Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan Hornsby Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project

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2 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Document Control Title: General Description: Document Path: Doc No: NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004 Quarry - Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan (Appendix B2) Revision History Revision Date Description Section/Page No. Revision 00 30/07/2015 Issued for Initial Stakeholder Consultation N/A Revision 01 14/01/2016 Revised in response to SPIR & CoAs Various Revision 02 15/04/2016 Revised to include RMS, Project Co, ER and IC comments Various Revision 03 02/05/2016 Revised in response to external comments Various Revision 04 01/06/2016 Revised in response to NSW Health comments Various Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_03 Page i

3 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project CONTENTS 1. Context of this Management Plan Project and Construction Summary Indicative Schedule of Works Construction Equipment indicative noise levels Environmental Requirements Legislation and Guidelines Minister s Conditions of Approval Environmental Management Measures Environment Protection Licence Environmental Management Systems Overview Consultation Existing Noise Environment Vibration Criteria Vibration Criteria for Human Comfort Vibration Criteria for Building Damage Safe working distances for vibration intensive equipment Working Hours Impulsive or Tonal Noise Emissions Work Hours Out of Hours Works Aspects and Impacts Construction Noise Construction Road Traffic Noise Construction Vibration Blasting Cumulative Noise Impacts Management & Mitigation Measures Compliance Management Roles and Responsibilities Training Inspections and Monitoring Non-conformances Complaints Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page ii

4 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Environment Protection Licence Auditing Reporting Review and Improvement Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page iii

5 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Glossary/Abbreviations ANZECC Australia and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council AS BS CEMP CCS CoA db(a) CNVMP DEC DECC DECCW EIS EMM EMS Environmental aspect Environmental impact Environmental objective Environmental target EPA Australian Standard British Standard Construction Environmental Management Plan Community Communication Strategy Condition of Approval Decibels using the A-weighted scale measured according to the frequency of the human ear. Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan NSW Department of Environment and Conservation (now OEH) NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change (now OEH) NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (now OEH) Environmental Impact Statement Environmental Management Measure (revised measures (from EIS) as documented in the SPIR) Environmental management system Defined by AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 as an element of an organisation s activities, products or services that can interact with the environment. Defined by AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 as any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from an organisation s environmental aspects. Defined by AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 as an overall environmental goal, consistent with the environmental policy, that an organisation sets itself to achieve. 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. Environment Protection Authority EP&A Act Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 ER ERG Feasible and reasonable Environmental Representative Environmental Review Group Consideration of best practice taking into account the benefit of proposed measures and their technological and associated operational application in the NSW and Australian context. Feasible relates to engineering considerations and what is practical to build. Reasonable relates to the application of judgement in arriving at a decision, taking into account mitigation benefits and cost of mitigation versus benefits provided, community views and nature and extent of potential improvements. Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_03 Page iv

6 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Highly Noise Affected Holds the same meaning as in the Interim Construction Noise Guideline - (75db(A) Management Level L Aeq (15 min) ). Represents the point above which there may be strong community reaction to noise. ICNG L Aeq (15min) L A (max) L A1 Interim Construction Noise Guideline The A-weighted equivalent continuous (energy average) A-weighted sound pressure level of the construction works under consideration over a 15- minute period and excludes other noise sources such as from industry, road, rail and the community. The A-weighted maximum noise level only from the construction works under consideration, measured using the fast time weighting on a sound level meter. The L A1 level is the noise level which is exceeded for 1% of the sample period. During the sample period, the noise level is below the L A1 level for 99% of the time. L A90 (15min) The A-weighted sound pressure level that is exceeded for 90% of the 15- minute measurement period, when measured in the absence of the construction works under consideration and excluding extraneous noise. LLBJV NCA OEH Out of Hours Works (OOHW) Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture Noise Catchment Area NSW Office of Environment and Heritage Any construction activities undertaken outside standard construction hours. POEO Act Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 Standard Construction Hours Approved working hours for construction as per ICNG: (a) 7:00am to 6:00pm Mondays to Fridays, inclusive; (b) 8:00am to 1:00pm Saturdays; and RBL RNP Sensitive Receivers SPIR SPL SWL (c) at no time on Sundays or public holidays The Rating Background Level for each period is the medium value of the ABL values for the period over all of the days measured. There is therefore an RBL value for each period (day, evening and night) NSW Road Noise Policy, Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW), 2011 Sensitive receivers include but not limited to: residential, commercial, industrial, education and recreational. Submissions and Preferred Infrastructure Report Sound Pressure Level Sound Power Level Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page v

7 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project 1. Context of this Management Plan The purpose of this Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan (CNVMP) is to provide a basis for the management of noise and vibration impacts during the construction phase of the Quarry (HQ). This Plan forms part of the overarching Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for the Quarry Construction Spoil Management Project and has been prepared to satisfy the requirements of Conditions of Approval (CoA). Condition A1 requires that the proponent implements all feasible and reasonable measures to prevent and/or minimise any harm to the environment that may result from the construction of the SSI. To ensure that noise and vibration impacts are managed appropriately, this Plan addresses the following: Identifying sensitive receivers and land uses, and ensuring appropriate environmental controls and procedures are implemented during construction activities; Minimising potential adverse noise and vibration impacts to the environment and community; Managing impacts through implementation of appropriate controls and management measures; Ensure appropriate measures are implemented to address the relevant revised Environmental Management Measures (EMMs) outlined in Table 3.3 of this Plan; Ensure compliance with the Project s Environment Protection Licence (EPL); Ensure appropriate measures are implemented to comply with all relevant legislation and other requirements as described in Section 3.1 of this Plan. Identifying Noise Catchment Areas (NCAs) for purposes of noise management; Identifying Rating Background Levels (RBLs) and Noise Management Levels (NMLs) for these NCAs; Detailing noise and vibration monitoring requirements; and Identifying appropriate feasible and reasonable mitigation measures that may be implemented on site. 2. Project and Construction Summary The Quarry (HQ) site could receive up to 1.5 million cubic metres of Excavated Natural Material (ENM) and/or Virgin Excavated Natural Material (VENM) from the approved NorthConnex construction sites. The excavated rock and spoil material from the NorthConnex excavation sites would be trucked to the quarry where it would be loaded onto a conveyor and placed in the quarry void. Handling, management and beneficial reuse of spoil at Quarry would involve the following key elements: 1. Early works including: Monitoring of the quarry void wall stability Survey works and survey controls, heritage surveys, dilapidation surveys, and archival recording Further investigations including investigative drilling and void stability analysis Dewatering of the quarry void to a suitable working level Temporary closure of some existing mountain bike trails and provision of temporary access to bike trails that will remain open where possible Installation of temporary erosion and sediment controls Installation of temporary exclusion fencing for sensitive areas Minor clearing of native vegetation Relocation of utilities Removal of vegetative and other waste materials from site generated as a part of early works activities Other activities not deemed construction by the planning approval Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_03 Page 1

8 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project 2. Site Establishment including: Widening and sealing of Bridge Road between Roper Lane and the stockpile area Clearing and grubbing, and establishment of further temporary and longer term erosion and sediment controls Establishment of a compound site and soil stockpile area Installation of generator and connection of power to site facilities Establishment of security fencing, exclusion fencing and signage around the construction area Sealing of Quarry road (if required) to facilitate all weather access Installation of project signage on site and in relevant locations on the haulage route Installation of environmental monitoring equipment (dust gauges) Conveyer installation, involving installation of an overhead conveyer from the loading area to the rim of the void Implement measures to inspect and monitor the stability of the void walls and take appropriate actions to ensure the safety of site personnel prior to receiving spoil and during spoil emplacement 3. Maintenance pumping of the quarry void for the duration of the project to lower water to a level that would allow work within the void. Maintenance pumping would be undertaken in accordance with the Dewatering Groundwater Licence (10BL602842) currently held by Council. If the water from the quarry is to be directly discharged into a surface water body, water quality testing would be undertaken to monitor the quality of water pumped from the quarry. Otherwise, the water would be used for dust suppression activities on the site, as far as reasonable and feasible. The balance of water from maintenance pumping that is not used on site would be discharged consistent with the existing dewatering groundwater licence and the conditions of the Environment Protection Licence. 4. Spoil haulage by truck and placement of the spoil in stockpiles within the quarry site over a period of approximately 22 months. 5. Spoil emplacement activities, following the completion of the conveyer construction works. Spoil emplacement activities would involve: Stockpiling of spoil using dozers and wheel loaders Placement of spoil from the stockpiles into the conveyer by front end loader Transport of the spoil via overhead conveyer to the quarry void rim from where the spoil would fall directly into the void Excavators and articulated trucks would move the spoil along the quarry floor and a dozer or other heavy earthmoving equipment will spread and level the material. 6. Site demobilisation and stabilisation at the completion of spoil emplacement activities. The construction compound and overhead conveyer (apart from foundations) would be dismantled and removed from the site. Disturbed areas (e.g. compound area, stockpile areas and the conveyer corridor) would be stabilised with grass seeding to a standard agreed to with Council. Following emplacement to the final finished level in the void, the spoil surface would be seeded with a sterile cover crop to stabilise the material until such time as Shire Council progresses future rehabilitation of the site. Construction security fencing would be removed from the entire site. Existing security fencing around the void would be reinstated. Following project completion and handover of the site back to Shire Council, the re-opening or any proposed expansion of the mountain bike network would be a decision for Council and outside the scope of the project.. Construction of the project is planned to commence in the second quarter of 2016 with completion of the project in the third quarter of The total period of construction works is expected to be approximately 30 months. Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 2

9 Soil emplacement activities and operation of site (offices) Conveyor construction works Preparatory Works / Site establishment Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project 2.1. Indicative Schedule of Works Table 2-1 below outlines the key project activities and associated plant and equipment. Table 2-1 Plant and equipment and indicative schedule of works Phase Activity (including plant used where relevant) Clearing and grubbing of vegetation using excavators and hand operated power tools including chainsaws Widening of Bridge Road between Roper Lane and stockpile area using hydraulic hammer on excavator and jack hammers Mulching of cleared vegetation Delivery of conveyor system to site (out of hours) Rock bolting, other stabilisation works etc. to stabilise quarry walls where necessary Operation of generators offices, conveyor and site machinery Levelling of stockpile areas using graders, rollers etc. Installation of noise mounds using earthmoving equipment Operation of excavator and compactor for footings / foundations Operation of crane Delivery and placement of concrete using concrete pumps Compacting of ground with compactors / rollers Operation of other earthmoving equipment (e.g. graders, dozers) for levelling and compacting area Operation of belt conveyors Spoil trucks entering and leaving the site Spoil trucks discharging loads onto stockpiles or to conveyor Delivery of earthmoving equipment Operation of heavy earthmoving equipment including D7 and D8 dozers within the void Operation of generator to power offices and conveyor Indicative duration Up to approx. 2 months Up to approx. 6 months Up to 2 months (same timing as clearing) Various times over approx. 6 weeks Sporadically as required During working hours Approx. 2 months After levelling of stockpile area approx. 2 months Approx. 2 months As required Approx. 3 months Daily during approved working hours As required, potentially out of hours Daily during approved working hours During working hours Approximate time frame Within 6 months of commencement Within 6 months of commencement Within first 6 months and prior to noise mound construction Within 6 months of commencement Potentially on several occasions during project Throughout project Within 6 months of commencement Within 6 months of commencement Within first 6 months of commencement Throughout duration of quarry filling operations Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 3

