame work for undertaking work near overhead and underground assets

ESV Electricity Safety Act 1998

ESV No Go Zones and Working around powerlines

ESV Gas Installation and Approvals

ESV The Blue Book

AS/NZS3000 Wiring Rules

4 DEFINITIONS

4.1 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Authority Shall be deemed to mean Australia Pacific Airport Melbourne (APAM)

Airside Refers to the Security Restricted area of the Airfield

Airfield Refers to Runways, Taxiways and Aprons

Barrier A physical structure which blocks or impedes something

Barricade Any object or structure that creates a barrier obstacle to control, block passage or force the flow of traffic in the desired direction

Backfill Material used for refilling excavations



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Competent Person A person who has acquired through training, qualification or experience the knowledge and skills to carry out the task

Contractor

Staff not directly employed by APAM, but engaged by APAM to undertake works within the airport. It also includes any contractor or employee engaged or directed by others to undertake works in APAM operated premises

Exclusion Zone An area from which all persons are excluded during excavation work

High Voltage A nominal voltage exceeding 1000 volts AC or 1500 volts DC

HV Recipient HV Authorised person who can receive Access Permits to work on or near HV apparatus

Low Voltage A nominal voltage exceeding 50 volts AC or 120 volts DC up to and including 1000 volts AC or 1500 volts DC

Powered Mobile Plant Machinery that is provided with some form of self-propulsion that is ordinarily under the direct control of an operator

Service Provider A company that has a service agreement with APAM

Trench A horizontal or inclined way or opening:

- The length of which is greater that its width and greater than or equal to its depth

- That commences at and extends below the surface of the ground

- That is open to the surface along its length

Trained Shall be deemed to mean holding a Licence for the type of work to be performed and in other circumstances approved by APAM

Tunnel An underground passage or opening that is approximately horizontal and commences at the surface of the ground or an excavation

Work on or Near Refers to work that has the potential for inadvertent contact with l ive services through the actions of the operator or others

4.2 ABBREVIATIONS

Acronym Definition

ABC Airport Building Controller

AGL Airfield Ground Lighting

APAM Australia Pacific Airports Melbourne Pty Ltd

ASA Air Services Australia

ESV Energy Safe Victoria

Percow Permission to Commence Work



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REC Registered Electrical Contractor

TMP Traffic Management Plan

VEDN Victorian Electrical Distribution Networks

VESI Victorian Electricity Supply Industry

5 BODY OF PROCEDURE

5.1 PURPOSE

At Melbourne Airport, there are extensive underground engineering services such as high and low voltage

electrical cables, gas mains, fuel mains, telecommunications cables, water supply, sewerage and drainage.

The purpose of this procedure is to specify the safe working requirements and minimum standards for work on

or in the vicinity of underground services and structures at APAM.

Strict adherence to this procedures is necessary for the health and safety of APAM employees and contractors,

and for the security and reliability of the APAM engineering systems.

This procedure applies to all excavation & penetration works within the boundary of Melbourne Airport. All

tenants, concessionaires and government agencies are bound by the provisions of this procedure and should

be read in conjunction with other APAM standards, architectural, structural, other building services documents

and all guide lines documents referred within and to any other relevant document deemed necessary. This

information can be found on the Melbourne Airport web site.

APAM may have some site specific design requirements that apply in addition to those in this procedure. This

Procedure draws attention to the unique requirements of engineering services to meet the APAM

performance expectations of all assets.

It is the responsibility of the Project Manager, Consultant and Contractor to cover the items and to ensure

minimum interruptions to APAM’s services during all excavation, penetration, installation and commissioning

works.

Building activity at Melbourne Airport, and any corresponding excavation & penetration works that fall within

the coverage of the Airports Act 1996 (Cth) may require the issue of Airport Lessee Consent. Compliance with

this standard forms part of the Airport Lessee Consent.

Works carried out on Melbourne Airport land and facilities require local permits.

No excavations are to be undertaken on Melbourne Airport land, property and facilities until an Excavation

Permit has been obtained for any excavation works undertaken Airside regardless of depth and any excavation

works deeper than 100mm Landside.

Excavation work generally means work involving the moving/removal of soil or rock from a site to form an

open face, hole or cavity using tools or machinery. Excavation includes but not l imited to:

- Mechanical - Piling

- Boring - Pot & Post Holing



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- Drilling - Slotting

- Digging - Trenching

- Cutting - Profiling

5.2 PERMIT ISSUING

Melbourne Airport is made up of 2 areas when determining the need to obtain an excavation permit. Obtaining an excavation permit Airside (AGL) - Airfield Lighting Team Leader All areas excluding Airfield (Landside & ASA) - Electrical Supply Authority *ASA must also be contacted and give approval for service clearance when excavating Airside and at ASA. Allow a minimum of 5 Business Day’s for an appointment to obtain a permit once all correct information/documentation has been provided to the relevant contact. Contact the following personnel listed below to apply for a permit.

