Ananin Ami Management Plan

CONSTRUCTION
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT PLAN
Toolijooa Road Fill Works Stage
of Foxground and Berry Bypass
JANUARY 2014
Document control
File name
TRFW Environmental Management Plan
Report name
Toolijooa Road Fill Works stage of Foxground and Berry Bypass

Environmental Management Plan
Revision number
Rev 1
Plan approved by:
[signed]
[signed]
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Name
Name
Name
Contractor PM
Contractor Env Manager
RMS Representative
Revision history
Revision
Date
Description
Approval
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1
Revised as per DP&I comments
Initial for DP&I approval
Distribution of controlled copies

Copy no.
Issued to
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Contacts
Position
Name
Phone
*24 hour community information line
n/a
1800 506 976
Environmental Manager
Shannon Chisholm
W n/a
M 0400 459 769
*Project Manager
Steven Glover
W 4234 5000
M 0417 936 779
*Superintendent
Greg Davies
W n/a
M 0458 939 653
Environmental Representative
Toby Hobbs
W 6021 8655
M 0420 922 955
RMS Project Manager
Adrian Rouse
W 4221 2479
M n/a
RMS Environment Representative
Michelle Toms
W 4221 2765
M 0438 693 486
Shoalhaven City Council
W 4429 3111
M n/a
EPA Environment Line
Kiama Council
WorkCover
Illawarra-Shoalhaven Local Health

District
W 4221 6770
M n/a
Fire and Rescue
000
Wildlife Rescue South Coast
W n/a
M 0417 238 921
131 555
W 4232 0444
M n/a
131 050
* to be contactable by EPA on a 24-hour basis
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Contents
1
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................1
1.1
Background ............................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2
Purpose of this CEMP ............................................................................................................................ 1
1.3
Consultation ........................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4
CEMP approval ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5
Distribution ............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.6
Revision ................................................................................................................................................. 5
FOXGROUND AND BERRY BYPASS PROJECT ........................................................6
2.1
General features .................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2
Staging ................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3
Toolijooa Road Fill Works ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.4
Compound and ancillary facilities .......................................................................................................... 9
PLANNING ..................................................................................................................11
3.1
Project environmental obligations ........................................................................................................ 11
3.2
Legal and other requirements .............................................................................................................. 11
3.3
Approvals, permits and licensing ......................................................................................................... 11
3.4
Environmental aspects and impacts .................................................................................................... 11
3.5
Environmental policy............................................................................................................................ 12
3.6
Objectives and targets ......................................................................................................................... 12
IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION ......................................................................14
4.1
Environmental management documentation........................................................................................ 14
4.2
Resources, roles, responsibilities and authority ................................................................................... 17
4.3
Sub-contractor management ................................................................................................................ 22
COMPETENCE, TRAINING AND AWARENESS........................................................23
5.1
Environmental induction ....................................................................................................................... 23
5.2
Toolbox talks, training and awareness ................................................................................................. 23
5.3
Daily pre-start meetings ....................................................................................................................... 24
COMMUNICATION .....................................................................................................25
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6.1
Internal communication ........................................................................................................................ 25
6.2
External and government authority consultation .................................................................................. 25
6.3
Stakeholder and community communication ........................................................................................ 26
INCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES .............................................................................27
INSPECTIONS, MONITORING AND AUDITING .........................................................29
8.1
Environmental inspections ................................................................................................................... 29
8.2
Environmental monitoring .................................................................................................................... 29
8.3
Auditing and reporting .......................................................................................................................... 30
8.4
Compliance tracking program .............................................................................................................. 30
8.5
Non-conformity, corrective and preventative actions ............................................................................ 30
REVIEW AND IMPROVEMENT ..................................................................................32
10
DOCUMENTATION .................................................................................................33
10.1
Environmental records ......................................................................................................................... 33
10.2
Document control ................................................................................................................................. 33
APPENDICES....................................................................................................................34
Tables
TABLE 1-1: CEMP REQUIREMENTS (COA B35) .......................................................................... 2
TABLE 2-1: TOOLIJOOA RD FILL WORKS CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES & SEQUENCING
9
TABLE 2-2: ANCILLARY FACILITY ASSESSMENT
TABLE 3-1: ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS ................................................. 12
TABLE 4-1: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SUB PLANS AND STRATEGIES ...................... 15
Figures
FIGURE 2-1:FOXGROUND AND BERRY BYPASS PROJECT ...................................................... 8
FIGURE 2-2:FOXGROUND AND BERRY BYPASS PROJECT - INDICATIVE PROGRAM ............ 9
FIGURE 2-3:TRFW SITE LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES ......................................................... 8
FIGURE 4-1:ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DOCUMENT STRUCTURE ............. 14
FIGURE 4-2:PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE ................................ 17
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Appendices
Appendix A1
Appendix A2
Appendix A3
Appendix A3-1
Appendix A4
Appendix A5
Appendix A6
Appendix A7
Appendix A8
Legal and other requirements

Stakeholder and agency CEMP consultation
Environmental aspects and impacts
Risk matrix
Environmental policy
Environmental incident classification and reporting
Sensitive area plan
Complaints and enquiries protocol
Environmental inspection checklist
Sub-Plans
Appendix B1
Appendix B2
Appendix B3
Appendix B4
Appendix B5
Construction traffic management sub plan

Construction flora and fauna management sub plan
Construction noise and vibration management sub plan
Construction soil and water quality management sub plan
Construction heritage management sub plan
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Glossary / Abbreviations
AFG
Aboriginal Focus Group
ASS
Acid sulfate soils
CEMP
Construction environmental management plan
Compliance audit
Verification of how implementation is proceeding with respect to

a construction environmental management plan (CEMP) (which
incorporates the relevant approval conditions).
Conditions of approval
CoA
Director General
(DG)
DPI
DP&I
Director General of the NSW Department of Planning and

Infrastructure (or delegate)
The NSW Department of Primary Industries now part of NSW
Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure
and Services (DTIRIS)
Department of Planning and Infrastructure
DTIRIS
Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure

and Services
EA
Environmental Assessment
Ecological sustainable
development
EPA
Using, conserving and enhancing the communitys resources so

that the ecological processes on which life depends are
maintained and the total quality of life now and in the future, can
be increased (Council of Australian Governments, 1992).
NSW Environment Protection Authority
EMS
Environmental management system
Environmental aspect
Defined by AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 as an element of an

organisations activities, products or services that can interact
Environmental impact
Defined by AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 as any change to the

environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially
resulting from an organisations environmental aspects.
An unexpected event that has, or has the potential to, cause
harm to the environment and requires some action to minimise
the impact or restore the environment.
Defined by AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 as an overall
environmental goal, consistent with the environmental policy,
that an organisation sets itself to achieve.
Statement by an organisation of its intention and
principles for environmental performance.
Environmental incident
Environmental objective
Environmental target
Environmental
Representative (ER)
Defined by AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 as a detailed

performance requirement, applicable to the organisation or parts
thereof, that arises from the environmental objectives and that
needs to be set and met in order to achieve those objectives.
A suitably qualified and experienced person independent of
project design and construction personnel employed for the
duration of construction. The principal point of advice in relation
to all questions and complaints concerning environmental
EP&A Act
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
EPL
Environment Protection Licence
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EWMS
Environmental Work Method Statements
Minister, the
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Non-compliance
Failure to comply with the requirements of the Project approval

or any applicable license, permit or legal requirements
Non-conformance
Failure to conform to the requirements of Project system
NOW
NSW Office of Water
OEH
Office of Environment and Heritage
PESCP
Progressive Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
PIN
Penalty Infringement Notice
Project, the
The Princes Highway Upgrade - Foxground and Berry Bypass

