time. BP8 Business disruption Minimise disruption to businesses to the extent practicable from temporary occupation of land. Detailed design, construction BP9 Business acquisition process Minimise disruption to businesses to the extent practicable from the acquisition of interests in land, and work with business and land owners to endeavour to reach agreement on the terms for possession of the land. Design, construction Cultural Heritage Cultural heritage – to avoid or minimise adverse effects on Aboriginal and historical cultural heritage values Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 To minimise impacts on sites of Aboriginal cultural significance CHP1 Cultural Heritage Management Plan Comply with and implement the Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) approved under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006. Detailed design, construction Heritage Act 1995 To minimise impacts on both known (identified) and unidentified archaeological historic sites and values and To protect structural integrity of known historic sites and values and To record historical values of buildings, streetscapes or relocate/ reuse small structures if feasible that CHP2 Design and construction to minimise impacts on heritage Undertake detailed design of the permanent and temporary works to minimise impacts where practicable, on historic cultural heritage in consultation with Heritage Victoria and relevant local councils. Prior to commencement of works that affect heritage structures or places, develop and implement: Physical protection measures for heritage structures and places as appropriate A methodology for any required dismantling, storage or reinstatement of heritage fabric (with reference to the ICOMOS Burra Charter 2013). Detailed design, construction CHP3 Archaeological Management Plan Develop an Archaeological Management Plan detailing measures to avoid, minimise, mitigate and manage disturbance of archaeological sites and values affected by the works. Undertake investigations in accordance with the Guidelines for Investigating Historical Archaeological Artefacts and Sites, Heritage Victoria 2014 and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Heritage Victoria. The Management Plan must include: Requirements for background historical research, excavation methodology, research design, reporting and artefact management and analysis The incorporation of strategies relating to the protection of sites of archaeological interest in relevant master plans construction
Engage a suitably qualified and experienced maritime archaeologist to undertake these tasks. CHP9 Maribyrnong River front (Footscray) Where practicable in detailed design retain evidence of historical infrastructure and services in the vicinity of the Maribyrnong River front (Footscray), including rail tracks and the bluestone drain (Billy Button Creek). If removal is required, record in accordance with EPR CHP5. Detailed design CHP10 Bluestone bridge Undertake any works at and/or in the immediate vicinity of the bluestone bridge over Kororoit Creek (HO259) in a manner which avoids to the extent practicable disturbing surviving evidence of early road surfacing, including to the approaches to the bridge. Construction CHP11 Rail turntables Through detailed design, consideration must be given to minimising impacts on the rail turntables to the extent practicable. If it is necessary to remove both of the rail turntables, develop and implement a methodology for the salvage and storage of one of the turntables to provide the opportunity for future reinstatement at an alternative site. Detailed design Contaminated Soil & Spoil Management Waste Management – to manage excavated spoil generated by the project in accordance with the waste hierarchy and relevant best practice principles The Environment Protection Act 1970 SEPP – Prevention and Management of Contamination of Land To protect the beneficial uses of land and minimise risk to human health and ecosystems from exposure to contaminated soils CSP1 Contaminated soil requirements The CEMP must include processes and measures to manage contaminated soil that comply with relevant standards, guidelines, statutory requirements and best practice including but not limited to: SEPP – Prevention and Management of Contaminated Land, 2002 Environment Protection (Industrial Waste Resource) Regulations 2009 Industrial Waste Management Policy (Waste Acid Sulphate Soils) 1999 National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measures 2013 Environment Protection (Schedule Premises and Exemptions) Regulations 2007 WorkSafe Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 (Asbestos) Relevant Industrial Waste Resource Guidelines. Construction Amendment made in response to submission (HBCC). CSP2 Contaminated soil and spoil management The CEMP must include requirements and methods for contaminated soil and spoil management developed in consultation with EPA Victoria. This must include undertaking a detailed assessment prior to any excavation construction Amendment made in response to recommendation of Andrew Kalitsis construction,