Airfield Ground Lighting

Email [email protected]

PH 9297 1884 or 9297 1693

Electrical Supply Authority

Email [email protected]

PH 9297 1719

Penetration Permits

To apply for a permit: Restricted Access

www.melbourneairport.com.au/Coporate/Working here/Contractors/Local Permits/Restricted Area Access

Contact the following for assistance in making a permit application if required;

PH 9297 1622

5.3 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Before an excavation permit can be issued, the following information is required:

1. Proof of Approval of the proposed work through provision of either:

- Copy of the PERCOW (Permit to commence work) or

- Maximo work order (from Service Providers) when a PERCOW is not required

2. Scope of works (This must clearly describe the works to be undertaken)

3. Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) [Risk Assessment]

4. Public Liability Insurance Certificate:

- $50,000,000 minimum required for Airside

- $20,000,000 minimum required for Landside

5. Nearmap/Drawing of whole Excavation work area

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Coporate/Working%20here/Contractors/Local



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6. Plan/Service Drawings with a Melbourne Airport/Dial-Before-You-Dig Drawing and marked zone of

work area (not bigger than 200m2) with Title Block

7. A service proving certificate and the ground to be marked/pegged

8. Independent Service locations required for all excavation deeper than 300mm Landside and 150mm

Airside (Reports shall not be older than 3 months from the proposed commencement of works)

9. For all works, the above stated information must be submitted before issue of the permit, preferred

method of the paperwork is in a soft copy format, such as in a Microsoft format or PDF & email to the

correct address. (Word Doc, Excel, JPEG, PDF)

10. Once a permit is issued, the information submitted to obtain the permit must be kept at the work site

at all times

The standard Dial-Before-You-Dig is enforced and is not a substitute for the Independent Service Location.

Once all information has been provided & is satisfactory to the requirements, an APAM representative will

meet on site to go through the planned works and issue an excavation permit.

At each stage of a Percow, a new excavation permit will be required to cover the approved works. On large

Percows with no stages, a permit will be issued only to cover a maximum area of 200m2 or 500m length for

road works.

PENETRATION PERMITS:

Any penetration into a structure within the Terminals, or on the elevated section of a road/car park must be in

consultation with APAM Project/Maintenance Manager and shall only be undertaken with a Penetration

Permit. Services e.g. water, electrical, etc within the area of works are to be checked before proceeding,

contact GIS Department for drawings.

If the penetration exceeds 50mm in depth an Engineering Report is to be submitted along with the Penetration

Application with detailed description of width and depth of cut.

Before approval for a Penetration Permit is issued, the correct information must be in order:

- Engineering Report

- Scope of works (Clearly describing the works proposed)

- Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) [Risk Assessment]

5.4 EXCAVATION AROUND & NEAR UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC LINES

As the owner & operator of the electrical network at Melbourne Airport, APAM will enforce ‘No Go Zones’ as

well as standards that comply with ASNZS3000, the Electrical Safety Act 1998, the Electricity Safety

(Installations) Regulations 2009, the Blue Book and all relevant Australian Regulations, Standards & Acts.

Where APAM standard is above Australian Standards, the APAM standard must be used.

- .Excavation within one metre of HV (High Voltage) & AGL (Airfield Ground Lighting) must utilise Non

Destructive Digging (NDD), with a member of APAM staff present.

- Service proving will be required by NDD when working in the vicinity of HV & AGL, with potholes

every 10 metres to prove direction & depth. The pressure for NDD shall not exceed 2000psi as cables

could be direct buried and of a paper lead type.



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- Any mechanical work within one metre of HV & AGL will require a MOP (Method of Procedure) and

approval from the Electrical Supply Authority or Airfield Management via the Project Managers. Allow

at least 15 Business Days for the approval process and other local permits will be required and/or

issued.

- Only straight blade buckets are to be used around HV & AGL.

Please take into account the below conditions for boring within 2m of l ive HV cables. These conditions are the

basis for boring around HV cables.

1. No boring within 1.2 metres of HV or AGL cables

2. An APAM authorised HV Recipient is to be on site at all times when boring work is within 1.2 metres –

2 metres of a HV cable.

3. The company conducting the boring or the HV Recipient is to have VESI/VEDN Accreditation.

4. Compliance with the Work Safe document – ‘Framework for undertaking work near overhead and

underground assets’, June 2006.