Project, defined as The construction and operation of
approximately 11.6 kilometres of two lane divided carriageways
(with the exception of the cutting through Toolijooa Ridge which
comprises two lanes plus a climbing lane in each direction), with
provisions for the possible future widening to three lanes within
the road corridor (if required in the future).
RMS
Roads and Maritime Services
SoC
Statement of Commitments
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Introduction
1.1
Background
The Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) is upgrading the Princes Highway to provide a four
lane divided highway between Waterfall and Jervis Bay Road, Falls Creek.
In September 2010 the Foxground and Berry Bypass Project (the Project) was declared by the
Minister for Planning to be a project to which Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and
Assessment Act 1979 applies. An Environmental Assessment was prepared and placed on
public exhibition in November December 2012. The Submissions Report, which included
changes to the proposal made following consideration of submissions made during the
exhibition period, was submitted to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure in May 2013.
Approval of the Project was granted by the Minister on 22 July 2013.
The Project comprises an upgrade of 11.6 kilometres of the Princes Highway between Toolijooa
Road north of Foxground and Schofields Lane south of Berry to achieve a four lane divided
road (two lanes in each direction) with median separation. It includes bypasses of the towns of
Foxground and Berry. The Project will be delivered under a design and construct (D&C)
contract. A description of the Project is provided in Chapter 2.
Fulton Hogan is currently constructing the Gerringong Upgrade project on behalf of the RMS,
which involves the upgrade the Princes Highway between Mount Pleasant and Toolijooa Road
(the start of the Foxground and Berry Bypass Project).
Fulton Hogan have identified that surplus spoil (Virgin Excavated Natural Material - VENM) will
be generated from Cut 7 in particular, with smaller volumes originating from various locations
along the Gerringong Upgrade project.
The planning for the Foxground and Berry Bypass has progressed and further design work has
been undertaken to take advantage of the approximately 151,000m3 of surplus spoil generated
by the Gerringong upgrade project. It is intended for the surplus spoil to be used to widen and
enhance the appearance of the proposed road embankment that will be constructed on the
property (known as the Bologna Property) on the western side of Toolijooa Road, at its
intersection with the Princes Highway, to support the realignment of the Princes Highway to the
south.
The Foxground and Berry Bypass concept design originally showed this proposed road
embankment as a terraced embankment. This has been amended to use the available
additional spoil to reshape this south facing embankment slope to a continuous grade.
Extending the width of the embankment will make future provision for widening the Princes
Highway to three lanes in the southbound direction, at this location. In addition, the fill will be
placed on some of the property outside the road footprint to blend the embankment into the
natural landform and reduce its apparent height by following the existing gradient.
The Toolijooa Road Fill Works, the first stage of the Foxground and Berry Bypass, is proposed
to commence in late November 2013 and be completed in March 2014 weather permitting. The
Toolijooa Road Fill Works (TRFW) will be constructed as a separate package of works from the
rest of the Foxground and Berry Bypass Project.
1.2
Purpose of this CEMP
This Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and sub plans have been
prepared to comply with the Project Approval. A description of the Project is provided in
Chapter 2.
It has been prepared in accordance with:
the Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (DIPNR, 2004)
the Project Approval

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RMS QA Specification G36, and

AS/NZS ISO 14001.
The purpose of this CEMP is to provide a structured approach to the management of

environmental issues during construction of the TRFW. Implementing this CEMP will ensure
that the TRFW meet regulatory and policy requirements, including RMS requirements and the
Ministers Project Approval, in a systematic manner. The CEMP will ensure that the
construction related requirements of the RMS, the Project Approval and the Statement of
Commitments have been met. Further details of the proposed Compliance Tracking Program
are provided in Section 8.4 of this CEMP.
In particular, this CEMP:
describes the TRFW in detail, including activities to be undertaken and relative timing
provides specific mitigation measures and controls that can be applied on-site to avoid or
minimise negative environmental impacts
provides specific mechanisms for compliance with applicable policies, approvals,

licences, permits, consultation agreements and legislation
describes the environmental management related roles and responsibilities of

personnel
states objectives and targets for issues that are important to the environmental
performance of the TRFW, and
outlines a monitoring regime to check the adequacy of controls as they are

implemented during construction.
The CEMP addresses the requirements of Condition of Approval (CoA) B35. The
requirements of this condition and where they are met in this CEMP are shown in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1:
CEMP Requirements (CoA B35)
CoA no.
Requirement
Reference
B35
The Proponent shall prepare and (following approval) implement

a Construction Environmental Management Plan for the project.
The Plan shall outline the environmental management practices
and procedures that are to be followed during construction, and
shall be prepared in consultation with the relevant agencies and
in accordance with the Guideline for the Preparation of
Environmental Management Plans (Department of Infrastructure,
Planning and Natural Resources, 2004). The Plan shall include,
but not necessarily be limited to:
This plan
(a)
A description of activities to be undertaken during construction of

the project or stages of construction, as relevant.
Chapter 2
(b)
Statutory and other obligations that the Proponent is required to

fulfil during construction including approvals, consultations and
agreements required from agencies and key legislation and
policies. Evidence of consultation with relevant agencies shall
be included identifying how issues raised by these agencies
have been addressed in the Plan.
Appendix A1, Appendix

A2 Compliance Tracking
Program - ,
Sections 1.2, 1.3 & 1.4
(c)
A description of the roles and responsibilities for relevant

employees involved in the construction of the project including
relevant training and induction provisions for ensuring that
employees, including contractors and sub-contractors are aware
of their environmental and compliance obligations under these
conditions of approval.
Sections 4.2, 4.3 &

Chapter 5
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CoA no.
Requirement
Reference
(d)
Identification of ancillary facility site locations, including an

assessment against the location criteria outlined in condition
C32.
Section 2.4, Appendix A5
(e)
An environmental risk analysis to identify the key environmental

performance issues associated with the construction phase and
details of how environmental performance would be monitored
and managed to meet acceptable outcomes including what
actions will be taken to address identified potential adverse
environmental impacts (including any impacts arising from the
staging of the construction of the project and/ or concurrent
construction works with adjacent Princes Highway Upgrade
projects, as relevant). In particular, the following environmental
performance issues shall be addressed in the Plan:
Section 3.4, Appendix A3
(i)
measures to monitor and manage dust emissions

including dust from stockpiles, blasting, traffic on unsealed
public roads and materials tracking from construction sites
onto public roads;
Appendix A3
(ii)
measures to minimise hydrology impacts, including

measures to stabilise bed and bank structures as
required,
Appendix B4
(iii)
measures to monitor and manage impacts

associated with the construction and operation of
ancillary facilities
N/A as no ancillary facilities

will be required for the
TRFW
(iv)
measures for the handling, treatment and management of

contaminated materials
Appendix A3
(v)
measures to monitor and manage waste generated during

construction including but not necessarily limited to:
general procedures for waste classification, handling,
reuse, and disposal;
use of secondary waste material in construction
wherever feasible and reasonable;
procedures for dealing with green waste including timber
and mulch from clearing activities; and
measures for reducing demand on water resources
(including the potential for reuse of treated water
from sediment control basins);
Appendix A3
(vi)
measures to monitor and manage spoil, fill and materials

stockpile sites including details of how spoil, fill or material
would be handled, stockpiled, reused and disposed and a
stockpile management protocol detailing locational criteria
that would guide the placement of stockpiles and
management measures that would be implemented to
avoid/ minimise amenity impacts to surrounding residents
and environmental risks (including to surrounding water
courses). Stockpile sites that affect heritage, threatened
species, populations or endangered ecological
communities require the approval of the Director General,
in consultation with the OEH;
Appendix B4
(vii)
measures to monitor and manage hazard and risks

including emergency management; and
Chapter 7, Appendix A3
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CoA no.
Requirement
Reference
(viii)
Appendices B1 to B5
the issues identified in condition B36
(f)
Details of community involvement and complaints handling

procedures during construction, consistent with the requirements
of conditions B30 to B33.
(g)
Details of compliance and incident management consistent with the Chapters 7 & 8
requirements of condition B29
(h)
Procedures for the periodic review and update of the Construction Chapter 9
Environmental Management Plan and sub plans required under
condition B35 and B36 respectively, as necessary (including where
minor changes can be approved by the Environmental
Representative).
Section 1.4
The Plan shall be submitted for the approval of the Director
General no later than one month prior to the commencement of
construction, or within such period otherwise agreed by the
Director General. Construction works shall not commence until
written approval has been received from the Director General.
(i)
Section 6.3
This CEMP is the overarching document in the environmental documentation system for the
TRFW that includes a number of management documents. These are described in Section 4.1.
It is applicable to all staff and sub-contractors associated with the construction of the Project.
1.3
Consultation
In accordance with the requirements of the Project Approval, consultation with the designated
stakeholders and agencies was undertaken in relation to TRFW stage of the Project during the
development of this CEMP and sub plans. The agencies and stakeholders consulted include:
Department of Primary Industries (DPI) (Fishing and Aquaculture)
Environmental Protection Authority of the Office of Environment and Heritage (EPA)
Heritage Council of NSW
Kiama Municipal Council
Shoalhaven City Council
Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH)
Office of Environment and Heritage Aboriginal heritage, and
NSW Office of Water (NOW).