10 Site demobilisation Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Phase Activity (including plant used where relevant) Indicative duration Approximate time frame Operation of workshop (including repair and maintenance of machinery) Sporadically, as required during approved work hours Refuelling Daily to weekly Water cart operations Most days Removal of site compound Reinstate stockpile area minor concrete removal Over 3 month period during approved working hours Approx. 3 months at end of project Removal of hardstand Removal of temporary fencing Hydromulching 2.2. Construction Equipment indicative noise levels Table 2-2 below provides indicative noise levels of construction plant and equipment to be used on the Quarry Project. Table 2-2 Indicative noise levels of construction equipment Assumptions Equipment used Sound Power Level (SWL), db(a) Based on the duty cycle and simultaneous equipment operating. Mulchers with fixed hoarding 110 Excavator and breaker 112 Grader 105 Dozers D7 111 Dozers D8 114 Front end loaders 110 Backhoe 102 Roller 101 Concrete truck 105 Concrete pump 105 Belt conveyors 105 Water cart 100 Fuel delivery / service truck 98 Tipper Truck 98 Generator 93 Lifting crane 98 Trucks in 102 Trucks out 106 Workshop 95 Water pumps 96 Submersible pumps (dewatering quarry void) 90 Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 4

11 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project 3. Environmental Requirements 3.1. Legislation and Guidelines Legislation and guideline documents relevant to this CNVMP are show in Table 3-1. Table 3-1 Legislation and guidelines relevant to this CNVMP Legislation Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act). Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act). Local Environmental Plan 2013 ( LEP). Guidelines Roads and Maritime QA Specification G36 Environmental Protection (Management System). Interim Construction Noise Guideline (ICNG) (DECC, 2009). NSW Industrial Noise Policy (EPA, 2000). NSW Industrial Noise Policy Application Notes NSW Industrial Noise Policy (EPA, 2013). NSW Road Noise Policy (EPA, 2011). Environmental Noise Management Manual (Roads and Maritime Services, 2001). Assessing Vibration: A Technical Guideline (DEC 2006). Technical basis for guidelines to minimise annoyance due to blasting overpressure and ground vibration (ANZECC, 1990). AS 'Guide to Noise Control on Construction, Maintenance and Demolition Sites. AS Acoustics Description and measurement of environmental noise, Part 1: General procedures AS Part 2 Explosives - Storage and Use - Part 2: Use of Explosives Appendix J. AS Acoustics Sound Level Meters, Part 2: Integrating Averaging and carry appropriate NATA (or manufacturer) calibration certificates. BS 7385: Part 2 Evaluation and measurement of vibration in buildings. German DIN 4150: Part Effects of Vibration on Structure (DIN, 1999). ISO :2005 Mechanical vibration Ground-borne noise and vibration arising from rail systems Part 1 General guidance. Construction Noise Strategy (Transport for NSW, 2012). Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 5

12 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project 3.2. Minister s Conditions of Approval The CoA relevant to this Plan is listed in Table 3-2 below. A cross reference is also included to indicate where the condition is addressed in this Plan or other Project management documents. Table 3-2 Conditions of Approval relevant to this CNVMP CoA No. Condition Requirements CNVMP Reference A6 A8 A10 B13 B14 B15 The Proponent shall not allow more than 70 spoil delivery truck movements to or from the site in any one hour period. The Proponent shall ensure that all the plant and equipment used at the site is: (a) maintained in a proper and efficient condition; and (b) operated in a proper and efficient manner. The Proponent shall ensure that any strategy, plan, program, or other document, required by the conditions of this approval and relevant to each stage (as identified in the Staging Report) is submitted to the Secretary no later than one month prior to the commencement of the relevant stage(s), unless otherwise agreed by the Secretary. Unless otherwise permitted by an EPL, activities associated with the SSI including access and egress of heavy vehicles shall be restricted to the following hours: (a) (b) (c) 7:00am to 6:00pm Mondays to Fridays, inclusive; 8:00am to 1:00pm Saturdays; and at no time on Sundays or public holidays. Except as permitted by an EPL, activities resulting in impulsive or tonal noise emissions shall only be undertaken: (a) (b) (c) between the hours of 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday; between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday; and in continuous blocks not exceeding three hours each with a minimum respite from those activities and works of not less than one hour between each block. For the purposes of this condition, 'continuous' includes any period during which there is less than a one hour respite between ceasing and recommencing any of the work the subject of this condition. Works associated with the SSI may be undertaken outside the hours specified under condition B13 in the following circumstances: (a) activities that cause L Aeq (15 minute) noise levels that are: (i) no greater than 5 db above rating background level at any residence in accordance with the Interim Construction Noise Guideline (DECC, 2009); and (ii) no greater than the noise management levels specified in Table 3 of the Interim Construction Noise Guideline (DECC, 2009) at other sensitive landuses; or TMSP Table 9 T24 Section 10, Table 10-1 No staging (no reference for information only) Section 8 Section 8.1 Section 8.2 Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 6

13 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project CoA No. B16 B17 Condition Requirements (b) (c) (d) for the delivery of materials required by the police or other authorities for safety reasons; or where required in an emergency to avoid the loss of lives, property and/or to prevent environmental harm; or where approved through an Out-Of-Hours Work Protocol prepared as part of the Noise and Vibration Management Plan required by condition B20, provided Council, local residents and other affected stakeholders and sensitive receivers are informed of the timing and duration at least 48 hours prior to the commencement of the works. The Proponent shall implement all reasonable and feasible noise mitigation measures to minimise the noise generated by the SSI, with the aim of achieving the following construction noise management levels and vibration criteria: (a) (b) (c) construction noise management levels established using the Interim Construction Noise Guideline (DECC 2009); vibration criteria established using the Assessing Vibration: a Technical Guide (DECC 2006) (for human exposure); and the vibration limits set out in the German Standard DIN : Structural Vibration- effects of vibration on structures (for structural damage). Any construction activities identified as exceeding the construction noise management levels and/or vibration criteria shall be managed in accordance with the Noise and Vibration Management Plan required by condition B20. Note: the Interim Construction Noise Guideline identifies particularly annoying activities that require the addition of 5 db(a) to the predicted level before comparing to the construction NML. The Proponent shall ensure that no use of compression braking by heavy vehicles associated with the SSI is permitted on Bridge Road and on the site. CNVMP Reference Section 6 Table 6-1 Section 7.1 Table 7-1 Section 7.2 Table 7.2 Section 10 Table 10-1 NV11 B18 No blasting shall occur without the prior approval of the Secretary. Section 9.4 B19 B20 The Proponent shall contribute towards the installation of reasonable and feasible noise mitigation measures in Building H at TAFE. The measures shall be developed in consultation with TAFE and installed prior to commencing spoil transport to the site, unless otherwise agreed by the Secretary. The Proponent shall prepare and implement a Noise and Vibration Management Plan to detail how the noise and vibration impacts of the SSI will be minimised and managed. The Plan shall be consistent with the Interim Construction Noise Guidelines (Department of Environment and Climate Change 2009). The plan shall be developed in consultation with NSW Health, for the approval of the Secretary, and shall include, but not be limited to: (a) identification of sensitive receivers, procedures to establish background noise levels at these receivers and relevant noise and vibration goals applicable to the SSI; Section 5 Table 10-1 This Plan Section 5 Section 6 (b) details of activities and an indicative schedule for works, including the identification of key noise and/or vibration generating activities that have the Section 2 Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 7

14 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project CoA No. Condition Requirements potential to impact on surrounding sensitive receivers; CNVMP Reference (c) (d) identification of feasible and reasonable measures proposed to be implemented to minimise and manage noise impacts (including traffic noise impacts); an Out-of-Hours Work Protocol for the assessment, management and approval of works outside of the hours specified in condition B13, for the Secretary's approval. The Out-of-Hours Work Protocol must include: Section 10 Table 10-1 (i) (ii) (iii) an assessment of out-of-hours works against the relevant noise and vibration criteria; detailed mitigation measures for any residual impacts (that is, additional to general mitigation measures), including extent of at-receiver treatments; and proposed notification arrangements; Appendix B (e) (f) a description of how the effectiveness of mitigation and management measures would be monitored during the proposed works; a description of the procedures to be implemented in response to exceedances of the applicable noise and/or vibration goals; and Section 11.3 Section 11.4 (g) mechanisms for the monitoring, review and amendment of this plan. Section 12 D4 (b) a Noise and Vibration Management Plan prepared in accordance with condition B20; This Plan Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 8

15 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project 3.3. Environmental Management Measures The environmental management measures (EMM s) from the Submissions and Preferred Infrastructure Report (SPIR) relevant to this Plan are listed in Table 3-3 below. Management and Mitigation Measures relating to each EMM, relevant cross references and timing of implementation are referred to in Table Table 3-3 Environmental Management Measures relevant to this CNVMP Ref. # Impact Commitment CNVMP Reference Noise and vibration management A CNVMP would be prepared and implemented, and would include the following: Identification of nearby residences and other sensitive land uses. This Plan Figure 6-2 Description of approved hours of work. Section 8 EMM NV1 Description and identification of project activities, including work areas, equipment and duration Description of what work practices (generic and specific) would be applied to minimise noise and vibration. Section 2 Section 10 Table 10-1 A complaints handling process. Section 11.5 Noise and vibration monitoring procedures. Section 11.3 Overview of community consultation required for identified high impact works. Section 5 EMM NV2 EMM NV3 The CNVMP would also give consideration to cumulative construction noise impacts associated with the maintenance pumping of the quarry void. Respite periods for high noise impact activities would be put in place. Such activities would be restricted to 8 am start, operating in 3 hour blocks with 1 full hour respite between blocks of work. Drivers would be informed during induction of techniques and practices to minimise noise from tipping of materials. Section 9.5 Section 8.1 Table 10-1 NV3 & Section 11.2 Community Consultation Sensitive receivers impacted by noise from the proposed works which are expected to exceed the NMLs would be notified prior to the commencement of the project. Table 10-1 NV4 Section 5 EMM NV4 Information provided to the sensitive receivers would include: Programmed times and locations of work. The hours of proposed works. A 24-hour telephone hotline. Complaints management process. EMM NV5 Community Consultation Community notification regarding construction noise and vibration would be detailed in the Community Section 5 Community Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 9