5. Minimum clearance of 1.2m is to be maintained whilst boring near l ive or isolated HV cables. Other

local permits will be required.

Contractors excavating need to supply/use their own spotters when working in the vicinity of electrical

services. APAM staff’s role is l imited to confirming compliance with this procedure or AS/NZS standards and

regulations.

No pil ing, posts, poles or structures to be within one metre of HV without approval from Electrical Supply

Authority and one metre of AGL without approval from Airfield Ground Lighting

All underground cabling and conduits require a prescribed or non-prescribed certificate of electrical safety and

must be installed or directly supervised by a REC or authorised electrical representative.

Specific installation standards apply for all buried High Voltages cables; refer to High Voltage Safety

procedures. For all other cables, the requirements of ASNZS3000 regarding depth of burying and mechanical

protection apply. All services crossing HV or LV need to be reviewed by Electrical Supply Authority.

All underground cable installation, trenches & installed services shall be surveyed and plotted by a registered

surveyor, marked on ‘As-Built’ drawings and supplied to APAM GIS department.

All underground cable/conduit installation shall be inspected by Electrical Supply Authority or Airfield Ground

Lighting prior to backfill. Prior to back filling electronic photographs must be taken showing depth of

installation, separation to other services, start and finish of route as well as change of direction and any land

mark references, pits and entry into the equipment and emailed to [email protected] and

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6 RISK & SAFETY

6.1 COMMUNICATION

Consultation with workers for their health and safety is required at every step of the risk management process.

In many cases, decisions about construction work and projects are made prior to engaging workers, therefore,

it may not be possible to consult with workers in these early stages. However, it is important to consult with

them as the excavation work progresses. Consultation should cover, but is not l imited to the following matters:

- Identifying Hazards - Training, Instructing and Supervising

- Assessing Hazards - Falls, Ground Collapse and Conditions

- Controlling Risks - Shoring, Shields and Boxes

- Plan & Review Measures - Plant and Equipment

- Securing Work Zone - Mobile Plant

- Buildings & Structures - Manual Labour

- Ground Support and Inspections - Essential Services

6.2 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENTS

Excavation work is considered high risk. A person conducting excavation work must prepare a SWMS before

the high risk construction work starts. The SWMS must:

- Clearly state the exact job site where the works will be carried out.

- Clearly define who prepared the SWMS.

- Clearly define the scope of the works to be undertaken.

- Clearly define the person taking responsibility for the work.

- Clearly define the work separated into individual tasks.

- Clearly define each activity/task.

- Clearly identify the type of high risk work being done/hazards and rated.

- Clearly specify the responsible person to action the health and safety of hazards and risks arising from

that work.

- Clearly describe how the risks will be controlled

The SWMS should be reviewed and in consultation with workers and their representatives who are carrying

out the high risk construction work prior to starting the work.



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7 INDEPENDENT SURVEYORS/ASSET LOCATING

The contractor or the surveyor must supply all drawings and the survey report to APAM prior to obtaining an

excavation permit. The report must indicate what they found in the area as well as marking/pegging the

ground.

Surveyed area information must be supplied to the GIS Department to confirm what is in the area.

Melbourne Airport doesn’t have a preference on the use of Independent Surveyors but some companies are

familiar with Melbourne Airport and the procedures, these include:

ABLE PIPE, CABLE AND LEAK LOCATION SERVICES

0418 318 186

[email protected]

ARCHIBALD’S LEAK DETECTION SERVICES 0414 372 490

[email protected]

www.archleak.com.au

ASSET LOCATING SERVICES 0403 043 023

[email protected]

www.assetlocatingservices.com.au

ENVIRONMENTAL LOCATION SERVICES (ELS) 8795 7461

0459 177 700

[email protected]

www.elsvic.com.au

UNDERGROUND SERVICES DETECTION 9314 2620

0402 748 889

[email protected]

UNDERGROUND SERVICE SOLUTIONS 0402 071 198

[email protected]



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8 INSTALLATION SERVICE CLEARANCE

Clearance Separation

High Voltage

Low Voltage

Airfield Lighting

Communication Cable

Gas Asset < 50mm

Gas Asset > 50mm

Gas Transmission

Water Main < 200mm

Water Main > 200mm

Drainage Pipe

Fuel Line

High Voltage

Horizontal 150mm 150mm 150mm 400mm 300mm 500mm 1000mm 500mm 1000mm 500mm 1000mm

Vertical 150mm 300mm 300mm 400mm 150mm 150mm 1000mm 300mm 300mm 300mm 500mm

Low Voltage



Airfield Lighting



Communication Cable



Gas Transmission



Gas Asset < 50mm



Gas Asset > 50mm



Water Main < 200mm



Water Main > 200mm



Drainage Pipe



Fuel Line





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9 APAM LOCAL PERMITS AND DEPARTMENTS