The main comments and issues raised during the CEMP consultation are provided in Appendix
A2.
Fulton Hogan has also consulted with the sensitive receivers in the areas adjacent to the
TRFW. There were no issues or concerns raised by the sensitive receivers in relation to the
proposed works. Consultation will continue throughout the construction of the TRFW with
relevant stakeholders and agencies. Where relevant, the outcomes of this consultation will be
documented in subsequent revisions of the CEMP.
1.4
CEMP approval
This CEMP must be endorsed by the RMS Project Manager and the RMS Environment
Representative prior to submission to the Director General (DG) of the Department of
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Planning & Infrastructure (DP&I).

Submission of the CEMP for the approval of the DG is required no later than one month prior to
the commencement of construction or as otherwise agreed by the DG. Construction will not
commence until written approval of the CEMP has been received from the DG.
The sub plans prepared under CoA B36 also require approval by the DG prior to
commencement of construction. Further explanation and details of these documents are
provided in Section 4.1.
1.5
Distribution
This CEMP is available to all personnel and sub-contractors via the Fulton Hogans document
control management system for GU project.
The document is uncontrolled when printed. One controlled hard copy of the CEMP and
supporting documentation will be maintained by the Quality Manager at the GU project office.
Registered copies will be distributed to:
Project Manager
Environmental Representative
Construction Manager
Communications Manager
RMS Representative, and
RMS Environment Representative.
1.6
Revision
A document review process is implemented to ensure that environmental documentation,

including this CEMP and sub plans, are updated as appropriate for the specific works that are
occurring on-site. This includes the management review process described in Chapter 9.
Should the document review process identify any issues or items within the documents that
need updating, it is the responsibility of the Environmental Manager or Environmental Officers
to prepare the revised documents.
The revised document will then be issued to the Project Manager and the Environmental
Representative for certification of the changes. The Environmental Representative can approve
minor changes to the CEMP including those that:
are editorial in nature e.g. staff and agency/authority name changes

do not increase the magnitude of impacts on the environment when considered
individually or cumulatively, or
do not compromise the ability of the Project to meet approval or legislative
requirements.
Where the Environmental Representative deems it necessary, the amended CEMP will be
forwarded to the DG of the DP&I for approval. The amended CEMP will be provided to the RMS
Representative.
Revised versions of the CEMP will be made available through the process described in Section
1.5.
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Foxground and Berry Bypass Project
2.1
General features
Figure 2-1 provides an overview of the Foxground and Berry bypass Project. The Project, as
described in the environmental assessment, comprises the following key features:
Construction of a four lane divided highway (two lanes in each direction) with median
separation.
Bypasses of the Foxground bends and the Berry township.

Construction of around 6.6 kilometres of new highway where the Project deviates from the
existing highway alignment at Toolijooa Ridge, the Foxground bends and the Berry
township.
Provision for the possible widening of the highway (if required in the future) to six lanes
within the road corridor and, in some areas, construction of the road formation to
accommodate future additional lanes where safety considerations, traffic disruption and
sub-optimal construction practices are to be avoided.
Grade-separated interchanges at:
Toolijooa Road
Austral Park Road
Tindalls Lane
east of Berry at the existing Princes Highway, referred to as the northern
interchange for Berry
west of Berry at Kangaroo Valley Road, referred to as the southern interchange for
Berry.
A major cutting at Toolijooa Ridge (around 900 metres long and up to 26 metres deep).
Six lanes (two lanes plus a climbing lane in each direction) through the cutting at
Toolijooa Ridge for a distance of 1.5 kilometres.
Four new highway bridges at:
Broughton Creek bridge 1
Berry
Three highway overbridges:
Austral Park Road interchange, providing southbound access to the highway
Tindalls Lane interchange, providing southbound access to and from the highway
Southern interchange for Berry, providing connectivity over the highway for
Kangaroo Valley Road along its existing alignment.
Eight underpasses including roads, drainage structures and fauna underpasses.
Modifications to local roads, including Toolijooa Road, Austral Park Road, Gembrook
Lane, Tindalls Lane, North Street, Queen Street, Kangaroo Valley Road, Hitchcocks
Lane and Schofields Lane.
Diversion of Town Creek into Bundewallah Creek upstream of its confluence with
Connollys Creek and to the north of the Project at Berry.
Modification to about 47 existing property accesses.
Provision of a bus stop at Toolijooa Road and retention of the existing bus stop at
Tindalls Lane.
Dedicated u-turn facilities at Mullers Lane, the existing highway at the Austral Park
Road interchange, the extension to Austral Park Road, and Rawlings Lane.
Roundabouts at the southern interchange for Berry and the Woodhill Mountain Road
junction with the exiting Princes Highway.
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Two culs-de-sac on North Street and the western end of Victoria Street in Berry.
Tie-in with the existing highway about 75 metres north of Toolijooa Road and about 440
metres south of Schofields Lane.
Left in/left out only provisions for direct property accesses to the upgraded highway.
Dedicated public space with shared pedestrian/cycle facilities along the southern side of the
upgraded highway from the playing fields on North Street to Kangaroo Valley Road.
Ancillary operational facilities, including permanent detention basins, stormwater
treatment facilities and a permanent ancillary facility site for general road maintenance.
As a result of the community consultation during the display of the environmental

assessment changes were made to the Project including a number of property access and
boundary adjustments, road alignment optimisation, as well as:
Removal of turnaround facility on the Austral Park Road extension.

Changed local road access arrangement for Gembrook Lane, opposite the Tindalls Lane
interchange.
Removal of retaining wall and reshaping of a constructed dam at the northern
interchange for Berry.
Realignment of the Town Creek diversion.
Victoria Street to remain open with a two-way connection between Queen and Victoria
streets and a southbound on-ramp south of Victoria Street.
Modified Schofields Lane intersection with the provision of an underpass with
connecting property accesses.
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Figure 2-1:Foxground and Berry Bypass Project
2.2
Staging
In accordance with the CoA A9, the construction of the Foxground and Berry Bypass Project is
currently proposed to be delivered in the following two stages:
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Stage 1 - Toolijooa Road Fill Works

Stage 2 - remainder of the Foxground and Berry Bypass Project.
Details of the proposed Toolijooa Road Fill Works (Stage 1) are provided in section 2.3 below.
Construction is proposed to commence on the remainder of the Foxground and Berry Bypass
Project (Stage 2) in 2014/15. An indicative program is provided in Figure 2-2 below.
Figure 2-2: Foxground and Berry Bypass Project - Indicative Program
Source: RMS 2013
2.3
Toolijooa Road Fill Works
The TRFW stage involves placement of a 151,000m3 of engineered fill to support the
realignment of the Princes Highway at the extreme eastern end of the Foxground and Berry
Bypass Project (refer to Area 1 in Figure 2-3).
Approximately 29,000m3 of additional surplus spoil (VENM) will be used as non-engineered fill,
immediately south of the Foxground and Berry Bypass project boundary (outside the road
footprint) and adjoining the engineered fill (refer to Area 2 in Figure 2-3). A Review of
Environmental Factors (REF) for the fill works in Area 2 will be prepared by Fulton Hogan and
approved by the RMS. A more detailed description of the relationship between the TRFW stage
of the Foxground and Berry Bypass Project and the fill works immediately south of the project
boundary is provided in the TRFW Staging Report.
The TRFW Works stage (Area 1) will be constructed first as an engineered fill designed to
relevant RMS standards. The non-engineered spoil (Area 2) will then be placed to the south,
compacted, landscaped and revegetated. Although the fill works comprise an engineered and
non-engineered component, inside and outside the Foxground and Berry Bypass project
boundary respectively, the entire fill will appear as one.
In revising the concept design, the original terraced road embankment has been reshaped
using the available additional spoil, to a continuous grade, blending the embankment into the
natural landform and reducing its apparent height by following the existing gradient (refer Figure
2-3).
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Figure 2-3:TRFW site location and boundaries

