AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Algal Bloom and Water Quality-Hypotheses 1 and 3

IMEF <em>(the Integrated Monitoring of Environmental Flows)</em> Program investigated ecological responses to environmental flows in regulated rivers of NSW. River regulation can alter flow variability, water quality, nutrient cycling and river productivity. Environmental flows are used to restore aspects of the natural flow regime and improve ecological outcomes within regulated river systems. The IMEF Algae and Water Quality studies investigated the influence of environmental flows on phytoplankton (algae), water quality and river productivity.

IMEF Hypotheses 1 and 3 both examined the influence of environmental flows on phytoplankton dynamics, water quality and ecological productivity, and are therefore grouped together within this project.

The studies examined two key hypotheses:
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<strong>IMEF Hypothesis 1 – Suppressing Algal Blooms:</strong> Environmental flows and the protection of natural low-flow conditions may reduce the occurrence, persistence and intensity of phytoplankton and cyanobacterial blooms by maintaining more natural river conditions.
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<strong>IMEF Hypothesis 3 – Flushing Blooms and Enhancing Productivity:</strong> Environmental flows, including freshes and higher flow events, may disrupt or flush algal blooms, improve water quality and enhance the movement and availability of basal food resources that support aquatic food webs.
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IMEF water quality and productivity studies were undertaken in the Barwon-Darling (Barka), Gwydir and Namoi Rivers, testing the ecological response of river systems to environmental flows. Monitoring included phytoplankton communities, water quality, hydrology and other indicators used to assess the effectiveness of environmental flow management.

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Tags: Algae, BIODIVERSITY, DCCEEW - Water, DCCEEW - Water Science, Ecosystem processes, FAUNA, SURFACE WATER, Water quality
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Trip generation drive through coffee outlets : data and analysis report with appendices

Bitzios Consulting has been commissioned by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), NSW to undertake a traffic generation study of drive through coffee outlets (outlets). The need for this study has arisen from the increasing number of outlets opening in recent times and the RMS Guide to Traffic Generating Developments (Guide) does not include this specific type of development.
Whilst the Guide contains data on drive-through fast food outlets, the drive-through coffee outlets are unique in that the business focus is almost exclusively on beverage sales with limited food available. Most of these outlets do not have seating and only have limited parking mainly for the purpose of providing a space for patrons to park while they wait for a larger than usual order. This service is becoming increasingly popular and in order to assist in better and consistent planning outcomes it is necessary for reliable trip generation and parking demand data to be collected and analysed to include in the Guide.

Tags: Roads and Maritime Services
Organization: NSW Government
Statement of environmental effects for proposed demolition of Howlong bridges : Howlong to Chiltern Road

This SEE has been prepared to aid in the assessment of the potential impacts of the proposed Howlong Bridges demolition and is a supplement to the REF for the Howlong Bridges Project. This SEE has been prepared to assist Hume Shire Council It presents details of the Proposal, assesses the existing natural and social environments, describes the potential impacts on the environment and presents safeguards to minimise and/or remove identified impact

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government
Pacific Highway upgrade : embankment material quarry Taree Bypass, Koorainghat : environmental impact statement

The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) is proposing to quarry material from the existing cut batters of the Taree Bypass, approximately 5km south of Taree (refer Figure 1.1). The excavated material would then be used as fill for the Pacific Highway upgrade between the Taree Bypass and Moorland over the proposed construction period of these projects. This Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) addresses the effects of establishing and operating the proposed quarry. The EIS has several main components including a review of the need for a fill material quarry (Section 3), definition of the project objectives (Section 3), consideration of alternative fill sourcing options (Section 4), description of the proposed quarry (Section 5) and assessment of the environmental, economic and social impacts and proposed safeguards for the proposal (Section 6).

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government
Proposed Alstonville Bypass : environmental impact statement : working paper no. 6 : heritage

Construction and operation of a high standard single carriageway road generally between the intersections with the Bruxner Highway at Perrys Hill and Sneaths Road which bypasses the village of  Alstonville/Wollongbar. The proposal includes at grade intersections at each junction with the Bruxner Highway, regrading of Wardell Road and the diversion of Ellis Road. Service roads are to be provided to maintain access to local properties. The proposal includes the definition of a corridor of sufficient width to accommodate a dual carriageway, and environmental mitigation measures. This report provides details of local environmental observations relevant to the archaeological sensitivity of the study area. It identifies all known archaeological sites in the vicinity of the study area as recorded in the site registers of the Australian Heritage Commission, NSW Heritage Council, NSW National Trust, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the Heritage schedules of Ballina Council. Survey methods, results and significance assessments are made according to NPWS and DUAP guidelines. Where appropriate, the report recommends site management options to minimise impact on areas of heritage sensitivity and items within the study area. 