16 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Ref. # Impact Commitment CNVMP Reference Involvement Plan for the project. Communication Strategy EMM NV6 Training Induction and training would be provided to relevant staff and sub-contractors outlining their responsibilities with regard to noise and vibration. Section 11.2 EMM NV7 Work hours and scheduling Project activities (including deliveries) would be undertaken during standard work hours as far as feasible and reasonable. Section 8 Table 10-1 NV7 EMM NV8 Particularly noisy activities associated with the site establishment and demobilisation would be scheduled where feasible and reasonable around times of high background noise to provide masking. Section 6 Table 10-1 NV8 EMM NV9 Construction traffic Further detailed consideration of reasonable and feasible noise mitigation management measures for affected receivers on Bridge Road, would be investigated by the Contractor, in consultation with affected receivers, and presented in the CNVMP. Section 5 Table 10-1 NV9 EMM NV10 Truck drivers would be advised of designated vehicle routes, parking locations, acceptable delivery hours and other relevant practices (e.g. minimising the use of engine brakes, and no extended periods of engine idling). Section 11.2 Table 10-1 NV10 EMM NV11 Deliveries and spoil removal would be planned to avoid queuing of trucks in or around the construction compound. Table 10-1 NV12 EMM NV12 The site would be arranged to limit the need for reversing associated with regular / repeatable movements (e.g. trucks transporting spoil) to minimise the use of reversing alarms. Table 10-1 NV13 EMM NV13 Non-tonal reversing alarms would be used where feasible and reasonable, and taking into account the requirements of Workplace Health and Safety legislation. Table 10-1 NV14 EMM NV14 Plant and equipment Equipment would be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure it is in good working order. Table 10-1 NV15 EMM NV15 Appropriately sized equipment would be used (e.g. during stockpiling) to minimise any unnecessary noise (e.g. shaking of bucket) where feasible and reasonable. Table 10-1 NV16 EMM NV16 Opportunities to further reduce noise from the conveyor would be investigated and implemented where Table 10-1 NV17 Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 10

17 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Ref. # Impact Commitment CNVMP Reference reasonable and feasible. EMM NV17 Alternative works methods such as use of hydraulic or electric-controlled units in place of diesel units would be considered and implemented where feasible and reasonable. The use of alternative machines that perform the same function (such as rubber wheeled plant) would be considered in place of steel tracked plant. Table 10-1 NV18 EMM NV18 Noise attenuation Noise mounds about 5 metres high would be provided surrounding the stockpiling area. Wherever possible stockpiling would be used as additional, temporary noise shielding to manage noise impacts. Table 10-1 NV19 Hoarding will also be located surrounding some fixed sources such as the mulchers. EMM NV19 Noise monitoring A noise monitoring program would be implemented to assist in confirming and controlling the site specific potential for disturbance at particularly sensitive localities at the commencement of activities and periodically during the construction program. The results would be reviewed to determine if additional mitigation measures are required. All measurements would be undertaken in accordance appropriate standards and guidelines for noise monitoring. The noise monitoring program would be presented in the CNVMP. Section 11.3 EMM NV20 Vibration impacts The safe working distances would be complied with where feasible and reasonable. Table 7-3 Table 10-1 NV21 EMM NV21 If the use of vibration intensive plant cannot be avoided within the safe working distance for cosmetic damage, potentially affected receivers would be notified and vibration measurements would be undertaken to confirm levels and compliance with DIN guidelines. Table 10-1 NV22 EMM TT09 Haulage Vehicles Haulage vehicles would be managed to arrive at the Quarry no earlier than the commencement of spoil emplacement activities (being 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on Saturdays) and depart the quarry site no later than the completion of emplacement activities (being 6 pm on weekdays and 1 pm on Saturdays). Trucks would not, under normal operating conditions, be permitted to queue outside of the Quarry site outside of these hours. Table 10-1 NV10, NV12 Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 11

18 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project 3.4. Environment Protection Licence The Environmental Protection Licence No for the NorthConnex project will be varied to include the Quarry Construction Spoil Management Project. The EPL Conditions relevant to this Plan are listed in Table 3-4 below. Relevant Management and Mitigation Measures relating to each Condition are referred to in Table Table 3-4 Environment Protection Licence conditions relevant to this CNVMP Cond. No. Condition Requirements L3.1 All works and activities must be undertaken in a manner that will minimise noise and vibration impacts on sensitive receivers. L3.2 The licensee must ensure that all feasible and reasonable noise and vibration mitigation and management measures are implemented during construction work authorised by this licence in accordance with the Interim Construction Noise Guideline, Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) L5.1 Unless otherwise specified by any other condition of this licence, construction work is: a) restricted to between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday to Friday; b) restricted to between the hours of 8:00 am and 1:00 pm Saturday; and c) not to be undertaken on Sundays or Public Holidays. L5.2 Any high noise impact works must only be undertaken: a) between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday; b) between the hours of 8:00am and 1:00pm Saturday; and c) in continuous blocks of no more than 3 hours, with at least a 1 hour respite between each block of work generating high noise impact, where the location of the work is likely to impact the same receivers; except as expressly permitted by another condition of this licence. For the purposes of this Condition continuous includes any period during which there is less than a 1 hour respite between ceasing and recommencing any of the work the subject of this Condition. L5.3 a) The licensee must notify potentially affected noise sensitive receivers of works approved outside of standard construction hours not less than 5 days and not more than 14 days before those works are to be undertaken. b) The notification must be: by letterbox drop or ; and be detailed on the project website. c) The notification required by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this condition must: clearly outline the reason that the work is required to be undertaken outside the hours specified in Condition L4.1; include a diagram that clearly identifies the location of the proposed works in relation to nearby cross streets and local landmarks; include details of relevant time restrictions that apply to the proposed works; clearly outline, in plain English, the location, nature, scope and duration of the proposed works; detail the expected noise impact of the works on noise sensitive receivers; clearly state how complaints may be made and additional information obtained; and include the number of the telephone complaints line required by Condition CNVMP Reference Table 10-1 Section 6 Table 10-1 Section 8 Section 8-1 Appendix B Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 12

19 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Cond. No. Condition Requirements M7.1, an after hours contact phone number specific to the works undertaken outside the hours specified in Condition L4.1, and the project website address. For the avoidance of doubt condition L5.3 does not apply to works undertaken pursuant to condition L5.6 or L5.7 a) or b). L5.4 The licensee may undertake works outside of standard construction hours if agreement between the licensee and a substantial majority of potentially affected sensitive receivers has been reached L5.5 Any agreement(s) between the licensee and the potentially affected noise sensitive receivers referred to in Condition L5.4 must be recorded in writing and a copy of the agreement(s) kept on the premises by the licensee for the duration of this licence. L5.6 The licensee may undertake works outside of standard construction hours if: i) the delivery of oversized plant or structures has been determined by the police or other authorised authorities to require special arrangements to transport along public roads; or ii) emergency work is required to avoid the loss of lives or property, or to prevent environmental harm. L5.7 The licensee may undertake construction work out of hours if that work does not cause: a) LAeq(15 minute) noise levels no more than 5 db(a) above rating background level at any residence in accordance with the Interim Construction Noise Guideline (Department of Environment and Climate Change, 2009); and b) LAeq(15 minute) noise levels no more than the noise management levels specified in Table 3 of the Interim Construction Noise Guideline (Department of Environment and Climate Change, 2009) at other sensitive receivers; and c) continuous or impulsive vibration values, measured at the most affected residence, greater than those for human exposure to vibration, set out for residences in Table 2.2 to the technical guideline Environmental Noise Management Assessing Vibration published by the Department of Environment and Conservation in February 2006, and d) intermittent vibration values, measured at the most affected residence, greater than those for human exposure to vibration, set out for residences in Table 2.4 to the technical guideline Environmental Noise Management L5.8 a) Activities and works may be undertaken outside of standard construction hours specified in L4.1 but only if one or more of the following applies: (i) carrying on those works and activities during the hours specified in Condition L4.1 would cause unacceptable risks to one or more of the following: (1) construction personnel safety; (2) road user and public safety; (3) road network operational performance as may be notified from time to time by the Roads and Maritime Services; and/or (4) essential utility services; and/or (ii) the TfNSW Transport Management Centre (or other road authority) refuse to issue a road occupancy licence for the works or activities during the hours CNVMP Reference Appendix B Appendix B Appendix B Appendix B Appendix B Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 13

20 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Cond. No. Condition Requirements specified in Condition L4.1. (iii) Sydney Trains require a Rail Possession (involving week night and/or weekend rail shutdown) for the works or activities to be performed. L5.9 In undertaking any works or activities under Condition L5.8 the licensee must: (i) comply with the requirements of the Out of Hours Work Protocol (Revision 7) NorthConnex and M2 Integration Project; and (ii) implement noise and vibration mitigation detailed in the Interim Construction Noise Guidelines (DECC 2009). L5.10 A copy of the out of hours protocol must be available for public access on the project website. O1.1 Licensed activities must be carried out in a competent manner. This includes: a) the processing, handling, movement and storage of materials and substances used to carry out the activity; and b) the treatment, storage, processing, reprocessing, transport and disposal of waste generated by the activity. O2.1 All plant and equipment installed at the premises or used in connection with the licensed activity: a) must be maintained in a proper and efficient condition; and b) must be operated in a proper and efficient manner. M4.1 Noise monitoring must be carried out in accordance with Australian Standard AS : Guide to the use of sound measuring equipment Portable sound level meters, and the compliance monitoring guidance provided in the NSW Industrial Noise Policy. M4.2 Vibration monitoring must be carried out in accordance with the guidance provided in the Environmental Noise Management Assessing Vibration: A Technical Guideline, published by the Department of Environment and Conservation, February M4.3 The licensee must undertake noise and vibration monitoring as directed by an authorised officer of the EPA. M7.4 a) The licensee must investigate noise and vibration complaints received via the telephone complaints line from the occupants of dwellings or the management of noise sensitive receivers other than dwellings: (i) within two hours of the complaint being made; or (ii) in accordance with any prior complaint management agreement the licensee may have made with the complainant. CNVMP Reference Appendix B Appendix B Table 10-1 Table 10-1 Section Section Section 11.3 Section 11.5 R4.1 Noise and Vibration Report a) Upon request of an authorised officer of the EPA, the licensee must submit a Preliminary Investigation Report to the EPA in respect of any noise or vibration monitoring undertaken in accordance with the requirements of Condition M7.4. b) The Preliminary Investigation Report must be submitted to the EPA by 4.30 pm of the afternoon of the next working day following any noise or vibration monitoring. Section 11.3 Section 11.4 Section 11.5 Section 11.6 Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 14