The TRFW stage is proposed to commence in late November 2013 and be completed in March
2014 weather permitting. The TRFW stage will be constructed as a separate package of works
from the rest of the Foxground and Berry Bypass Project.
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Table 2-1:
Toolijooa Road Fill Works construction activities and sequencing
Component
Typical activities
Site establishment
Relocation of services
Demolition works
Site preparation
Earthworks
Finishing works
Fencing of the road corridor

- Construction of site access and wheel wash bays
- Installation of temporary traffic controls
- Pre-clearing flora and fauna survey
Consultation with relevant service providers on service
relocation
- Relocation of services including electricity, water and
telecommunications infrastructure
Demolition of one dwelling and the sheds
Vegetation clearing and grubbing

- Installation of the environmental controls, i.e. erosion and
sediment controls and exclusion fencing
- Stripping and stockpiling of topsoil for reuse
Inspection of foundation and carrying out of foundation
treatment
- Placement and compaction of fill and embankment materials
as per D&C R44
Removal of temporary works
- Restoration and landscaping of disturbed areas
- Site clean-up
The contractor selected to construct Stage 2 of the Project, will build on the engineered fill
established during the TRFW stage, to bring the new road platform to its ultimate design height.
2.4
Compound and ancillary facilities
The existing Gerringong Upgrade site compound located at 446 Princes Highway, Gerringong
will be used for TRFW. No additional ancillary facilities will be required to support TRFW.
The site compound has been assessed against the criteria set out under condition C32 of the
CoA and the results are presented in the table below.
Table 2-2: Ancillary Facility Assessment
Assessment Criteria
Condition Met
(a) Be located more than 50 metres from a waterway
Yes
The nearest waterway (ephemeral stream) is located at least 150 m

south west of the site compound.
(b) Have ready access to the road network or direct access to the
construction corridor
Yes
There is an existing access road between the site compound and

Princes Highway.
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(c) Not require native vegetation clearing beyond that already required
by the project
Yes
No native vegetation clearing will be required as the site compound

has already been established.
(d) Be site on relatively level land
Yes
The site compound is purpose build to service Gerringong Upgrade

project and is located on level land.
(e) Be separated from the nearest residents by at least 200 metres (or
at least 300 metres for a temporary batching plant)
Yes
The nearest residence is located approximately 700 metres from the

site compound at the corner of Sims Road and Princes Highway.
(f) Not unreasonably affect the land use of adjacent properties
Yes
The adjacent properties are largely agricultural land used for livestock
grazing; the site compound does not affect the land use of the
adjacent properties.
(g) Be above the 20 ARI flood level unless a contingency plan to
manage flooding is prepared and implemented
Yes
The site compound is located above the 20 ARI flood level.

(h) Provide sufficient storage of raw materials to minimise, to the
greatest extent practical, the number of deliveries required outside
standard construction hours
Yes
The site compound provides sufficient storage for raw materials, i.e.
gypsum, for the TRFW; there will be no deliveries outside standard
construction hours associated with the TRFW.
(i) Not impact on heritage items beyond those already impacted by
project (including identified Aboriginal cultural value and
archaeological sensitivity)
Yes
The site compound has been established away from any known
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal cultural areas and therefore will not
impact on any heritage items.
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Planning
3.1
Project environmental obligations
All construction personnel working on the Toolijooa Road Fill Works have the following
environmental obligations:
Minimise pollution of land, air and water
Use pollution control equipment and keep it in proper working order
Preserve the natural and cultural heritage environment
Give notice to RMS and relevant authorities of a non-Aboriginal or Aboriginal heritage

discovery
3.2
Minimise the occurrence of offensive noise

Be a good neighbour to surrounding land users
Keep the community informed of Project milestones, upcoming activities and duration of
relevant aspects of the works
Use equipment with noise control features where available and ensure that it is properly
maintained, and
Take all feasible and reasonable steps to ensure compliance with the requirements of this
CEMP.
Legal and other requirements
A register of legal and other requirements for the TRFW is contained in Appendix A1. This
register is maintained as a checklist. This register will be reviewed at regular intervals, such as
during management reviews, and updated with any applicable changes. Any changes made
to the legal requirements register will be communicated to the wider team where
necessary through toolbox talks, specific training and other methods detailed in Chapter 5.
3.3
Approvals, permits and licensing
A number of approvals and permits will be obtained for the TRFW. Appendix A1 contains a
register of all relevant environmental approvals and permits. The register will be maintained by
the Environmental Manager and will be reviewed prior to the commencement of construction, at
regular intervals during construction and at least annually as part of the management review.
In accordance with CoA A8, all necessary licences, permits and approvals required for the
development of the TRFW will be obtained and maintained as required throughout the life of the
Project. No condition of the Project Approval removes the obligation for RMS or Fulton
Hogan to obtain, renew or comply with such necessary licences, permits or approvals except as
provided under Section 75U of the EP&A Act.
3.4
Environmental aspects and impacts
A risk management approach was used to determine the severity and likelihood of an
activitys impact on the environment and to prioritise its significance. This process considers
potential regulatory and legal risks as well as taking into consideration the concerns of the
community and other key stakeholders.
The objectives of the risk assessment are to:
Identify activities, events or outcomes that have the potential to adversely affect the local
environment and/or human health/property
Qualitatively evaluate and categorise each risk item
Assess whether risk issues can be managed by environmental protection measures, and
Qualitatively evaluate residual risk with implementation of measures.

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Appendix A3 contains a list of issues, related aspects and corresponding risks associated with
the TRFW. Measures to mitigate the identified environmental risks are also provided.
3.5
The Environmental Policy attached in Appendix A4 describes Fulton Hogans commitment to

continual improvement in environmental performance and compliance with applicable legal
requirements.
Fulton Hogans Environmental Policy is displayed at the site office, and communicated to
staff, sub-contractors and other interested parties via inductions and ongoing awareness
programs.
3.6
Objectives and targets
Environmental objectives and targets have been established as a means of assessing

environmental performance during construction of the TRFW. These objectives and targets
have been developed with consideration of the key issues identified through the
environmental assessment and risk assessment process. The objectives and targets are
consistent with Fulton Hogans Environmental Policy and will assist in monitoring whether the
policy commitments are being met.
The targets are incorporated into relevant environmental management sub plans.
The performance of the TRFW against the objectives and targets will be documented in the
construction compliance reports and as part of the management review.
Environmental objectives and targets for the TRFW are provided in Table 3-1 below.
Table 3-1:
Environmental objectives and targets
Objective
Target
Measurement tool
Construct the Project in

accordance with environmental
approvals
Full compliance with statutory

approvals
Audits, construction compliance

reporting, management review
Compliance with all legal

requirements
No regulatory infringements
(PINs or prosecutions).
Audits, construction compliance

reporting, management review.
No formal regulatory warning.