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government
Operators guide to oversize vehicle movements : incorporating the Handbook for the movement of overdimension vehicles operating under the General Permit Scheme

The purpose of this book is to provide information on the requirements for the movement of oversize and overmass vehicles and their loads in New South Wales. The reason for applying extra conditions on these movements is to ensure that large vehicles and loads which take up more than the usual road space are moved safely, and with a minimum of inconvenience to other road users. This book outlines the conditions applying to general oversize and overmass permit travel for both agricultural and non-agricultural vehicles. The book may be used as a permit for vehicles and loads which meet the conditions outlined for General Permit travel, and in this circumstance must be carried in the vehicle and produced when required. For vehicles and loads that exceed these conditions, a Specific Permit is required and information relating to this type of permit can be found within these pages. In addition, the book outlines the details of the various heavy vehicle permit schemes managed by the RTA, and provides other information of use to the transport industry.

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government
Blood alcohol levels of persons killed in motor traffic accidents : TARU 6/81

Coroners' data on blood alcohol concentrations of fatally injured crash victims in New South Wales are examined. Published data from Victoria and Queensland are summarised. It is found that in New South Wales the blood alcohol concentrations of a large proportion of all fatally injured drivers and riders remains unknown. An exact estimate of the proportion of drivers and riders with a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit of 0.08g/100m1 cannot be obtained. However, a range of estimates may be obtained by assuming that the unknown blood alcohol concentrations may all be either above or below the legal limit. Based mainly on data collected from New South Wales coroners' courts, and supported by data from other States, it is estimated that 30% to 60% of all drivers and motorcyclists who die as a result of a motor traffic crash have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08g/100m1 (.08%) or more.

Tags: Department of Motor Transport, Traffic Accident Research Unit TARU
Organization: NSW Government
New crossing of the Murray River between Corowa and Wahgunyah : environmental impact statement and planning scheme amendment : technical paper 5 : geotechnical

There are 30 crossings over the Murray River between the Snowy Mountains and the South Australian border. These crossings are vital to the economy of the Murray Valley region. The crossing of the Murray River between Corowa and Wahgunyah has been identified as necessary for the maintenance of the regional road network. The new crossing would provide a two lane, flood free crossing of the Murray River and incorporate provisions for cyclists as well as river navigation. The existing John Foord Bridge would be retained for local traffic and would be rehabilitated as a separate project following the opening of the new crossing.

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government
Water: compliance and enforcement - a special report to parliament

This report focuses on problems which arose during the transfer of some water regulation and enforcement functions from the Department of Primary Industries Water to a state owned corporation, WaterNSW – a process referred to as the Transformation.

It also examines three case studies that highlight problems in the way compliance with water regulations have been managed over many years.

The investigation found that the Transformation was poorly managed leading to frustration among staff and a severe diminution in enforcement activity. The report also identifies key lessons for the public sector, including the need to better manage restructures; improve communication; and reconciling the values embedded in delivering effective customer service with taking enforcement action.

Tags: New South Wales Ombudsman
Organization: NSW Government
Trip generation and parking demand surveys of fast food outlets : data report

Bitzios Consulting has been commissioned by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), NSW to undertake a traffic generation and parking demand survey and analysis of fast food outlets. Previous trip generation and parking demand surveys were undertaken in 1980 (Fast Food Outlets) and 1992 (Drive-through Fast Food Outlets). These studies were based on two fast food franchises, namely McDonalds and KFC, with the results showing considerable variation between franchises with McDonalds experiencing almost twice the number of visitation to KFC. RMS recognise that an update to this data and analysis is required as considerable changes have occurred since the 80’s and 90’s that may influence the trip and parking generation for fast food outlets.

Tags: Roads and Maritime Services
Organization: NSW Government
F5 Freeway : King Georges Road to Heathcote Road : environmental impact statement

The proposal is to construct an extension of the F5 east of Liverpool. The proposed route is 12.7 kilometres in length, commencing at the Heathcote Road junction with the existing F5 and terminating at its junction with King Georges Road 1.5 kilometres south of Canterbury Road.