21 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Cond. No. Condition Requirements c) The Preliminary Investigation Report must: (i) include numerical and/or graphical representation of the noise and vibration monitoring results; and (ii) highlight any detected exceedance of noise goals or limits specified in: (1) this licence; (2) relevant noise guidelines; and (3) relevant noise modelling. d) In the event of any exceedance of the noise goals or limits referred to in Condition R4.1 c)(ii), the licensee must: (i) modify work practices and methods and implement all practicable and reasonable measures to prevent a recurrence of the exceedance; and (ii) submit a Follow-up Investigation Report to the EPA within 5 working days of any noise or vibration monitoring having been undertaken (unless otherwise approved by the EPA). e) the Follow-up Investigation Report must include: (i) confirmation of whether noise monitoring has been undertaken in accordance with AS2659 and the compliance monitoring guidance provided in the INP; (ii) confirmation of whether vibration monitoring has been undertaken in accordance with the guidance provided in the Assessing vibration: a technical guideline (DEC, 2006); (iii) details of the prevailing meteorological conditions during the period when the noise or vibration monitoring was undertaken; (iv) a map of each noise and vibration monitoring location in relation to the noise source, including relevant distances; (v) numerical and graphical representation of the noise and vibration monitoring results; (vi) an analysis of the noise and vibration monitoring results; (vii) details of any remedial action taken in relation to the matter; and (viii) in cases not the subject of remedial action, detailed justification of the decision not to undertake remedial action. CNVMP Reference 4. Environmental Management Systems Overview The overall Environmental Management System (EMS) for the Project is described in the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). The CNVMP is part of the LLBJV environmental management framework for the Project, as described in Section 4.1 of the CEMP. Management measures identified in this Plan will be incorporated into site or activity specific Construction Method Statements (CMSs). Used together, the CEMP, plan/s and CMSs form management approaches that clearly identify required environmental management actions for reference by LLBJV personnel and contractors. The review and document control processes for this Plan are described in Chapters 9 and 10 of the CEMP. Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 15

22 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project 5. Consultation Extensive consultation was undertaken with government authorities, the public (including community groups and adjoining and affected landowners) during the development of the EIS and SPIR. Community consultation will be undertaken as described within Section of the CEMP and the Community Communications Strategy (CCS) for Quarry. Table 5-1 outlines consultation requirements relevant to this Plan. Table 5-1 Consultation relevant to the NVMP Consultation Reference Issue Deadline The Secretary Council, local residents and other affected stakeholders and sensitive receivers TAFE NSW Health Sensitive receivers impacted by noise from the proposed works which are expected to exceed the NMLs CoA A10 CoA B15 CoA B19 CoA B20 EMM NV1 EMM NV4 The Proponent shall ensure that any strategy, plan, program, or other document, required by the conditions of this approval and relevant to each stage (as identified in the Staging Report) is submitted to the Secretary no later than one month prior to the commencement of the relevant stage(s), unless otherwise agreed by the Secretary. Inform of the timing and duration of approved Out- Of-Hours Works. Proponent (RMS) to develop and contribute towards reasonable and feasible noise mitigation measures for Building H at TAFE. Prepare and implement a Noise and Vibration Management Plan. Information provided to the sensitive receivers would include: Programmed times and locations of work. The hours of proposed works. A 24-hour telephone hotline. Complaints management process. One month prior to commencement of relevant stage (Note- no staging planned) At least 48 hours prior to the commencement of the works Prior to commencing spoil transport to the site, unless otherwise agreed by the Secretary. Prior to submittal to the Secretary. Prior to the commencement of the project, and throughout the Project. Affected receivers EMM NV9 Detailed investigation and consideration of reasonable and feasible noise mitigation management measures for affected receivers on Bridge Road. For inclusion in this CNVMP prior to spoil haulage. 6. Existing Noise Environment The area surrounding the Quarry site has been divided into Noise Catchment Areas (NCAs), as provided by the EIS and Technical Working Paper: Noise and Vibration for the Quarry: Road Construction Spoil Management Project (AECOM, 2015). Each NCA in the area surrounding Quarry represents a consistent noise environment. In the preparation of this Plan, further analysis of the background noise monitoring data from the EIS was conducted to determine whether there are any times of day (within approved construction hours) consistently showing elevated background noise levels. Background noise is defined in the EIS as the underlying level of noise present in the ambient noise when extraneous noise (such as transient traffic and dogs barking) is removed. The L90 sound pressure level is used to quantify background noise (black line in tables below). The analysis was undertaken to meet the intent of EMM NV8, which is to carry out the noisiest activities when the background levels are elevated to provide masking. The analysis did not identify any clear peaks or trends at any particular time period during the working week except that background levels are highest during the daytime. Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 16

23 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Works carried out during the daytime period would therefore be consistent with the intent of EMM NV8. Results are shown in Figure 6-1 below for Bridge Road Monday through to Saturday. The quarry site is located within a dense bushland area to the west of the town centre and is surrounded by residential receivers to the south and north. It is expected that residential receivers in proximity to the quarry would experience a noise amenity consistent with a suburban setting. The existing noise environment is characterised by the local road network, including the Pacific Highway and other transport infrastructure such as railway station and the Northern railway line. As a result, the main contributors to the existing noise environment are road traffic (including heavy vehicles using the existing road network) and passenger and freight rail movements. Commercial and light industrial areas along and around the Pacific Highway road corridor also contribute to the local noise environment. The noise catchment areas determined for the Quarry project are presented in Figure 6-2. Figure 6-1 Noise monitoring data at NL02 Bridge Road Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 17

24 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Figure 6-2 Noise Catchment Areas and Logger Locations (AECOM, 2015) Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 18

25 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Noise logging was undertaken during the development of the EIS in order to determine the Rating Background Levels (RBLs) for each of the noise catchments. The logging was undertaken in accordance with the Industrial Noise Policy (INP) at the locations indicated in Figure 6-1. These RBLs were then used to determine the Noise Management Levels (NMLs) using the procedure in the Interim Construction Noise Guidelines (ICNG). The RBLs and NMLs for each of the noise catchments are presented in Table 6-1. Table 6-1 RBLs and NMLs Leq 15min (AECOM, 2015) NCA Representative logger Period Rating background level (RBL) Noise management levels (NML) Day NCA01 NCA02 NCA03 NCA04 NL01 NL02 NL03 NL05 Evening Night Day Evening Night Day Evening 37 (39) 1 42 Night Day Evening 34 (36) 1 39 Night Note Application notes to the INP indicated that the community generally expects greater control of noise during the evening and night as compared to the day time. Therefore, the evening is set to no more than that for day time, and the night-time to no more than the evening. Hence the lowered RBL for NCA 03 and NCA 04 during evening periods. The ICNG also specifies NMLs for commercial and industrial premises, and these have been adopted for the project as summarised in Table 6-2. NMLs for other non-residential receivers are summarised in Table 6-3. The locations of potentially affected non-residential receivers are shown in Figure 6-2 and are described in more detail in the technical working paper on noise and vibration (Appendix D of the EIS). Table 6-2 Construction NMLs commercial and industrial land uses, extract from the ICNG Land Use Industrial premises Offices, retail outlets (commercial) Management Level, L Aea(15 min) (applies when properties are in use) External noise level 75 db(a) External noise level 70 db(a) Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 19

26 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Table 6-3 Construction noise management levels sensitive land uses other than residential, extract from the ICNG Land Use Classrooms at schools and other educational institutions Hospital wards and operating theatres Places of worship Active recreation areas (characterised by sporting activities and activities which generate their own noise or focus for participants, making them less sensitive to external noise intrusion) Passive recreation areas (characterised by contemplative activities that generate little noise and where benefits are compromised by external noise intrusion, for example, reading, meditation) Management Level, L Aea(15 min) (applies when properties are in use) Internal noise level 45 1 db(a) Internal noise level 45 1 db(a) Internal noise level 45 1 db(a) External noise level 65 db(a) External noise level 60 db(a) 1 For a typical building with windows open, a conservative 10 dba façade noise reduction can be assumed. For windows closed, a 20 dba noise reduction is typically assumed. As part of the EIS and also during the development of this Plan, consideration of potential noise and vibration impacts for sensitive receivers has been considered for the sensitive receivers located within the noise catchments identified in the EIS. The various sensitive receiver types surrounding the Quarry project are presented in Figure 6-2. Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 20

27 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Receiver Types Active recreation Commercial Educational Hospital Industrial Places of worship Residential Noise Catchment Area 1 Noise Management Level 44 db(a) Noise Catchment Area 4 Noise Management Level 44 db(a) Noise Catchment Area 3 Noise Management Level 47 db(a) Noise Catchment Area 2 Noise Management Level 49 db(a) Site Access road Fence around Project zone Existing quarry void fence Noise catchment area Waterway Figure 6-3 Sensitive Receiver Types (AECOM, 2015) Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 21

28 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project 7. Vibration Criteria When assessing vibration there are two components that require consideration: Human comfort impacts as a result of exposure to vibration; and The potential for building damage from vibration Vibration Criteria for Human Comfort The key vibration criteria relating to human comfort that is applicable to the Quarry Project is taken from the DEC (2006) document Assessing Vibration A Technical Guideline. This relates to intermittent vibration such as from drilling, compacting or activities that would result in continuous vibration if operated continuously and is shown in Table 7-1. Table 7-1 Human comfort: intermittent vibration impacts criteria (m/s 1.75 ) 1-80Hz Location Critical areas (such as hospital operating theatres and precision laboratories) Daytime Night-time Preferred Values Maximum Values Preferred Values Maximum Values Residences Offices, schools, educational institutions and places of worship Workshops Vibration Criteria for Building Damage Two standards by which building damage from construction-induced vibration are commonly assessed include: British Standard 7385: Part Evaluation and measurement for vibration in buildings Part 2: Guide to damage levels from ground borne vibration (BSI 1993); and German DIN 4150: Part Effects of Vibration on Structure (DIN 1999). The German standard provides the most stringent criteria and will be used in this CNVMP. The DIN guideline values for peak particle velocity (mm/s) measured at the foundation of the building are summarised in Table 7-2. The criteria are frequency dependent and specific to particular categories of structure. Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 22