Implement an EMS that meets
the requirements of AS/NZS
ISO 14001
Address non-conformances
and corrective actions within
specific timeframes.(CoA B29g)
Audits, management reviews.
Engage with the affected

community, minimise
complaints and respond to any
complaints within a suitable
timeframe
Disseminate regular Project

updates and other information
through the Project website
(B30) and other tools identified
in the Community
Communication Strategy (B33).
Review complaints register,

construction compliance report,
audits
Record and respond to

complaints within the timeframe
specified in the Community
Communications Strategy
(CoAs B31, B32 & B33).
Continuously improve
Develop and maintain a

program of ongoing
Construction compliance
report, management review,
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environmental performance
environmental training.
audits.
Capture lessons learnt from

environmental incidents to
minimise repeat issues.
Encourage and reward
innovation and effort throughout
the workforce
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Implementation and operation
4.1
Environmental management documentation
This CEMP is the overarching management plan for a suite of environmental management
documents for the TRFW as shown in Figure 4.1 below. The CEMP and sub plans required
under CoAs B35 and B36 will be provided to the DG for approval.
Ministers
Conditions of
Approval
Statement of
Commitments
Environmental
Assessment
Documents
Relevant
Legislation
Construction Environmental
Management Plan (CoA B35)
and sub-Plans (CoA B36)
Environmental
Work Method
Statement
System
Procedures
and forms
Monitoring and
Inspection
Compliance Tracking
Program
Corrective Action
Auditing and
Reporting
Management
Review
Figure 4-1:Environmental management system document structure
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4.1.1
Construction Environmental Management Plan
This CEMP documents the method to manage and control the environmental aspects of the
TRFW. It identifies the requirements applicable to the activities described in Chapter 2. It also
provides the overall framework for the system and procedures to ensure environmental impacts
are minimised and legislative and other requirements are fulfilled. The strategies defined in this
CEMP have been developed with consideration of the MCoA requirements and the safeguards
and mitigation measures presented in the environmental assessment and approval documents.
This CEMP establishes the system for implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement
to minimise impacts from the Toolijooa Road Fill Works on the environment.
4.1.2
Environmental management sub-plans
A number of environmental management sub-plans support the CEMP. These documents are
prepared to identify requirements and processes applicable to specific impacts or aspects of the
activities described in Chapter 2. They address requirements of the MCoA, SoCs and other
measures identified in the environment assessment documentation.
A list of construction sub-plans and strategies for the TRFW, and their approval requirements,
are provided in Table 4-1 The TRFW Staging Report documents the required environmental
documentation to be prepared for the TRFW and the timing required for submission where
required.
Table 4-1: Environmental management sub plans and strategies
CoA
Document name
A9
Staging Report
B29
Compliance Tracking Program
B30-B33
Community Engagement Strategy
B36(a)
Construction Traffic Management Sub-plan
B36(b)
Construction Flora and Fauna Management Sub-plan
B36(c)
Construction Noise and Vibration Management Sub-plan
B36(d)
Construction Soil and Water Quality Management Sub-plan
B36(e)
Construction Heritage Management Sub-plan
4.1.3
Environmental work method statements
A number of Environmental Work Method Statements (EWMS) will apply to manage and control
the activities associated with the Toolijooa Road Fills Works that have the potential to adversely
impact on the environment. These will include:
Clearing and grubbing, and
Dewatering.
All construction personnel and sub-contractors undertaking a task governed by an EWMS will
be trained in the EWMS, and will acknowledge that they have read and understood their
obligations prior to commencing work. The demolition works will be undertaken by a suitably
qualified sub-contractor who will submit a Work Method Statement to Fulton Hogan for review
and approval prior to commencement of the demolition works.
Regular monitoring, inspections and auditing against compliance with the EWMS will be
undertaken by the Environmental Manager to ensure that all controls are being followed and
that any non-conformances are recorded and corrective actions implemented.
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4.1.4
System procedures, forms and other documents
Current Gerringong Upgrade project environmental management system procedures, forms

and other documents provide instructions and records related to both environmental and nonenvironmental activities throughout the TRFW.
4.1.5
Sensitive area plan
A number of environmentally sensitive areas and sites are located in close proximity to the
TRFW. These site constraints are shown on the Sensitive Area Plan and include:
Aboriginal heritage sites, including items, places, objects and sites, and
Non-Aboriginal heritage sites.
The sensitive area plans are presented in Appendix A6.

4.1.6
System procedures, forms and other documents
Project specific procedures will be developed in response to the requirements of the Project.
Where applicable existing Fulton Hogans procedures and work instructions will be applied or
amended for use on the Project.
4.1.7
CEMP availability
This CEMP will be made available for public inspection on request. Confidential information,
which may include the location of threatened species, Aboriginal objects or places and
personnel contact details, will be removed from all documents provided or made available to the
public.
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4.2
Resources, roles, responsibilities and authority
The key environmental management roles and responsibilities for the TRFW are described
below. The structure of these roles is shown in Figure 4-2.
Project
Manager
RMS
Environmental
Representative
Environmental
Representative (ER)
(independent of
project team)
Construction
Manager
Environmental
Manager
Superintendent
Community Relations
Manager
Environmental
Officer(s)
Project / Site
Engineers
Communications
Officer(s)
RMS Personnel
Foreman/ Leading
Hands
Contractor
Environment Team
Wider Project Team
Figure 4-2: Project Environmental Management Structure
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4.2.1 Environmental Representative

The responsibilities of the Environmental Representative (ER) are defined in CoA B34,
including:
be the principal point of advice in relation to the environmental performance of the

project
be consulted in responding to the community concerning the environmental

performance of the project where the resolution of points of conflict between the RMS and
the community is required
monitor the implementation of environmental management plans and monitoring

programs required under the Project Approval
monitor the outcome of environmental management plans and advise the RMS upon the
achievement of project environmental outcomes
have responsibility for considering and advising the RMS on matters specified in the
conditions of this approval, and other licences and approvals related to the
environmental performance and impacts of the project
ensure that environmental auditing is undertaken in accordance with the requirements of
CoA and the projects Environmental Management System
be given the authority to approve / reject minor amendments to the CEMP, and
having the authority and independence to require reasonable steps be taken to avoid or
minimise unintended or adverse environmental impacts, and failing the effectiveness of
such steps, to direct that relevant actions be ceased immediately should an adverse
impact on the environment be likely to occur.
The ER will be suitably qualified and experienced and independent of the design and
construction personnel. The ER will be approved by the DG prior to the commencement of
construction.
RMS Roles
4.2.2 RMS Environment Representative
The environmental responsibilities of the RMS Environment Representative include (but not
limited to) the following:
review environmental management plans and related documents prepared for the
Project
review minor Project refinements that are consistent with the Project environmental
assessment and approval documentation and recommend they be approved by the
RMS Representative
monitor the environmental performance of the Project in relation to RMS requirements
evaluate and advise on compliance with RMS environmental requirements, and
review and approve any environmental management plans for the Project or related
activities that are not required to be approved by the DG of DP&I.
Contractor Roles
4.2.3 Project Manager
The environmental responsibilities of the Project Manager include:
ensure all works comply with relevant regulatory and Project requirements
ensure the requirements of this CEMP are fully implemented, and in particular, that
environmental requirements are not secondary to other construction requirements
endorse and support the Project environmental policy attached at Appendix A4
liaise with RMS, the Environmental Representative and other government authorities as
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4.2.4
required
participate and provide guidance in the regular review of this CEMP and supporting
documentation
provide adequate resources (personnel, financial and technological) to ensure
effective development, implementation and maintenance of this CEMP
ensure that all personnel receive appropriate induction training, including details of the
environmental and community requirements
ensure that complaints are investigated and issues raised resolved in accordance with
Complaints and Enquiries Procedure included in Appendix A7 of this CEMP
stop work immediately where there is an actual or potential risk of harm to the
environment.
Construction Manager
The environmental responsibilities of the Construction Manager include:
plan construction works in a manner that avoids or minimises impact to environment
ensure the requirements of this CEMP are fully implemented
ensure construction personnel manage construction works in accordance with

statutory and approval requirements
ensure environmental management procedures

and
protection
measures
are implemented
ensure all Project personnel attend an induction prior to commencing works
liaise with RMS, Environmental Representative and other government authorities as