9.1 OTHER FORMS, PERMITS & PROCEDURES

A range of forms, permits and procedures may apply to specific projects and work at APAM. The below listed

documents the more commonly required permits and procedures, and if applicable, must be completed prior

to commencement of work:

- Job Safety Analysis (JSA)/ Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Form

- Electrical permit for LV or HV works

- Low Voltage Electricity Supply Isolation Form

- Cabling Permit

- Isolation Permit

- HV Access Permit

- HV Vicinity Permit

- HV Sanction For Testing

- Metering Request

- Metering Install

- Hot Works Permit

- Ceiling Tile Permit

- Ceiling Space Access Permit

- Roof Access Permit

- Tunnel Access Permit

- Plant Room Permit

- Terminal Service Building (TSB) Permit

- Asbestos Register

- Isolation of Fire Panels

- Traffic Management Plan

- ‘On-Air’ Notice

This information is available on Melbourne Airport website, or alternatively through the Project Manager and

Building Approvals.



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9.2 DEPARTMENT CONTACTS

Many various Departments are responsible for the different types of underground services at Melbourne

Airport. Prior to commencement of the proposed excavation or penetration works, these departments may

require notification, scope & conditions of/when working around the asset and give their own conditions or

approval.

Melbourne Airport Co-Ordination Centre (MACC)

Emergency Only 9297 1601

Fault Line 9297 1001

Airport Manager 9297 1844 [email protected]

Senior Airside Safety Office (Car 2) 0418 335 985

Security

A person or contractor requiring entry to a ‘Restricted or Sterile Area’ must be approved for access prior to

undertaking work. For more on conditions, policies and procedures, this information is available on the

Melbourne Airport Web Site/Corporate/Working Here/Contractors/Access or Safety.

Safety

APAM is committed to achieving safety excellence through the identification and implementation of industry-

leading safety procedures. For more on conditions, policies and procedures, this information is available on the

Melbourne Airport Web Site/Corporate/About Us/Safety and Local Permits.

Environment

Melbourne Airport recognise that a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to business is vital

to our success. This responsibility extends to our staff, airport tenants and other stakeholders. For more on

conditions, policies and procedures, thi s information is available on the Melbourne Airport Web

Site/Corporate/About Us/Environment.

Building Approvals

All work needs to follow an approval process to ensure it fits in with the Master Plan and Major Development

Plan. For more on conditions, policies and procedures, this information is available on the Melbourne Airport

Web Site/Corporate/ Working Here/Contractors/Building Approvals, or

Clerk of Works 9297 1472 [email protected]

Hot Works/Fire Impairment

For more information on Hot works, Fire Panel Isolation/Impairments conditions, policies and procedures, this

information is available on the Melbourne Airport Web Site/Corporate/ Working Here/Contractors/Local

Permits, or

Fire & Life Safety Co-ordinator 9297 1317 [email protected]




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Electrical Work

There are different Departments responsible for the Safety & Access at APAM for the Electrical and

Communication Networks. For more on conditions, policies and procedures, this information is available on

the Melbourne Airport Web Site/Corporate/ Working Here/Contractors/Local Permits or Policy and

Procedures, or

High Voltage Department 9297 1027 [email protected]

Electrical Permits/Cabling Data 9297 1828 [email protected]

Electrical Isolation Areas

HV Network 9297 1027 [email protected]

Landside* 9297 1828 [email protected]

Terminal* 9297 1072

Airside 9297 1693 [email protected]

ICT service/faults 9297 1999 [email protected]

*APAM Service Providers also carry out LV Isolations in these areas.

Landside Facility and Maintenance

APAM is responsible within the Airport boundary for services and access. There are many services which must

be maintained as well as areas which must be secured. For works around services and access that can affect

the Airport, its partners and tenants, this information is available via Melbourne Airport web

site/Corporate/Working Here/Contractors/Local Permits or Policy and Procedures.

Hydraulics

APAM is responsible for the infrastructure associated with water, drains & sewer.