29 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Table 7-2 Structural damage criteria Peak Component Particle Velocity, mm/s Type of Structure Vibration at the foundation at a frequency of Less than 10 Hz 10 Hz to 50 Hz 50 Hz to 100 Hz* Vibration of horizontal plane of highest floor at all frequencies Buildings used for commercial purposes, industrial buildings and buildings of similar design to to Dwellings and buildings of similar design and/or use 5 5 to to Structures that, because of their sensitivity to vibration, do not correspond to those listed in lines 1 and 2 and are of great intrinsic value (e.g. buildings that are under a preservation order) 3 3 to 8 8 to 10 8 * For frequencies above 100Hz, at least the values specified in this column shall be applied Safe working distances for vibration intensive equipment Table 7-3 below provides an indication of potential offset distances required from sensitive receivers in order to comply with vibration impacts criteria. This tool will be used by engineers when planning their work and identify when other forms of construction methodology may need to be investigated and implemented. The safe working distances have been established by comparing the criteria established in the German Standard DIN to typical vibration levels measured in Sydney sandstone. Where it is noted that compliance to safe working distance may not be complied with for individual pieces of plant or equipment the process to follow will involve either: Modification of the construction methodology / equipment to be used; or An on-site investigation, inclusive of monitoring, to determine if the actual results are aligned with those details in the Table 7-3. Where actual results are found to be above those levels, alternative less vibratory intensive construction methodologies will be utilised. Table 7-3 Recommended safe working distance for vibration intensive plant Safe working distance Plant Rating/description Cosmetic damage sensitive/heritage structures 1 Cosmetic damage Human response < 50 kn (Typically 1-2 t) - 5m 15-20m < 100 kn (Typically 2-4 t) - 6m 20m Vibratory roller < 200 kn (Typically 4-6 t) 20m 12m 40m < 300 kn (Typically 7-13 t) 20m 15m 100m > 300 kn (Typically t) 20m 20m 100m Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 23

30 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Safe working distance Plant Rating/description Cosmetic damage sensitive/heritage structures 1 Cosmetic damage Human response > 300 kn (> 18 t) 25m 25m 100m Small hydraulic hammer (300 kg 5-12 t excavator) 5m 2m 7m Medium hydraulic hammer Large hydraulic hammer (900 kg t excavator) (1,600 kg t excavator) 10m 7m 23m 22m 22m 73m Vibratory pile driver Sheet piles 30m 2 20m 20m Pile boring 800 mm 10m 2m nominal N/A Jack hammer Handheld 5m Avoid contact with structure Avoid contact with structure Source: Table 19 - Technical Working Paper: Noise and Vibration. Quarry: Road Construction Spoil Management Project. AECOM (2015) NOTE: 1 Safe working distance for sensitive/heritage structures has been sourced from a comparison of the German Standard DIN4150 to Vibration Levels for plant and the Project EIS distances for cosmetic damage, whichever is higher. Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 24

31 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project 8. Working Hours Standard working hours for the Quarry site will be: 7am 6pm Monday to Friday; 8am 1pm Saturday; and At no time on Sundays or Public Holidays Impulsive or Tonal Noise Emissions Work Hours Except as permitted by the EPL, activities resulting in impulsive or tonal noise emissions shall only be undertaken: Between the hours of 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday; Between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday; and In continuous blocks not exceeding three hours each with a minimum respite from those activities and works of not less than one hour between each block. 'Continuous' is defined as any period during which there is less than a one hour respite between ceasing and recommencing any of the work the subject of this condition Out of Hours Works There may be occurrences where construction works outside of the standard construction hours may be undertaken in the following circumstances: Works which are determined to comply with the relevant Noise Management Level (NML) at the nearest sensitive receiver. The delivery of materials as required by the Police or other authorities for safety reasons. Where it is required to avoid the loss of lives, property and / or to prevent environmental harm in an emergency. Where agreement is reached with affected receivers. Where approved through the Out-Of-Hours Work Protocol (Appendix B). Out of hours work may also be undertaken where explicitly approved through an Environment Protection Licence (EPL). Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 25

32 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project 9. Aspects and Impacts The following potential aspects and impacts have been identified and the measures to manage these aspects and impacts are provided in Section 11.A summary of key aspects and impacts for the project are shown below in table 9-1. Table 9-1 Summary of key environmental aspects and impacts for the project relating to noise and vibration Aspect Impact General construction works Damage to heritage items Vibration from construction activities Structural damage to receivers Noise from construction activities Noise impacts to sensitive receivers Construction of new road infrastructure or ancillary facilities Increased vehicle movements Temporary compound construction Out of Hours Works Construction Traffic on Bridge Road Changes to noise environment Increase to background noise Disruption to residents Increased noise impacts Traffic impacts The potential for noise and vibration impacts on sensitive receivers or structures will depend on a number of factors. Typically these might include: The types and numbers of equipment in use Proximity to sensitive receivers Topography and other physical barriers Duration of construction works Ground condition The physical condition of the structure the receiver is in Existing background noise (e.g. from heavy traffic areas). Relevant aspects and the potential for related impacts have been considered in a risk assessment within Section 3.2 of the CEMP Construction Noise An assessment of construction noise impacts from the various project works scenarios was completed as part of the EIS (Appendix D; Section 4.2.1). Impacts are presented in the form of both assessment tables and contour maps showing the predicted level of impact from construction. The noise impact prediction contours from the proposal are presented in Appendix A. The noise levels in Table 4-2 of the EIS indicate that noise levels during the most noise-intensive activities would generally exceed the applicable NML at the most affected residential receivers. Within each NCA the first row of receivers overlooking the site are the most noise-impacted receivers. Noise levels due to the project would decrease with increasing distance from the project location. Maximum exceedances above the NML of between 4 and 23 db(a) could be experienced during activities associated with the project. The noise modelling in the EIS, however, assumed a worst-case scenario where the most noise intensive activities are occurring at the closest point to each sensitive receiver location. In practice this is either unlikely to Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 26

33 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project occur, or would only occur for short durations only. As such the noise modelling in the EIS can be considered somewhat conservative. The assessment carried out in the EIS indicated that no receivers in the vicinity of the project would be highly noise affected (i.e. would experience noise levels due to construction of 75 db(a) or higher) under the worst-case scenario. Rather than a criterion, the NML is a trigger level that requires all feasible and reasonable noise management and mitigation measures to be employed within the project. Exceedance of the NML is typical of a construction project and highlights the need for this Plan to ensure that all feasible and reasonable noise management and mitigation measures are employed, which is in accordance with the ICNG. Noise management and mitigation measures are discussed further in Section Construction Road Traffic Noise Construction road traffic noise would be generated by vehicles associated with the project, including heavy vehicles transporting spoil. The majority of traffic flows would be along major roads. Bridge Road would be used for spoil deliveries to the site. The portion of Bridge Road over the railway line between George Street and Jersey Street North performs a sub-arterial role. Bridge Road, west of the Pacific Highway, is considered to be a local road, in accordance with the NSW Road Noise Policy (RNP). The RNP aims to identify strategies to address the issue of road traffic noise from existing roads, new road projects, road redevelopment projects and new traffic-generating developments. The RNP applies to ongoing operational road traffic noise, not temporary increases due to construction projects. The application of the specific assessment criteria from the RNP to the temporary increases in road traffic noise that will occur as a result of the project is therefore not appropriate in this context. Heavy vehicles movements associated with spoil deliveries to the quarry will have the most significant effect on road traffic noise levels. The EIS describes and assesses up to 70 heavy vehicle movements (35 in and 35 out) per hour. Condition of approval A6 limits spoil delivery truck movements to or from site to no more than 70 in any one hour period. This level of heavy vehicle movement forms the basis of the approved project in this regard. There are no conditions of approval that set specific compliance targets or goals in relation to increases in road traffic noise due to spoil truck movements. The RNP notes that when assessing feasible and reasonable mitigation measures an increase of up to 2 db represents a minor impact that is considered barely perceptible to the average person. Predicted noise impacts on the local road, Bridge Road, west of the Pacific Highway are provided below in Table 9.2. Maximum predicted increases in road traffic noise on Bridge Road are expected to exceed 2 db. Spoil truck movements would be limited to standard day time construction hours only (7am to 6pm), avoiding road traffic noise increases due to the project during the more sensitive periods when residents are more likely to be at home. All residents on Bridge Road, likely to experience elevated road traffic noise due to the project, will be consulted with prior to the commencement of spoil haulage. Predicted noise impacts on Bridge Road, considered a local road west of the Pacific Highway, are provided below in Table 9.2. Table 9-2 Road traffic movements during day-time (1 hour) local roads Route / Direction Bridge Road (west of Pacific Highway) Peak traffic hour Bridge Road (west of Pacific Highway) Lowest traffic hour 1 hour flow existing Additional Relative noise level increase Light Heavy Light Heavy db(a) Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 27

34 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project A summary of the noise increases for arterial/sub-arterial roads between the existing and the forecast additional traffic flow is presented in Table 9-3 below. From the table it can be seen that relative road noise increases on these roads are not expected to exceed 2dB. Table 9-3 Road traffic movements during day-time (15 hours) arterial / sub arterial roads Route / Direction Relative Noise Increase db(a) Pacific Highway - North of Yirra Rd 1.5 Pacific Highway - South of Yirra Rd 1.0 Yirra Rd - East of Pacific Hwy 1.7 Pacific Highway - North of Wattle St 1.1 Pacific Highway - South of Wattle St 1.8 Jersey Street North 1.8 Pacific Highway - North of Bridge Rd 1.0 Pacific Highway - South of Bridge Rd 1.2 Pacific Highway - North of William St 1.2 Pacific Highway - South of William St 1.0 Pacific Highway - between Bridge Rd and Edgeworth David Ave 0.6 Pacific Highway - between Edgeworth David Ave and College Cres 0.6 Edgeworth David Avenue 1.3 Pacific Highway - between Bridge Rd and College Cres 0.6 Pacific Highway - East of Pretoria Parade Construction Vibration Vibration intensive works may occur during each phase of the project as a result of the proposed works. However due to the site layout and existing offset distances to sensitive receiver locations it is unlikely that safe working distances would be encroached for most activities. As a guide, when any vibration intensive works are to be conducted within 25 metre of any heritage items, sensitive structures or dwellings, there is potential to encroach on the safe working distance. This particularly applies to vibratory rollers and compactors during site establishment. Areas most likely to be affected by vibration intensive works are around the Bridge Road access road where rock hammering, excavation and compaction activities will be undertaken. No heritage items have been identified within the 25m buffer zone, however dwellings and the TAFE may be located within the buffer zone as shown on Figure 9-2. Table 7-3 provides additional details on vibration levels and safe working distance comparison guidance for various plant items, whilst Figure 9-1 illustrates areas where this 25 metre buffer may encroach on any heritage items, sensitive structures or dwellings. If safe distances will be potentially encroached according to Table 7-3 and Figures 9-1 and 9-2, this will trigger consideration for vibration monitoring prior to commencing the activity, to ensure DIN guidelines are not exceeded. Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 28