required, and
stop work immediately where there is an actual or potential risk of harm to the
environment.
4.2.5
Superintendent
The environmental responsibilities of the superintendent include:
communicate with all personnel and sub-contractors regarding compliance with the
CEMP and site-specific environmental issues
4.2.6
ensure all site workers attend an environmental induction prior to the commencement of
works
co-ordinate the implementation of the CEMP
co-ordinate the implementation and maintenance of pollution control measures
identify resources required for implementation of the CEMP
report any activity that has resulted, or has the potential to result, in an environmental
incident immediately to the Environmental Manager / Environmental Officers
co-ordinate action in emergency situations and allocate required resources, and
stop activities where there is an actual or potential risk of harm to the environment and
advise the Construction Manager and Environmental Manager.
The environmental responsibilities of the Environmental Manager include:
overall responsibility for the management of environmental aspects of the Project
development, implementation, monitoring and updating of the CEMP and sub plans
report to Project Manager on the performance and implementation of the CEMP
ensure management reviews of the CEMP are undertaken annually, documented and
actions implemented
ensure environmental risks of the Project are identified and appropriate mitigation
measures implemented
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4.2.7
identify where environmental measures are not meeting the set targets and where
improvement can be achieved
ensure environmental protocols are in place and managed
ensure environmental compliance
obtain and update all environmental licences, approvals and permits as required;
lead liaison with Environmental Representative and approval authorities
manage environmental document control, reporting, inductions and training
manage environmental reporting within the Project team and to the RMS and
regulatory authorities
prepare reports on a monthly basis outlining the Project Works undertaken,
achievements and areas where improvements were made
oversee site environmental monitoring, inspections and internal audits
manage all subcontractors and consultants with regards to environmental matters,
including assessing their environmental capabilities and environmental documents
prepare and/or distribute environment awareness notes
review and approve PESCP
develop and facilitate induction, toolbox talks and other training programs regarding
environmental requirements for all site personnel
notify RMS and relevant authorities in the event of an environmental incident and
manage close-out of these
stop activities where there is actual or potential risk of harm to the environment or to
prevent an environmental non-conformance and advise the Project Manager,
Construction Manager and Superintendent, and
assist the Communications Manager to resolve environment-related complaints.
Environmental Officer
The environmental responsibilities of the Environmental Officer include:
assist in preparing the CEMP (including any future revisions)
develop PESCP in consultation with the superintendent, site engineers, foreman and
other relevant site personnel, as required
undertake site inspections, carry out monitoring activities and complete site checklists
ensure monitoring records are appropriately maintained, reviewed and any noncompliance issues addressed
manage the day-to-day environmental elements of construction

record and provide written reports of non-conformances with the CEMP or corrective
actions required to the Environmental Manager. This may include the need to implement
additional measures or revise existing measures
assist in identifying environmental risks
advise the Environmental Manager and Construction Manager of the need to stop
work if an there is the potential for an unacceptable impact on the environment to
occur
advise the Construction Manager or site construction staff to take reasonable steps to
avoid or minimise impacts
provide reports to the Environmental Manager on any major issues resulting from the
Project
advise site staff on issues concerning Project environmental matters
assist in developing training programs regarding environmental requirements and
deliver where required, including delivery of the environmental component of toolbox
talks, and
stop activities where there is an actual or immediate risk of harm to the environment and
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advise the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Superintendent and Environmental

Manager.
4.2.8
Community Relations Manager
The environmental responsibilities of the Communications Manager:
ensure that all community consultation activities are carried out
report any environmental issues raised by stakeholders or members of the community to

the Environmental Manager
4.2.9
communicate environment related Project progress, performance, mitigation measures and

issues to stakeholders and the community, and
maintain the 24 hour complaints hotline.
Project/Site Engineers
The environmental responsibilities of the Project/Site engineers include:
provide input into the preparation of environmental planning documents as required
ensure instructions and information relating to project environmental risks are provided to
staff
ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the
CEMP and supporting documentation, including the implementation of all environmental
controls
identify environmental risks
identify resource needs for implementation of CEMP requirements and related

documents
ensure that environment related complaints are investigated to ensure effective resolution
take action in the event of an environmental incident or potential environmental incident

and allocate the required resources to minimise environmental impact, and
incident immediately to the Superintendent and Environmental Manager.
4.2.10 Foreman
The environmental responsibilities of the foreman include (but are not limited to) the following:
undertake environmental duties as defined by the superintendent or Project/Site

engineers
control field works and implement/maintain effective environmental controls
where required, undertake environmental risk assessment of works prior to

commencement
ensure site activities comply with EWMS and relevant records are kept
ensure all site workers are site inducted prior to commencement of works
attend to any spills or environmental incidents that may occur on-site
incident immediately to the Superintendent, and
advise the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Superintendent or Environmental
Manager.
4.2.11 Project Team (including sub-contractors)
comply with the relevant requirements of the CEMP and other environmental
documentation
participate in the Project/site induction program
report any environmental incidents to the foreman immediately or as soon as
practicable if reasonable steps can be adopted to control the incident
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undertake remedial action as required to ensure environmental controls are

maintained in good working order, and
advise the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Superintendent or Environmental
Manager.
4.3 Sub-contractor management

Environmental requirements and responsibilities are specified to sub-contractors in the contract
documentation. As part of the selection process, consideration is also given to their past
environmental performance. The Environmental Manager, or delegate, will participate in the
tender assessment and selection process where it is deemed necessary due to associated
environmental risks. All sub-contractors will be required to complete a subcontractor
questionnaire or similar.
All sub-contractors are required to work in accordance with the approved CEMP.
All sub-contractors are required to attend site inductions where the requirements and
obligations of the CEMP are communicated. A record of all sub-contractors inducted will be
maintained as part of the Project induction and training register.
A standard monitoring form will be developed that will be used to assess:
The sub-contractors general work practices

The effectiveness of the sub-contractors environmental protection measures
The sub-contractors compliance with the requirements of this CEMP, and
The maintenance of environmental measures.
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Competence, training and awareness
To ensure that this CEMP is effectively implemented, each level of management is

responsible for ensuring that all personnel reporting to them are aware of the requirements of
this CEMP. The Environmental Manager will coordinate environmental training in
conjunction with other training and development activities.
5.1
Environmental induction
All personnel, including sub-contractors, are required to attend a compulsory site induction
that includes an environmental component prior to commencement on-site. The
Environmental Manager (or delegate) will conduct the environmental component of the site
induction. The environmental component will include an overview of:
relevant details of the CEMP including purpose and objectives

key environmental issues, i.e. protection of the sensitive areas, dust and noise management
conditions of environmental licences, permits and approvals
specific environmental management requirements and responsibilities
mitigation measures for the control of environmental issues
incident response and reporting requirements, and
information relating to the location of environmental constraints.
A record of all environment inductions will be maintained and kept on-site.

The Environmental Manager may authorise amendments to the induction where required to
address Project modifications, legislative changes or amendments to this CEMP or related
documentation.
The Environmental Representative will review and endorse the induction program and monitor
its implementation.
5.2
Toolbox talks, training and awareness
Toolbox talks will be used to raise awareness and educate personnel on construction related
environmental issues. The toolbox talks will be used to ensure environmental awareness
continues during construction. Toolbox talks will include details of EWMSs for relevant
personnel.
Toolbox talks will be tailored to specific environmental issues including:
erosion and sedimentation control
hours of work
emergency and spill response
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage
threatened species, endangered ecological communities, clearing controls and

vegetation protection
weed management
noise
housekeeping and waste
concrete washout
dewatering
project and clearing limits
works in waterways, and
dust control.
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Toolbox attendance is mandatory and attendees of toolbox talks are required to sign an
attendance form and the records maintained.
Targeted environmental awareness training will be provided to individuals or groups of
workers with a specific authority or responsibility for environmental management or those
undertaking an activity with a high risk of environmental impact.
Awareness notes, in the form of posters, booklets or similar may be developed and distributed
to engineers, leading hands, foreman and others with a responsibility for managing specific
work locations or activities. Awareness notes may also be distributed to the broader
workforce at daily pre-start meetings (see section 5.3) or made available in worker crib
sheds / break facilities.
The Environmental Representative will review and endorse the training program and monitor its
implementation.
5.3
Daily pre-start meetings
The pre-start meeting is a tool for informing the workforce of the days activities, safe work
practices, environmental protection practices, work area restrictions, activities that may affect
the works, coordination issues with other trades, hazards and other information that may be
relevant to the days work.
The Foreman, or other appropriate site staff member, will conduct a daily pre-start meeting for
the site workforce before the commencement of work each day (or shift) or where
changes occur during a shift. Pre-start meetings may be project-wide and/or held for specific
work areas.
The environmental component of pre-starts will include any environmental issues that could
potentially be impacted by, or impact on, the days activities. All attendees will be required to
sign on to the pre-start and acknowledge their understanding of the issues explained.
Pre-start topics, dates delivered and a register of attendees will be recorded and the records
maintained.
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Communication
6.1
Internal communication
Clear lines of communication throughout all levels and functions (e.g. management, staff and
sub-contracted service providers), is key to minimising environmental impacts and achieving
continual improvements in environmental performance.
The environmental team will meet regularly to discuss on-site environmental management,
amendments to plans, changes to construction activities etc.
Regular meetings may also be scheduled with the Environmental Representative and RMS
Environment staff to communicate ongoing environmental performance and to discuss issues to
be addressed.
The environment team members will participate regularly in toolbox talks to communicate to the
wider project personnel on environmental performance, to advise on sensitive environmental
matters for future work areas and to receive feedback from on-site personnel.
Information relating to toolbox talks and daily pre-start meetings is provided in Sections 5.2 and
5.3 above.
6.2
External and government authority consultation
The Environmental Manager will be the main point of contact regarding specific
environmental issues. The Environmental Manager has the responsibility to report on the
ongoing environmental performance to RMS and the Environmental Representative. The
Environmental Manager will report regularly to RMS on progress and any key environmental
matters.
The following two project team members are nominated as 24 hour contacts for environmental
regulatory authorities, with the authority to take immediate action to shut down any activity, or to
affect any pollution control measure:
Shannon Chisholm (Environmental Manager) 0400 459 769, and
Steven Glover (Project Director), 0417 936 779.