construction laydown prior to use Management of any air pollutants released as a result of disturbance of contaminated land, in accordance with requirements of SEPP (AQM) Minimising cut and cover construction techniques in areas containing asbestos contamination Protection of the beneficial uses of land associated with current and planned future use. CSP3 Acid sulphate soil The CEMP must include requirements and methods for the management of waste acid sulphate soil material in accordance with EPA Victoria publication IWRG 2009, EPA Victoria Publication 655.1 Acid Sulfate Soil and Rock 2009, Victorian Best Practice Guidelines for Assessing and Managing Coastal Acid Sulfate Soil. This will include undertaking an acid sulphate soils risk identification process in accordance with the Victorian Coastal Acid Sulphate Soil Strategy, if soil and rock within the Project boundary are suspected to be acid sulphate soil and rock. construction To minimise odour from the excavation and transportation of contaminated material to protect local amenity CSP4 Odour management The CEMP must include requirements and methods for odour management during the excavation, stockpiling and transportation of contaminated material. Construction Ecology Biodiversity – to avoid or minimise adverse effects on native terrestrial, aquatic and flora and fauna, and address opportunities for offsetting potential losses consistent with the relevant policy Planning and Environment Act 1987 Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 Wildlife Act 1975 To avoid where possible, and otherwise minimise adverse impacts on native vegetation and listed species and ecological communities EP1 Minimise vegetation removal and disturbance Develop and implement measures to avoid, where practicable, and otherwise minimise to the extent practicable impacts on native vegetation and fauna habitat through detailed design and including: Minimising footprint and surface disturbance of temporary and permanent works and constrain works on or near the north side of the West Gate Freeway and Kororoit Creek intersection, Hyde Street Reserve, Yarraville Gardens, Stony Creek and Stony Creek Reserve, Maribyrnong River, Moonee Ponds Creek, Kororoit Creek, Dynon Road and areas of amenity planting including Footscray Road Minimising works in or near wetlands and EVC habitats (such as the Kororoit Creek Riparian Woodland, Stony Creek Coastal Saltmarsh, Detailed design, construction construction,
GMP4 Settlement criteria for utilities Settlement criteria for individual utility structures and infrastructure must be determined in consultation with the relevant authorities prior to commencement of any construction potentially affecting the individual utility or infrastructure. GMP5 Ground movement monitoring Develop and implement a pre-construction, construction and program to monitor subsidence and lateral movement during construction activities and during operation. Implement a baseline ground movement monitoring plan prior to commencement of in locations where construction activities with the potential to cause ground movement will occur, to assess background fluctuations. construction, operation GMP6 Mitigation of ground movement impact Implement appropriate mitigation measures should the geotechnical model (EPR GMP1), predictive groundwater model (EPR GWP4), or subsequent monitoring program identify exceedances of criteria identified in EPR GMP3 and EPR GMP4. Construction, operation Groundwater Hydrology and water quality – to avoid or minimise adverse effects on surface water and groundwater quality and hydrology in particular resulting from the disturbance of contaminated or acid-forming materials, and to maintain functions and values of floodplain environments. SEPP – Groundwaters of Victoria To protect beneficial uses of groundwater GWP1 Groundwater management measures Prepare and implement a CEMP and an OEMP measures for management, monitoring, reuse and disposal of groundwater inflows during construction and operation that comply with relevant legislation and guidelines, including but not limited to: State Environment Protection Policy Groundwaters of Victoria 1997 (Vic) State Environment Protection Policy Waters of Victoria 2003 (Vic) State Environment Protection Policy Prevention and Management of Contaminated Land 2002 (Vic) Water Industry Regulations 2006 (Vic). construction, operation Amendments made in response to recommendation of Jonathan Medd GWP2 Protection of groundwater quality The CEMP must include requirements and construction methods that maintain groundwater quality, for example: Use sealing products, caulking products, lubricating products and chemical grouts applied during tunnelling construction that do not diminish the groundwater quality Use fluids for artificial recharge activities that do not diminish the groundwater quality Ensure compatibility of construction material with groundwater quality to Construction