Any works around these services are to comply with Australian Standards and the APAM process for

excavations. If any further clarification’s required, contact:

Contract Manager – Services …………..9297 1008

Geographical Information (GIS)

APAM has its own CAD Department, for more on conditions, policies and procedures, this information is

available on the Melbourne Airport Web Site/Corporate/ Working Here/Contractors/Policy and

Procedures/Technical Standards/General, or

Drawings can be obtain via Dial-Before-You-Dig but for more information, contact:

GIS Engineering [email protected]

Cark Park & Roads

Melbourne Airport has a large car park & road network infrastructure. For information when working in these

areas or TMP approval, contact: Robert Lanciotti

[email protected]










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Restricted Access Permits

Working in any of these areas or carrying out an activity requires an approved Permit:

- Roof - Plant Rooms

- Ceiling Space - Terminal Service Buildings (TSB)

- Ceiling Tile Removal - Tunnels

- Confined Space - Asbestos Register

For more on conditions, policies and procedures, this information is available on the Melbourne Airport Web

Site/Corporate/ Working Here/Contractors/Local Permits/Restricted Area Access, or

Area Access Co-ordinator 9297 1622

Large Machinery

There are height airspace restrictions at Melbourne Airport and in particular locations Airside & Landside.

For more on conditions, policies and procedures, this information is available on the Melbourne Airport Web

Site/Corporate/ Working Here/Contractors/Local Permits/Airside, and apply at (Allow 5 working days for

processing):

Airfield Operations and Aviation [email protected]

Fuel

There are fuel pipelines at Melbourne Airport to help supply the airlines. For any work within three metres of a

pipeline, contact:

JUHI – Shift Team Leader 0477 383 682 [email protected]

Air Services Australia (ASA)

Air Services Australia is Australia’s air navigation service provider. ASA have many facilities and services located

at Melbourne Airport. For conditions and any works in the vicinity of ASA services contact:

Tim Vanuden

[email protected]

9339 2350





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APPENDIX A AIRPORT AND PERMIT CONDITIONS

When signing onto the excavation permit, the person, contractor and company accepts the conditions of the

permit and must make all other workers aware of the conditions:

- Excavation permit holders (Permit Holders) accept all risks associated with any excavation, digging or

similar works on Melbourne Airport’s land (Works).

- Permit Holders acknowledge and agree that they have not relied upon any service drawings,

documents or other information provided by Melbourne Airport in identifying the location of buried

services and must carry out their own independent review and investigation to verify the specific

location of all buried services prior to undertaking any works.

- All works methodology must take into account the possibility that buried services may not have been

accurately identified and Permit Holders must take all precautions necessary to avoid damage to any

services on Melbourne Airport’s land.

- Care must be taken with all Excavations as unknown/unidentified services may be present.

- Permit Holders release and indemnify and shall keep indemnified Melbourne Airport, its officers,

employees and agents from and against any claims, loss, damage, expense or other costs arising from

any damage to any service caused by the Permit Holder.

- Melbourne Airport does not give any warranties or make any representations, express or implied, as

to the completeness, accuracy or currency of any service drawings.

- The authorised person, in acknowledging receipt of the permit(s), undertakes to comply with this

procedure for the contracted works

- This Permit is valid for duration of the related Percow unless otherwise stated.

- A minimum of 48hrs notice is required to book an on-site inspection for excavation work, installation

of/and services clearances.

- Material used in the backfill must be free of rubble.

- If back fi lled without inspections or Photos, the responsible contractor/company may be required to

excavate at own cost to prove works comply. APAM may inspect any electrical and associated

excavation works for the compliance with this procedure. Connection of electrical supply is reliant on

compliance.

- All works within one metre of HV & AGL must be NDD (Non Destructive Digging), APAM staff to be

present.

- All works within one metre of the Underground Tunnel requires a Penetration Permit.

- Open trenches in public areas shall not be left unattended and must be appropriately secured and

protected.

- Excavations must be back filled or covered with steel plates or an APAM approved cover at all times

when the Work Site is vacant or the excavation pit is no longer required. Dispensation to leave

trenches exposed is at the discretion of Melbourne Airport for Landside and following advice from

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- Small excavations may be enclosed with sandbags for short periods of time but must be stable, fully

intact (no holes), and be positioned to fi ll all gaps and remain flat.

- Pit covers must be suitable for supporting the weight of vehicles, plant and equipment or for

supporting an aircraft if within the confines of a Runway or Taxiway strip area.

- During the year, there are embargo periods which limits the works carried out as to not impact on the

operations of Melbourne Airport. Excavation works during these periods will require APAM to assess

the impact (if any) on the operations & approval is required to carry out excavation works during

these periods

- All services exposed/undermined over one metre with no support shall be structural supported by an

approved APAM method.

- APAM’s Ground Transport team must view proposed Traffic Management Plans & authorise when

roads/lanes can be closed



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APPENDIX B DOCUMENT SAMPLES

Excavation Permit Sample



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Drawing Sample/Reference



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