35 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Figure 9-1 Vibration buffer area to trigger consideration of vibration monitoring Figure 9-2 Receivers (marked with star) within 25m buffer that may trigger consideration of vibration monitoring Blasting Blasting would not be undertaken for this project. As such a detailed quantitative impact assessment of potential blasting impacts has not been conducted. No blasting shall occur without the prior approval of the Secretary. Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 29

36 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project 9.5. Cumulative Noise Impacts Cumulative noise impacts associated with the various construction phases of the Project and dewatering activities have been modelled and assessed in the EIS. The EIS concluded that the sound power level of the dewatering activities is appreciably lower than other project activities, and as such predicted noise levels from the project are generally unaffected by the dewatering works. At most, the cumulative impact from the dewatering activities would be experienced during quieter phases of construction, such as, during the conveyor construction phase. However, even then, the predicted noise level increase would be less than 1 db(a). Measures have been included in Section 10 to reduce potential noise and vibration impacts during the Project. Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_04 Page 30

37 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project 10. Management & Mitigation Measures A range of environmental requirements and control measures are identified in the various environmental documents, including the EIS, LLBJV EMS and other Roads and Maritime and Project Co documents. Specific management measures and requirements to address noise and vibration management use are outlined in Table Table 10-1 Management & Mitigation Measures ID Measure / Requirement Phase Responsibility Ref. Source NV1 NV2 A CNVMP (This Plan) will be prepared and implemented, and include the following: Identification of nearby residences and other sensitive land uses. Description of approved hours of work. Description and identification of project activities, including work areas, equipment and duration. Description of what work practices (generic and specific) would be applied to minimise noise and vibration. A complaints handling process. Noise and vibration monitoring procedures. Overview of community consultation required for identified high impact works. The CNVMP will also give consideration to cumulative construction noise impacts associated with the maintenance pumping of the quarry void. High noise impact activities will be restricted to 8 am start, operate in 3 hour blocks with 1 full hour respite between blocks of work. Pre-commencement During Project Pre-commencement During Project Environmental & Sustainability Manager Foreman EMM NV1 Community Consultation Strategy EMM NV2 NV3 Inform drivers during induction of techniques and practices to minimise noise from tipping of materials. Pre-commencement Foreman EMM NV3 NV4 NV5 Sensitive receivers impacted by noise from the proposed works which are expected to exceed the NMLs will be notified prior to the commencement of the project. Information provided to the sensitive receivers will include: Programmed times and locations of work. The hours of proposed works. A 24-hour telephone hotline. Complaints management process. Community notification regarding construction noise and vibration will be detailed in the Community Involvement Plan for the project. During Project During Project Stakeholder & Community Relations Manager Stakeholder & Community Relations Manager EMM NV4 EMM NV5 Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_03 Page 31

38 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project ID Measure / Requirement Phase Responsibility Ref. Source NV6 Provide induction and training to relevant staff and sub-contractors outlining their responsibilities with regard to noise and vibration. During Project Environmental & Sustainability Manager EMM NV6 NV7 NV8 NV9 NV10 NV11 NV12 NV13 NV14 Undertake Project activities (including deliveries) during standard work hours as far as feasible and reasonable. Any works outside standard construction hours will be carried out only in accordance with the CoA and EPL requirements. Schedule particularly noisy activities associated with site establishment and demobilisation during the daytime period (times of high background noise), to provide masking where feasible and reasonable. Further detailed consideration of reasonable and feasible noise mitigation management measures for affected receivers on Bridge Road will be investigated in consultation with affected receivers. Consultation with affected receivers on Bridge Road is ongoing, and will continue to investigate reasonable and feasible noise mitigation measures for traffic noise generated by heavy vehicle movements. This Plan will be revised to include the outcomes of these investigations prior to spoil haulage. Haulage vehicles would be managed to arrive at the Quarry no earlier than the commencement of spoil emplacement activities (being 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on Saturdays) and depart the quarry site no later than the completion of emplacement activities (being 6 pm on weekdays and 1 pm on Saturdays). Trucks would not, under normal operating conditions, be permitted to queue outside of the site outside of these hours. Advise truck drivers of acceptable delivery and departure hours and queuing restrictions (as above), designated vehicle routes, parking locations, and other relevant practices (e.g. prohibiting the use of engine brakes, and no extended periods of engine idling). No use of compression braking by heavy vehicles associated with the Project is permitted on Bridge Road and on the site. This will be included in the Project Induction or pre project training for heavy vehicle drivers accessing the site Plan deliveries and spoil removal to avoid queuing of trucks in or around the construction compound or in adjoining streets. Arrange the site to limit the need for reversing associated with regular / repeatable movements (e.g. trucks transporting spoil) to minimise the use of reversing alarms. The movement of trucks on site on site would be addressed in the Traffic and Safety Management Plan or TCP. Non-tonal reversing alarms will be used where feasible and reasonable. Whilst it is expected that non-tonal alarms will be used on all mobile plant, should circumstances arise where the Workplace Health and Safety legislation does not permit this, then other WHS compliant methods would be used. During Project Project/Site Engineer EMM NV7 During Project Project/Site Engineer EMM NV8 Section 6 During Project Prior to spoil haulage During Project During Project During Project Environmental & Sustainability Manager Project/Site Engineer Foreman Project/Site Engineer Foreman Project/Site Engineer Foreman EMM NV9 EMM TT09 EMM NV10 CoA B17 EMM NV11 During Project Project/Site Engineer EMM NV12 During Project Project/Site Engineer EMM NV13 Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_03 Page 32

39 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project ID Measure / Requirement Phase Responsibility Ref. Source NV15 NV16 NV17 NV18 NV19 NV20 Regularly inspect and maintain equipment to ensure it is in a proper and efficient condition and in good working order. Ensure the plant and equipment is operated in a proper and efficient manner. Use appropriately sized equipment (e.g. during stockpiling) to minimise any unnecessary noise (e.g. shaking of bucket) where feasible and reasonable. Investigate and implement opportunities to further reduce noise from the conveyor, where reasonable and feasible. Alternative works methods such as use of hydraulic or electric-controlled units in place of diesel units will be considered and implemented where feasible and reasonable. The use of alternative machines that perform the same function (such as rubber wheeled plant) will be considered in place of steel tracked plant. Noise mounds about 5 metres high will be provided surrounding the stockpiling area. Wherever possible stockpiling will be used as additional, temporary noise shielding to manage noise impacts. Hoarding and mobile noise barriers, such as noise blankets, will also be located surrounding some noise sources, such as the mulchers. Implement a noise monitoring program to assist in confirming and controlling the site specific potential for disturbance at particularly sensitive localities at the commencement of activities and periodically during the construction program. The results will be reviewed to determine if additional mitigation measures are required. All measurements will be undertaken in accordance appropriate standards and guidelines for noise monitoring. During Project Operator EMM NV14 During Project Project/Site Engineer Foreman EMM NV15 During Project Project/Site Engineer EMM NV16 During Project Project/Site Engineer EMM NV17 During Project During Project Project/Site Engineer Foreman Environmental & Sustainability Manager EMM NV18 EMM NV19 Section 11.3 NV21 Comply with the safe working distances for vibration in Table 7-3 where feasible and reasonable. During Project Project/Site Engineer EMM NV20 Section 7.3 Section 9.3 NV22 If the use of vibration intensive plant cannot be avoided within the safe working distance for cosmetic damage, notify potentially affected receivers and undertake vibration measurements to confirm levels and compliance with DIN guidelines. The potentially affected receivers are identified in Figure 9-2 As a guideline when any vibration intensive works are to be conducted within 25 m of any heritage items, sensitive structures or dwellings, there is potential to encroach the safe working distance. Table 7-3 provides additional details on vibration levels and safe working distance comparison guidance for various plant items to determine whether vibration monitoring will be required. If safe distances will be potentially encroached according to Table 7.3, monitoring will conducted prior to commencing the activity During Project Project/Site Engineer Stakeholder & Community Relations Manager NV23 Confine spoil haulage to standard day time work hours. During Project Construction Manager Foreman NV24 The Proponent shall contribute towards the installation of reasonable and feasible noise mitigation measures in Building H at TAFE. The measures shall be developed in consultation with TAFE and installed prior to commencing spoil transport to the site, unless otherwise agreed by the Secretary. Pre-commencement Roads and Maritime Service EMM NV21 Section 7.3 Section 9.3 Section EMM VL05 CoA B19 Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_03 Page 33

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41 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project 11. Compliance Management Roles and Responsibilities The Project Team s organisational structure and overall roles and responsibilities are outlined in Section 4.2 of the CEMP. Specific responsibilities for the implementation of environmental controls are detailed in Chapter 10 of this Plan Training Relevant employees, contractors and utility staff working on site will undergo site induction training that includes construction noise and vibration management issues. The induction training will address elements related to noise and vibration management including: Existence and requirements of this sub-plan Relevant legislation and guidelines Normal construction hours and exemptions The process for seeking approval for out of hours works, including consultation Location of noise sensitive areas Complaints reporting and recording General noise and vibration management measures Specific responsibilities to minimise impacts on the community from noise and vibration associated with the works. Requirement to limit compression braking (heavy vehicle / spoil truck drivers) Further details regarding staff induction and training are outlined in Section 5 of the CEMP Inspections and Monitoring Project Environmental Review Group inspections of noise mitigation measures including Environmental Officers, Roads and Maritime, NCX Project Co, regulatory authorities and the Environmental Representative (ER) will occur throughout construction. Detail on the nature and frequency of these inspections are documented in Section 8 of the CEMP. Noise and vibration monitoring will also occur routinely for the duration of the Project. Monitoring will be undertaken by an Acoustic Consultant or LLBJV Environmental Officer during the construction phase of the Project. Monitoring will be recorded using the monitoring forms in Appendix C. Noise and vibration monitoring may also be undertaken as directed by an authorised officer of the EPA Noise Monitoring Noise monitoring will be undertaken throughout construction to verify the effectiveness of controls, and to determine if additional reasonable and feasible controls are required. Noise monitoring results will be assessed against predictions provided in Table 4-2 in Appendix D of the EIS (Noise and Vibration Assessment). The noise monitoring program will include the following: Monthly noise monitoring will occur, and will be undertaken: At the commencement of each construction phase. At least monthly, until noise model predictions can be verified. During a time of day when works being undertaken are representative of the current construction phase. Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_03 Page 35