Tags: Department of Main Roads
Organization: NSW Government
Training manual for bridge design engineers : volume 1

This training manual contains notes which were originally prepared for a training course for the Department's Bridge Design Engineers which was held in 1974-75. The aims of the course were to promote a general awareness of Departmental policies and pro- cedures, to demonstrate and discuss various design methods and to achieve uniformity in design and a high standard of completed work. The notes have been prepared in two volumes. Volume 1 (Parts A -D) covers Departmental administrative procedures and general technical aspects of bridge design and maintenance. Volume 2 (Part E) covers, in detail, methods of bridge design for reference by Engineers in their day-to-day design work.

Tags: Department of Main Roads
Organization: NSW Government
Trip generation and parking generation surveys : office blocks : analysis report

GTA Consultants were commissioned by the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) to undertake a study to determine contemporary traffic and parking generation rates for the land use ¿Office and Commercial¿ within Metropolitan and Regional NSW. This new information would replace the existing traffic and parking generation data contained with the RTA¿s Guide to Traffic Generating Developments 2002. This data report contains details of the surveys undertaken in support of the analysis to determine the traffic and parking generation rates for the land use "Office and Commercial".

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government
Restrictive Practices Authorisation in NSW: Consultation findings report: Simplified Chinese version

Simplified Chinese translation of the executive summary of the report on consultations held July-August 2019, to inform the drafting of the Persons with Disability (Regulation of Restrictive Practices) Bill 2020.

Tags: Department of Communities and Justice, Department of Family and Community Services II, behaviour management, people with disability, restraints, restrictive practices
Organization: NSW Government
Rickard Road upgrade : strategic route assessment : community consultation report

Rickard Road between Bringelly Road, Leppington and Oran Park Drive, Catherine Field is proposed to be upgraded. On behalf of the Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Environment (DPIE), Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is investigating an upgrade and extension of Rickard Road for the section between Heath Road and Springfield Road. 
Rickard Road is planned to be a key north-south transport link in the South West Growth Area. The recommended route option is located within the corridor identified in 2013 by DPIE and Camden Council for future development.
The key features of the upgrade would include: ? 
* widening Rickard Road and providing a kerbside bus lane in each direction 
* off-road pedestrian and cyclist pathways 
* intersection upgrades with traffic lights and designated turning lanes ? 
* bicycle and pedestrian crossing at traffic lights.
In June 2020, TfNSW consulted with the community on the recommended option for the proposed upgrade and extension in this section. See Attachment A ‘Community Update’, including a map and further information.
The consultation period on the recommended option was held between 8 June and 3 July 2020.  TfNSW received 24 submissions from the community in response to the display of the preferred option. Key issues identified during consultation included road design, environmental impacts, property impacts and the timing of the project. 
Feedback received during the public display has been considered in the decision making process, and the responses to the feedback are contained in this report.   

Tags: Transport for NSW
Organization: NSW Government
Cross City Tunnel : representations report : volume 2 : appendices

This report provides an introduction to the proposal; a consideration of the EIS; a consideration of representations made in response to exhibition of the EIS; the RTA's response to issues raised in the representations; a summary of additional investigations or studies undertaken after exhibition of the EIS; details of the "Preferred Activity" - the new proposal incorporating modifications.

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government
An assessment of measures to reduce cyclist and motorcyclist accidents : TARU 4/72

The topic of this paper concerns specifically cyclist and motorcyclist accidents and assessment of measures to reduce them. Countermeasures aimed at reducing the quantity of exposure as well as those which improve the quality of exposure by reducing the risk of involvement per unit measure of exposure quantity will be discussed as will reduction of severity of the outcome of the collisions which do occur. These pre-crash, and crash phase countermeasures will be related to the human, vehicle and environmental aspects of the road-use system.

Tags: Department of Motor Transport, Traffic Accident Research Unit TARU
Organization: NSW Government
Alcohol, drugs and accident risk : second report : TARU 1/80

The psychomotor effects of seven commonly used drugs, both licit and illicit, have been examined in human volunteers when given alone and in combination with alcohol. The drugs include A9-Tetrahydro- cannabinol (the main psychoactive principle of marihuana), two minor analgesics (aspirin and paracetamol), a preparation for the treatment of the common cold (Contac 500), a drug (allopurinol) taken for the treatment of gout, and disodium cromoglycate which is used to relieve the symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Tags: Department of Motor Transport, Traffic Accident Research Unit TARU
Organization: NSW Government
Liverpool-Parramatta rapid bus transitway : representations report : volume 1

This Representations Report has been prepared in order to inform the RTA's and the DoT's decision as to whether to proceed with a proposal. To this end, the Report provides the following: 1. An introduction to the Proposal, purpose of the Representations Report, environmental impact assessment process as well as the Consultation Program undertaken to date -- 2. Consideration of the EIS -- 3. Representations -- 4. A summary of the additional correspondence undertaken after the exhibition of the EIS -- 5. Additional Investigations – 6. Proposed Modifications to the Proposal -- 7. Preferred Activity Report – 8. Conclusion: A summary of mitigation measures and other commitments.