Noise and Vibration Health, amenity and environmental quality – to minimise adverse air quality, noise and vibration effects on the health and amenity of nearby residents, local communities and road users during both construction of the works and operation of the West Gate Tunnel Project To minimise traffic noise impacts of West Gate Tunnel Project and local roads NVP1 Traffic noise limits Design and construct the works to meet the following limits on traffic noise levels. Detailed design, construction Definition added below in response to comment by Counsel assisting the IAC Amendment to ‘internal’ made in response to Noise Conclave report, and evidence of Matthew Stead. * Freeway means the primary road connecting the West Gate Freeway (from
the M80 interchange) with the Port of Melbourne, CityLink and the city to be constructed as a result of the Project and excludes: The sections of the West Gate Freeway east of the Williamstown rail line; and The sections of the Project which comprise widening of arterial roads, but includes: The Dynon Road eastbound exit ramp and Dynon Road westbound entry ramp to the western abutment of the existing Dynon Road bridge over the railway lines; and The Wurundjeri Way Extension from Dynon Road to the point at which the elevated section of the road ties into Wurundjeri Way south of Dudley Street. + Local Road means The sections of Grieve Parade, Millers Road, Williamstown Road, Hyde Street, MacKenzie Road, Simcock Avenue and Dynon Road which extend 100 metres from the interchange of the relevant road with the Freeway; and The sections of Footscray Road between the intersection of Footscray Road with the Footscray Road ramps and the Sims Street loop intersection with Footscray Road. Definition added from VicRoads policy in response to comment by Counsel assisting the IAC Amendment made in response to Noise Conclave report and Government announcement Amendment made in response to Noise Conclave report. Further amendment in response to evidence of Matthew Stead. NVP2 Traffic noise monitoring Traffic noise must be measured prior to and upon opening of the Freeway, in Pre-operation Amendment made in response to Noise
SP3 Community Liaison Group participation Participate in the Community Liaison Group (CLG) that has been established by the State to facilitate community and stakeholder involvement for the construction phase of the Project. Participation must include: Attendance at meetings Regular reporting of design and construction activities Timely provision of relevant information, including response to issues raised by the group Regular reporting and monitoring of impacts and discussion of mitigation measures and their effectiveness. Construction Surface Water Hydrology and water quality – to avoid or minimise adverse effects on surface water and groundwater quality and hydrology in particular resulting from the disturbance of contaminated or acid-forming materials, and to maintain functions and values of floodplain environments. Water Act 1989 SEPP – Waters of Victoria To maintain or improve existing surface water quality during operation and construction SWP1 Design of discharges and runoff Meet State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of Victoria) for discharge and run-off from the Project to Kororoit Creek, Stony Creek, Maribyrnong River, Moonee Ponds Creek. Detailed design SWP2 Water sensitive road design Integrate the stormwater treatment system into the design of the works in accordance with VicRoads Integrated Water Management Guidelines (June 2013) and the EPA Victoria Best Practice Environmental Management Guidelines for Urban Stormwater (2006). Detailed design SWP3 Tunnel waste water Any proposed discharge of tunnel waste water from the site must be approved by the relevant authority prior to discharges occurring. SWP4 Water quality monitoring Develop and implement a baseline surface water monitoring program prior to commencement of construction to assess background water quality in all receiving waters. This should be developed in consultation with the EPA Victoria and Melbourne Water. SWP5 Spill containment design Design the capacity of the stormwater drainage system for all new roads and ramps to contain hazardous spills at or prior to every stormwater outlet, to the satisfaction of EPA Victoria, and develop procedures to be implemented in response to a hazardous spill. Detailed design SWP6 Management of chemicals, fuels, and hazardous materials Minimise chemical and fuel storage on site and store hazardous materials and dangerous goods in accordance with the relevant guidelines and requirements. Comply with the Victorian WorkCover Authority and Australian Construction