Upon consultation with the NSW Environmental Manager and the Operations Manager, each
relevant authority will be notified immediately via the appropriate telephone number should a
pollution incident occur that causes or threatens material harm to the environment.
The relevant authorities to be notified are:
the EPA
the Ministry of Health via the local Public Health Unit
Work Cover
Kiama City Council,
Shoalhaven City Council, and
Fire and Rescue NSW

For further details, refer to the Contacts List on page iii of this CEMP.
Should the EPA be notified of any pollution incident, RMS will be notified verbally within two
hours and in writing as soon as the cause, extent and details are known.
A report will be submitted to RMS on each occasion when the site is visited by the EPA or any
other Authority, other than for arranged inspections. The report will detail the purpose, outcome
and actions pertaining to the visit and is submitted to RMSs Representative within one working
day of the EPA or any other Authority visit.
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6.3
Stakeholder and community communication
6.3.1
Community Engagement Strategy
A Community Engagement Strategy has been prepared for the Toolijooa Road Fill Works that
describes that processes to follow for all community and stakeholder consultation in relation to
the works.
6.3.2
Complaints and enquires protocol
All community inquiries and complaints will be handled in accordance with the Complaints and
Enquiries Protocol, consistent with AS 4269: Complaints Handling and included in Appendix A7.
All community inquiries and complaints related to the construction activities will be referred to
the 24-hour community information line (1800 506 976). A site office postal address has been
provided for receipt of complaints and enquiries. The telephone number, the postal address and
the email address have been published in newspapers circulating in the local area.
Information on all complaints received, including the means by which they were addressed and
whether resolution was reached and whether mediation was required or used, will be included
in a complaints register. The information contained within the register will be made available to
the DG on request.
The Environmental Manager will apply an adaptive approach to ensure that corrective actions
are applied in consultation with the appropriate construction staff to ensure modifications and
improvements in the management of any environmental issues which have resulted in
community complaints.
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Incidents and emergencies
All incidents and emergencies resulting from Toolijooa Road Fill Works will be managed in
accordance with the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for Gerringong Upgrade
project.
RMSs Environmental Incident Classification and Reporting Procedure will be implemented in
the event of an environmental incident. The Procedure is provided in Appendix A5.
The Procedure provides information on:
types of incidents
criteria for classification of environmental incidents
processes for systematically responding to and managing emergency situations, and
processes and legal requirements (e.g. Acts, Regulations, EPL) for the reporting and
notification of an environmental incident.
The procedure covers the management of events including:
spills of fuels, oils, chemicals and other hazardous materials
unauthorised discharge from sediment basins or other containment devices
unauthorised clearing or clearing beyond the extent of the Project boundary or

premises
inadequate installation and subsequent failure of temporary erosion and sediment

controls
unauthorised damage or interference to threatened species, endangered ecological

communities or critical habitat
unauthorised harm or desecration to Aboriginal objects and Aboriginal places
unauthorised damage or destruction to any State or locally significant relic or Heritage

item
unauthorised dredging or reclamation works within a watercourse
potential contamination of waterways or land
accidental starting of a fire or a fire breaking out of containment
any potential breach of legislation, including a potential breach of a condition of an

EPL, CoA approval or any agency permit condition
works undertaken without appropriate approval or assessment under the

Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979
works undertaken that are not in accordance with a Project assessment, and
unauthorised dumping of waste.

In accordance with the requirements of CoA B32, the Compliance Tracking Program will
document:
mechanisms for reporting and recording incidents and actions taken in response to
those incidents
provisions for reporting environmental incidents to the DG during construction, and
procedures for rectifying any non-compliance identified during review of incident

management.
The RMS Representative and the Environmental Representative will generally be notified
verbally immediately and in writing within 1 hour of the occurrence of an environmental
incident. Incident reports will be provided to the RMS Representative and the Environmental
Representative within 24 hours of the incident occurring, including lessons learnt from each
environmental incident and proposed measures to prevent the occurrence of a similar
incident. All efforts will be undertaken immediately to avoid and reduce impacts of incidents
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and suitable controls put in place. Incidents will be close out as quickly as possible, taking all
required action to resolve each environmental incident.
In accordance with CoA A5, the RMS will notify the DG and other relevant government
agencies of any incident with actual or potential significant off-site environmental impacts on
people or the biophysical environment as soon as practicable and within 24 hours after the
occurrence of the incident. Fulton Hogan will provide RMS with full written details of the incident
for RMS to forward to the DG within seven days of the date on which the incident occurred.
Where an incident also requires reporting to the OEH and/or EPA the incident report
prepared for the purposes of notifying the OEH and/or EPA would meet this requirement.
In accordance with CoA A6, Fulton Hogan will meet the requirements of the DG or relevant
government agency (as determined by the Director General) to address the cause or impact of
any incident, as it relates to this approval, reported in accordance with CoA A5, within such
period as the Director General may require.
The EPA will be notified of any environmental incidents or pollution incidents on or around
the site via the EPA Environment Line (telephone 131 555) in accordance with Part 5.7 of the
Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW) (POEO Act). Where an incident
involves an Aboriginal site, relevant Registered Aboriginal Parties will be notified and their
input sought in closing out the incident.
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Inspections, monitoring and auditing
8.1
Environmental inspections
8.1.1
Weekly and post rainfall site inspections
The Environmental Manager and/or Environmental Officers undertake inspections of the

work sites weekly and after rainfall events to evaluate the effectiveness of environmental
controls. The Environmental Officers record inspection findings on an inspection checklist
form.
If any maintenance and/or deficiencies in environmental controls or in the standard of
environmental performance are observed, they will be recorded on the checklist form included
in Appendix A8. Records will also include details of any maintenance required, the nature of the
deficiency, any actions required and an implementation priority. The completion of the actions
will be monitored to ensure they are implemented within the agreed timeframes.
8.1.2
Environmental Representative and RMS inspections
The Environmental Representative and RMS staff will undertake regular inspections of work
sites during construction. Inspections by the Environmental Representative and RMS Project
staff would typically occur on a weekly or fortnightly basis depending on the complexity of the
work and anticipated environmental risks associated with the stage of construction.
A member of the Project environment team will participate in all Environmental Representative
and client inspections and records maintained. Deficiencies and required actions will be
analysed and prioritised at the completion of the inspection and timeframes for implementation
of corrective actions agreed.
8.2 Environmental monitoring

The monitoring required under the Project Approval during construction is described in detail in
the relevant environmental management sub plans.
The Environmental Representative and RMS Representative will be advised of any nonconformances identified through monitoring activities. Details will be reported by the Fulton
Hogan in the monthly report.
Where a non-conformance is detected or monitoring results are outside of the expected
range and are directly attributable to the TRFW, the process described in Section 8.6 will be
implemented. Steps in the process will typically include:
an analysis of the results by the Environmental Manager to determining possible causes

for the non-conformance
a site inspection by the Environmental Manager or delegate
advising relevant personnel of the problem
identifying and agreeing on actions to resolve or mitigate the non-conformance, and
implementing actions to rectify or mitigate the non-conformance.