42 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Within each NCA, as close as practicable to the most noise-affected sensitive receiver, as listed in Table To at least measure L Aeq(15min), whilst also noting wind speed and direction, cloud cover and other observations during one 15 minute monitoring period. In order to ensure the effectiveness of controls and determine if additional controls are required. To monitor compliance with the noise predictions. Noise monitoring in accordance with the OOHW protocol; and Monitoring in response to complaints in accordance with the EPL. Noise monitoring will be carried out in accordance with Australian Standard AS : Guide to the use of sound measuring equipment Portable sound level meters, and the compliance monitoring guidance provided in the NSW Industrial Noise Policy. Table 11-1 Noise Monitoring Locations Monitoring Point 1 Noise Catchment Area Monitoring Address 2 Noise Management Level Highest Prediction 3 1 NCA01 77 Manor Road NCA02 Bridge Road NCA03 24A Quarry Road NCA04 1 Lockinvar Place Monitoring Points has been adopted from the approximate EIS logging locations, so that measurements can be compared to previous monitoring data. 2 Monitoring address is provided as a guide, and may change (within the NCA) due to access, community arrangements, or to ensure monitoring data is representative of most noise affected receiver. 3 Highest prediction is provided to inform maximum noise monitoring expectations throughout the Project, and is sourced from Table 4-2 of the EIS Appendix D: Noise and Vibration Assessment. It should be noted that this level is not the maximum expected for the duration of the Project Vibration Monitoring The following vibration monitoring will be undertaken: Where the safe working distances in Table 7-3 of the CNVMP cannot be complied with (see NV22); Vibration monitoring will be carried out to test for human comfort where works are predicted to be greater than the maximum values for human comfort as a result of works; and Monitoring in response to complaints in accordance with the EPL. Vibration monitoring will be carried out in accordance with the guidance provided in the Environmental Noise Management Assessing Vibration: A Technical Guideline, published by the Department of Environment and Conservation, February Non-conformances Non-conformances in general will be dealt with and documented in accordance with Section 8.6 of the CEMP. Where monitored noise levels are found to be above predictions or vibration goals are exceeded, the following actions will be undertaken, in accordance with the EPL: Confirm that monitored levels are not being impacted by other noise or vibration sources Implement other feasible and reasonable measures which may include reducing plant size, modify time of works, changing operational settings (such as turning off the vibratory function of the machine), and utilizing alternate construction methodology or a combination of these Review work practices to ensure compliance with the relevant noise criteria (ICNG, RNP) and vibration criteria (based on German Standard DIN 4150) Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_03 Page 36

43 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Confirm if the exceedance is due to an uncharacteristically loud piece of equipment Identify if equipment can be swapped out for another piece of equipment or alternative equipment or plant Confirm if the exceedance is due to an uncharacteristically vibratory piece of equipment Confirm that the modelling reflects the actual activity being undertaken Ensure that learning s from the above are fed back into the noise modelling assessment process Complaints Complaints will be recorded in accordance with the construction complaints management system as detailed within the CCS, as well as in accordance with the Project EPL. Information to be recorded will include: Location of complainant Time/s of occurrence of alleged noise or vibration impacts (including nature of impact particularly with respect to vibration) Perceived source Prevailing weather conditions Similar details that could be utilised to assist in the investigation of the complaint. All resident complaints will be responded to in a timely manner and any actions taken recorded in accordance with the EPL and the Construction Complaints Management System. Complaints directly related to noise and vibration impacts are investigated by firstly contacting site to confirm whether the noise or vibration source is related to the Project activities. If this is confirmed, the next step is to ensure that there is no plant or equipment operating that was not considered by the EIS, and to confirm if all reasonable and feasible mitigation measures are in place and are working effectively. At the discretion of the Environmental Manager, noise and vibration complaints will trigger an offer of monitoring to be undertaken to determine if noise levels are above predictions or vibration goals are exceeded. If this occurs, the process detailed in Section 11.4 is followed to minimise impact on sensitive receivers Environment Protection Licence The Project is expected to be included in the existing NorthConnex Environment Protection Licence (EPL # 20570) through a variation of the approved premise boundaries. Noise management conditions contained in the EPL have been included in this plan. This plan will be updated in accordance with Section 9 of the Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project CEMP to reflect any new requirements within an EPL. The most current version of the EPL is available on the public register Auditing Audits (both internal and external) will be undertaken to assess the effectiveness of environmental controls, compliance with this sub plan, CoA and other relevant approvals, licenses and guidelines. Audit requirements are detailed in Section 8 of the CEMP Reporting Reporting requirements and responsibilities are documented in Section 8 of the CEMP. Additional reporting will also be generated as required in CNVIS documents. Specific reports prepared in response to noise and vibration will include: Monitoring reports will be completed and provided to complainants in accordance with the EPL Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_03 Page 37

44 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project The posting of monthly noise and complaint data online in accordance with the EPL. Details within the reports are likely to contain the following information: The locations and description of monitoring undertaken; A tabulation of results (e.g. for noise including LMAX and L noise levels) together with notes identifying the principle sources and operations Summary of any measurements exceeding the nominated criteria, and descriptions of the plant or operations causing these exceedances Detail of any corrective actions and confirmation of their successful implementation. 12. Review and Improvement This CNVMP will be reviewed and updated in accordance with the process described in Section 9 of the Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project CEMP. Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture NCX-LLB NN-PL-0004_03 Page 38

45 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Appendix A Construction Airborne Noise Maps

46 Daytime L Aeq(15min) noise contours, db(a) >75 Clarinda Street Ethel Street Galston Road Ida Street Berowra Creek Rifle Range Rosamond Street Maranta Street Asquith B Mt Wilga Private Hospital Watson Avenue Manor Road NL01 Silvia Street Kuring-gai Gardens Nursing Home Mildred Avenue Mildred Av B83 Bridge Road NL02 TAFE West Wastewater Treatment Plant Valley Road Old Mans Creek Rosemead Road NL04 NL03 Dural Street Library Park A1 Jersey Street George Street Dural Lane N Lisgar Road William Street William Lane HORNSBY Westfield Sho m Ashley Street LEGEND Site Stockpiling area (indicative) Access road Conveyor Fence around construction zone Existing quarry void fence Waterway Conveyor feeder Noise logger location Frederick Street Webb Avenue Nursery Street Pretoria Parade Forbes Street PACIFIC HIGHWAY State Emerg Figure 4 Site establishment noise contours

47 Daytime L Aeq(15min) noise contours, db(a) >75 Clarinda Street Ethel Street Galston Road Ida Street Berowra Creek Rifle Range Rosamond Street Maranta Street Asquith B Mt Wilga Private Hospital Watson Avenue Manor Road NL01 Silvia Street Kuring-gai Gardens Nursing Home Mildred Avenue Mildred Av B83 Bridge Road NL02 TAFE West Wastewater Treatment Plant Valley Road Old Mans Creek Rosemead Road NL04 NL03 Dural Street Library Park A1 Jersey Street George Street Dural Lane N Lisgar Road William Street William Lane HORNSBY Westfield Sho m Ashley Street LEGEND Site Stockpiling area (indicative) Access road Conveyor Fence around construction zone Existing quarry void fence Waterway Conveyor feeder Noise logger location Frederick Street Webb Avenue Nursery Street Pretoria Parade Forbes Street PACIFIC HIGHWAY State Emerg Figure 5 Conveyor construction noise contours

48 Daytime L Aeq(15min) noise contours, db(a) >75 Clarinda Street Ethel Street Galston Road Ida Street Berowra Creek Rifle Range Rosamond Street Maranta Street Asquith B Mt Wilga Private Hospital Watson Avenue Manor Road NL01 Silvia Street Kuring-gai Gardens Nursing Home Mildred Avenue Mildred Av B83 Bridge Road NL02 TAFE West Wastewater Treatment Plant Valley Road Old Mans Creek Rosemead Road NL04 NL03 Dural Street Library Park A1 Jersey Street George Street Dural Lane N Lisgar Road William Street William Lane HORNSBY Westfield Sho m Ashley Street LEGEND Site Stockpiling area (indicative) Access road Conveyor Fence around construction zone Existing quarry void fence Waterway Conveyor feeder Noise logger location Frederick Street Webb Avenue Nursery Street Pretoria Parade Forbes Street PACIFIC HIGHWAY State Emerg Figure 6 Conveyor construction and haulage noise contours

49 Daytime L Aeq(15min) noise contours, db(a) >75 Clarinda Street Ethel Street Galston Road Ida Street Berowra Creek Rifle Range Rosamond Street Maranta Street Asquith B Mt Wilga Private Hospital Watson Avenue Manor Road NL01 Silvia Street Kuring-gai Gardens Nursing Home Mildred Avenue Mildred Av B83 Bridge Road NL02 TAFE West Wastewater Treatment Plant Valley Road Old Mans Creek Rosemead Road NL04 NL03 Dural Street Library Park A1 Jersey Street George Street Dural Lane N Lisgar Road William Street William Lane HORNSBY Westfield Sho m Ashley Street LEGEND Site Stockpiling area (indicative) Access road Conveyor Fence around construction zone Existing quarry void fence Waterway Conveyor feeder Noise logger location Frederick Street Webb Avenue Nursery Street Pretoria Parade Forbes Street PACIFIC HIGHWAY State Emerg Figure 7 Spoil emplacement

50 Daytime L Aeq(15min) noise contours, db(a) >75 Clarinda Street Ethel Street Galston Road Ida Street Berowra Creek Rifle Range Rosamond Street Maranta Street Asquith B Mt Wilga Private Hospital Watson Avenue Manor Road NL01 Silvia Street Kuring-gai Gardens Nursing Home Mildred Avenue Mildred Av B83 Bridge Road NL02 TAFE West Wastewater Treatment Plant Valley Road Old Mans Creek Rosemead Road NL04 NL03 Dural Street Library Park A1 Jersey Street George Street Dural Lane N Lisgar Road William Street William Lane HORNSBY Westfield Sho m Ashley Street LEGEND Site Stockpiling area (indicative) Access road Conveyor Fence around construction zone Existing quarry void fence Waterway Conveyor feeder Noise logger location Frederick Street Webb Avenue Nursery Street Pretoria Parade Forbes Street PACIFIC HIGHWAY State Emerg Figure 8 Site demobilisation