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government
Validation trip generation surveys : child care centres : analysis report

The former Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) published its Guide to Traffic Generating Developments ('Guide') in the mid-1990s. This document drew on the results of a number of trip generation and parking demand surveys covering a wide range of business and land uses. These surveys had been progressively conducted since 1978. The trip generation and parking requirement data in the Guide is becoming increasingly out-of-date, with the last analysis being conducted in 1992. Given the significant expansion in the child care sector in recent years, there is a need to collect fresh trip generation and parking demand data at this land use to assist with traffic impact assessment and planning. TEF Consulting was appointed to undertake a detailed trip generation analysis of child care centres.

Tags: Roads and Maritime Services
Organization: NSW Government
University of Wollongong 2021 Annual Report - Controlled Entities

University of Wollongong Controlled Entities Annual Report 2021

Tags: The University of Wollongong, annual report, annual reports, university of wollongong annual report 2021, university of wollongong annual report 2021 controlled entities, university of wollongong annual report controlled entities, university of wollongong controlled entities, uow controlled entities, uow controlled entities 2021
Organization: NSW Government
Review of environmental factors for proposed reconstruction and widening of Cowpasture Road between North Liverpool Road, Green Valley and Elizabeth Drive, Bonnyrigg Heights + Decision report

The proposal addressed in this document is to reconstruct the 2.2 kilometre section of Cowpasture Road from 200 metres south of North Liverpool Road, Green Valley to 300 metres north of Elizabeth Drive, Bonnyrigg Heights from an existing two lane undivided road to a four lane dual carriageway road. The proposal would improve traffic flow, safety and capacity for motorists, pedal cyclists and pedestrians along this section of Cowpasture Road.

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government
Boating handbook

The NSW Boating Handbook is for everyone using NSW waterways. Whether you’re a newcomer or an experienced skipper, being safe on the water is a responsibility we all share. The handbook is designed to help you understand the key rules to keep you and everyone else safe. It’s essential reading for anyone without experience of being on the water. It aims to prepare you for the challenges and reduce your risk. The Boating Handbook covers the main rules for using NSW waterways. It’s not intended to cover all the laws and regulations. See the Marine Safety Act 1998 and Marine Safety Regulation 2016 at legislation.nsw.gov.au

Tags: Transport for NSW
Organization: NSW Government
Oversight of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 Annual Report 2019-20

The report outlines the activities of the Ombudsman’s office in supporting officials who make public interest disclosures (PIDs), in providing advice and education to the agencies that receive them or whose conduct may be the subject of them, and in monitoring and auditing the operation of the PID Act.

Tags: New South Wales Ombudsman, PID, Public Interest Disclosures
Organization: NSW Government
F5 Varroville truck rest area : review of environmental factors

The RTA proposes to construct a truck rest area on the F5 Freeway at Varroville in southwest Sydney. The proposed area at Varroville has been identified as an important initiative to deal with heavy vehicle driver fatigue. The proposal would provide truck parking for up to 60 vehicles. The proposal stretches from approximately 220 metres south of Bunbury Curran Creek to approximately 1 kilometre north of Bunbury Curran Creek on the F5. The purpose of this report is to describe the proposal, to document the likely impacts of the proposal on the environment and to detail protective measures to be implemented.

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government
North Kiama bypass : environmental impact statement : working papers

While Jamberoo Valley has long been held in high esteem for its scenic values, the Minnamurra River estuary in particular has become increasingly recognised for its ecological significance. Some measure of community recognition of the latter is evident from the fact that environmental issues featured most prominently in community representations on an earlier road proposal between Minnamurra and Bombo; 74% of all submissions involved the Minnamurra River wetland either directly or indirectly(Roads &amp; Traffic Authority, 1989b). Construction of the proposed roadway within the Minnamurra River catchment will thus significantly challenge two strongly-held concerns within, and indeed beyond, the local community. 

Tags: Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Organization: NSW Government