A non-conformance Environmental Incident Report and/or Environmental Improvement Notice
may be issued by the Environmental Manager in response to the non-conformance if it is found
to be construction related.
The timing for any improvement will be agreed between the relevant Engineer/ Superintendent
and Environmental Manager based on the level of risk (e.g. a significant risk will require
immediate action).
All environmental monitoring equipment shall be maintained and calibrated according to the
manufacturers specifications and appropriate records kept.
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8.3 Auditing and reporting

8.3.1 Internal audits
The internal audits will be carried out by suitably qualified and experienced Fulton Hogan
personnel not directly associated with the project every six (6) months, with the first audit
occurring no longer than three (3) months after commencement of construction.
These audits will be undertaken to verify compliance with:
this CEMP and sub plans

approval requirements (CoAs, SoCs), and
any relevant legal and other requirements (e.g. licenses, permits, regulations, RMS
contract documentation).
8.3.2 Independent external audits

External auditing will be undertaken by an independent environmental auditor in accordance
with ISO 19011:2003 - Guidelines for Quality and / or Environmental Management Systems
Auditing, as required by CoA B29(d).
8.4 Compliance tracking program

A Compliance Tracking Program (CTP) has been developed for the Toolijooa Road Fill
Works in accordance with the requirements of CoA B32. The CTP contains:
provisions for the notification of the Director General of the commencement of works prior
to the commencement of construction and prior to the commencement of operation of the
project (including prior to each stage, where works are being staged)
provisions for periodic review of project compliance with the requirements of this approval
and the documents listed under condition A1, including the Statement of Commitments
provisions for periodic reporting of compliance status against the requirements of the
Project Approval and the Major Project Application, Environmental Assessment and the
Submissions Report, including the Statement of Commitments, to the DG including one
month prior to the commencement of construction and operation of the project and at other
intervals during the construction and operation, as identified in the Program
a program for independent environmental auditing in accordance with ISO 19011:2003 Guidelines for Quality and/ or Environmental Management Systems Auditing
mechanisms for reporting and recording incidents and actions taken in response to those
incidents
provisions for reporting environmental incidents to the DG during construction and
operation, and
procedures for rectifying any non-compliance identified during environmental auditing,
review of compliance or incident management.
The Compliance Tracking Program describes how the requirements of CoA B29 will be met and
identifies the frequency for the Toolijooa Road Fill Works compliance reporting and independent
auditing.
8.5
Non-conformity, corrective and preventative actions
The Gerringong Upgrade projects Quality Plan describes the process for managing nonconforming work practices and initiating corrective/preventative actions or system
improvements.
The Environmental Representative, RMS Representative or public authority may also raise a
non-conformance or improvement opportunity using the same process.
A non-conformance is the failure or refusal to comply with the requirements of this CEMP
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and supporting documentation.

For each non-conformance identified corrective/preventative action (or actions) must be
implemented. In addition any environmental management improvement opportunities can be
initiated as a result of incidents or emergencies, monitoring and measurement, audit findings or
other reviews. Improvement opportunities may also result in the implementation of
corrective/preventative actions.
Corrective/preventative actions and improvement opportunities will be entered into the
contractors quality system database and include detail of the issue, action required and
timing and responsibilities. The record will be updated with date of close out and any
necessary notes. The database will be reviewed regularly to ensure actions are closed out as
required.
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Review and improvement
Management reviews are undertaken as part of the continual improvement process as

required by CoA B38(h). The management review can consist of group or executive
reviews.
A group review is initiated by the Environmental Manager and includes relevant Project team
members and stakeholders. The environment team meet quarterly, or at other predetermined periods, to review environmental management issues for the Project. The
environment team meeting can be run in conjunction with a wider group meeting if the
Environmental Manager deems it appropriate.
The environment group meetings include:
a review of the aspects and impacts register, legal register and environmental
induction
consideration of monitoring, inspection and audit results
consideration of incidents and any lessons learnt
consideration of any new regulatory issues
a review of the effectiveness of erosion and sediment controls
consideration of changes in operational needs such as resourcing, and
feedback from management reviews.
The outcomes of the reviews could include amendments to this CEMP and related
documentation, revision to the environmental management system, review of the risk
assessment, re-evaluation of the project objectives and targets as well as input into other
project documents.
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10 Documentation
10.1 Environmental records
The Environmental Manager is responsible for maintaining all environmental management
documents as current at the point of use. Types of records include:
monitoring, inspection and compliance reports/records
correspondence with public authorities
induction and training records
reports on environmental incidents, other environmental non-conformances, complaints

and follow-up action
community engagement information, and

minutes of CEMP and construction environmental management system review
meetings and evidence of any action taken.
All environmental management documents are subject to ongoing review and continual
improvement. This includes times of change to scheduled activities or to legislative or
licensing requirements.
Only the Environmental Manager, or delegate, has the authority to change any of the
environmental management documentation.
10.2 Document control

Fulton Hogan or RMS, where relevant, will coordinate the preparation, review and distribution,
as appropriate, of the environmental documents listed above. During construction, the
environmental documents will be stored at the main site compound.
Fulton Hogan will implement a document control procedure to control the flow of documents
within and between RMS, stakeholders and subcontractors.
The procedure will also ensure that documentation is:
developed, reviewed and approved prior to issue
issued for use
controlled and stored for the legally required timeframe
removed from use when superseded or obsolete, and
archived.
A register and distribution list will identify the current revision of particular documents or data.
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CONSTRUCTION

TRFW Environmental Management Plan

Toolijooa Road Fill Works stage of Foxground and Berry Bypass

Plan approved by:

Contractor Env Manager

Revised as per DP&I comments

Initial for DP&I approval

Distribution of controlled copies

*24 hour community information line

1800 506 976

RMS Project Manager

RMS Environment Representative

Shoalhaven City Council

EPA Environment Line

Illawarra-Shoalhaven Local Health

Fire and Rescue

Wildlife Rescue South Coast

* to be contactable by EPA on a 24-hour basis

Purpose of this CEMP ............................................................................................................................ 1

CEMP approval ...................................................................................................................................... 4

FOXGROUND AND BERRY BYPASS PROJECT ........................................................6

General features .................................................................................................................................... 6

Toolijooa Road Fill Works ...................................................................................................................... 9

Compound and ancillary facilities .......................................................................................................... 9

Project environmental obligations ........................................................................................................ 11

Legal and other requirements .............................................................................................................. 11

Approvals, permits and licensing ......................................................................................................... 11

Environmental aspects and impacts .................................................................................................... 11

Objectives and targets ......................................................................................................................... 12

IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION ......................................................................14

Environmental management documentation........................................................................................ 14

Resources, roles, responsibilities and authority ................................................................................... 17

Sub-contractor management ................................................................................................................ 22

COMPETENCE, TRAINING AND AWARENESS........................................................23

Environmental induction ....................................................................................................................... 23

Toolbox talks, training and awareness ................................................................................................. 23

Daily pre-start meetings ....................................................................................................................... 24

Internal communication ........................................................................................................................ 25

External and government authority consultation .................................................................................. 25

Stakeholder and community communication ........................................................................................ 26

INCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES .............................................................................27

INSPECTIONS, MONITORING AND AUDITING .........................................................29

Environmental inspections ................................................................................................................... 29

Environmental monitoring .................................................................................................................... 29

Auditing and reporting .......................................................................................................................... 30

Compliance tracking program .............................................................................................................. 30

Non-conformity, corrective and preventative actions ............................................................................ 30

REVIEW AND IMPROVEMENT ..................................................................................32

Environmental records ......................................................................................................................... 33

Document control ................................................................................................................................. 33

Legal and other requirements

Construction traffic management sub plan

Aboriginal Focus Group

Acid sulfate soils

Construction environmental management plan

Verification of how implementation is proceeding with respect to

Director General of the NSW Department of Planning and

Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure

Using, conserving and enhancing the communitys resources so

Environmental management system