51 Daytime L Aeq(15min) noise contours, db(a) >75 Clarinda Street Ethel Street Galston Road Ida Street Berowra Creek Rifle Range Rosamond Street Maranta Street Asquith B Mt Wilga Private Hospital Watson Avenue Manor Road NL01 Silvia Street Kuring-gai Gardens Nursing Home Mildred Avenue Mildred Av B83 Bridge Road NL02 TAFE West Wastewater Treatment Plant Valley Road Old Mans Creek Rosemead Road NL04 NL03 Dural Street Library Park A1 Jersey Street George Street Dural Lane N Lisgar Road William Street William Lane HORNSBY Westfield Sho m Ashley Street LEGEND Site Stockpiling area (indicative) Access road Conveyor Fence around construction zone Existing quarry void fence Waterway Conveyor feeder Noise logger location Frederick Street Webb Avenue Nursery Street Pretoria Parade Forbes Street PACIFIC HIGHWAY State Emerg Figure 9 Site establishment noise contours (cumulative)

52 Daytime L Aeq(15min) noise contours, db(a) >75 Clarinda Street Ethel Street Galston Road Ida Street Berowra Creek Rifle Range Rosamond Street Maranta Street Asquith B Mt Wilga Private Hospital Watson Avenue Manor Road NL01 Silvia Street Kuring-gai Gardens Nursing Home Mildred Avenue Mildred Av B83 Bridge Road NL02 TAFE West Wastewater Treatment Plant Valley Road Old Mans Creek Rosemead Road NL04 NL03 Dural Street Library Park A1 Jersey Street George Street Dural Lane N Lisgar Road William Street William Lane HORNSBY Westfield Sho m Ashley Street LEGEND Site Stockpiling area (indicative) Access road Conveyor Fence around construction zone Existing quarry void fence Waterway Conveyor feeder Noise logger location Frederick Street Webb Avenue Nursery Street Pretoria Parade Forbes Street PACIFIC HIGHWAY State Emerg Figure 10 Conveyor construction noise contours (cumulative)

53 Daytime L Aeq(15min) noise contours, db(a) >75 Clarinda Street Ethel Street Galston Road Ida Street Berowra Creek Rifle Range Rosamond Street Maranta Street Asquith B Mt Wilga Private Hospital Watson Avenue Manor Road NL01 Silvia Street Kuring-gai Gardens Nursing Home Mildred Avenue Mildred Av B83 Bridge Road NL02 TAFE West Wastewater Treatment Plant Valley Road Old Mans Creek Rosemead Road NL04 NL03 Dural Street Library Park A1 Jersey Street George Street Dural Lane N Lisgar Road William Street William Lane HORNSBY Westfield Sho m Ashley Street LEGEND Site Stockpiling area (indicative) Access road Conveyor Fence around construction zone Existing quarry void fence Waterway Conveyor feeder Noise logger location Frederick Street Webb Avenue Nursery Street Pretoria Parade Forbes Street PACIFIC HIGHWAY State Emerg Figure 11 Conveyor construction and haulage noise contours (cumulative)

54 Daytime L Aeq(15min) noise contours, db(a) >75 Clarinda Street Ethel Street Galston Road Ida Street Berowra Creek Rifle Range Rosamond Street Maranta Street Asquith B Mt Wilga Private Hospital Watson Avenue Manor Road NL01 Silvia Street Kuring-gai Gardens Nursing Home Mildred Avenue Mildred Av B83 Bridge Road NL02 TAFE West Wastewater Treatment Plant Valley Road Old Mans Creek Rosemead Road NL04 NL03 Dural Street Library Park A1 Jersey Street George Street Dural Lane N Lisgar Road William Street William Lane HORNSBY Westfield Sho m Ashley Street LEGEND Site Stockpiling area (indicative) Access road Conveyor Fence around construction zone Existing quarry void fence Waterway Conveyor feeder Noise logger location Frederick Street Webb Avenue Nursery Street Pretoria Parade Forbes Street PACIFIC HIGHWAY State Emerg Figure 12 Spoil emplacement (cumulative)

55 Daytime L Aeq(15min) noise contours, db(a) >75 Clarinda Street Ethel Street Galston Road Ida Street Berowra Creek Rifle Range Rosamond Street Maranta Street Asquith B Mt Wilga Private Hospital Watson Avenue Manor Road NL01 Silvia Street Kuring-gai Gardens Nursing Home Mildred Avenue Mildred Av B83 Bridge Road NL02 TAFE West Wastewater Treatment Plant Valley Road Old Mans Creek Rosemead Road NL04 NL03 Dural Street Library Park A1 Jersey Street George Street Dural Lane N Lisgar Road William Street William Lane HORNSBY Westfield Sho m Ashley Street LEGEND Site Stockpiling area (indicative) Access road Conveyor Fence around construction zone Existing quarry void fence Waterway Conveyor feeder Noise logger location Frederick Street Webb Avenue Nursery Street Pretoria Parade Forbes Street PACIFIC HIGHWAY State Emerg Figure 13 Site demobilisation (cumulative)

56 Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Appendix B Out-of-Hours Work Protocol

57 Out of Hours Work Protocol Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture Document Number: NCX-LLB NN-PR-0001 Revision: 02

58 Out of Hours Work Protocol Document Control Title: General Description: Document Path: Out of Hours Work Protocol NCX-LLB NN-PR-0001 Document No/Ref: Revision History Revision Date Description Section/Page No. A (00) 13 Jan 2016 Issued for internal review N/A Apr 2016 Updated following external comments Various Apr 2016 Updated with Quarry Project info and document number Various Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture Page i

59 Out of Hours Work Protocol Table of Contents: 1. Introduction OOHW Approval Requirements OOHW Justification OOHW Noise and Vibration Assessment OOHW Noise Impact Classification OOHW Noise and Vibration Management and Mitigation Measures Approval of OOHW OOHW Community Consultation and Communication Environment Protection Licence OOHW Enquiries / Complaints Management OOHW Monitoring OOHW Exceedances / Non-Conformances... 9 Appendix A - LLBJV Out of Hours Work Approval Process Appendix B - LLBJV Out of Hours Work Approval Permit Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture Page ii

60 Out of Hours Work Protocol 1. Introduction There are currently no proposed out of hours works for the Quarry Road Construction Spoil Management Project (the Project). However, limited works may be undertaken outside of standard daytime construction hours in the following circumstances: The delivery of materials as required by the Police or other authorities for safety reasons; Where it is required to avoid the loss of lives, property and / or to prevent environmental harm in an emergency; Where agreement is reached with affected receivers; Activities which are determined to comply with the relevant Noise Management Level (NML) at the most affected sensitive receiver, excluding activities associated with the transport and handling of spoil. Such activities may include refuelling of plant and equipment maintenance. Out of hours work may also be undertaken where explicitly approved through an Environment Protection Licence. As OOHW have the potential to impact on the amenity of adjacent sensitive receivers, in the unlikely event that OOHW are planned that may exceed the relevant NML, then the works will require assessment and approval prior to commencement. This protocol defines the process for that assessment and approval for all OOHW associated with the Project. This protocol has been developed as part of the Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan (CNVMP) for the Project. All OOHW associated with the Project would be undertaken in accordance with this protocol. 2. OOHW Approval Requirements Construction works have been defined by Schedule 1 of the Conditions of Approval (CoA) issued for the Project. Schedule 2 of the CoA defines the approved working hours for the project in conditions B13 through to B15. The working hours for the project as defined within the CoA are shown in Table 2-1. Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture Page 1

61 Out of Hours Work Protocol 2.1. Minister s Conditions of Approval The CoA relevant to this Plan are listed Table 2-1 below. A cross reference is also included to indicate where the condition is addressed in this Plan or other Project management documents. Table 2-1 Conditions of Approval relevant to OOHW Protocol CoA No. B13 B15 B20 (d) Condition Requirements Unless otherwise permitted by an EPL, activities associated with the SSI including access and egress of heavy vehicles shall be restricted to the following hours: (a) (b) (c) 7:00am to 6:00pm Mondays to Fridays, inclusive; 8:00am to 1:00pm Saturdays; and at no time on Sundays or public holidays. Works associated with the SSI may be undertaken outside the hours specified under condition B13 in the following circumstances: (a) (b) (c) (d) activities that cause L Aeq (15 minute) noise levels that are: (i) no greater than 5 db above rating background level at any residence in accordance with the Interim Construction Noise Guideline (DECC, 2009); and (ii) no greater than the noise management levels specified in Table 3 of the Interim Construction Noise Guideline (DECC, 2009) at other sensitive landuses; or for the delivery of materials required by the police or other authorities for safety reasons; or where required in an emergency to avoid the loss of lives, property and/or to prevent environmental harm; or where approved through an Out-Of-Hours Work Protocol prepared as part of the Noise and Vibration Management Plan required by condition B20, provided Council, local residents and other affected stakeholders and sensitive receivers are informed of the timing and duration at least 48 hours prior to the commencement of the works. an Out-of-Hours Work Protocol for the assessment, management and approval of works outside of the hours specified in condition B13, for the Secretary's approval. The Out-of-Hours Work Protocol must include: (i) an assessment of out-of-hours works against the relevant noise and vibration criteria; (ii) detailed mitigation measures for any residual impacts (that is, additional to general mitigation measures), including extent of atreceiver treatments; and (iii) proposed notification arrangements; Document Reference CNVMP Section 8 CNVMP Section 8.2 This Protocol Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture Page 2

62 Out of Hours Work Protocol 3. OOHW Justification Construction work associated with the Project will be undertaken in accordance with the assessment and management approach outlined in the Interim Construction Noise Guideline (ICNG). The ICNG outlines recommended standard construction hours and requires that work outside of these hours must be appropriately justified. This is reflected in the Conditions of Approval (CoA) for the project and works will be conducted in accordance with the hours in CoA B13 through to B15. In general OOHW undertaken on public infrastructure projects such as road construction necessary to sustain the operational integrity of roads are considered justified in the ICNG. Generally works are considered justified as OOHW to: Maintain the structural integrity of existing and new road infrastructure proposed as part of the Project; Promote or maintain the safety of road users, construction personnel and the public in general; Transport of oversized plant and equipment to site (eg conveyor and components) Minimise potential services/utilities disruptions (e.g. businesses and residential areas). Where works are conducted by agreement with affected receivers; or Where works are of a low impact nature (i.e Compliant with the Noise Management Levels and vibratory impact guidance) Justification for any activities proposed as OOHW must be established to the satisfaction of the LLBJV Environmental Manager including the noise assessment as detailed in Section 4 prior to commencement. 4. OOHW Noise and Vibration Assessment 4.1. Noise In order to manage potential impacts from noise and vibration, a noise and vibration consultant was engaged by the Project to develop tools that allowed the prediction of impacts resulting from works. These tools allow for the assessment of impacts on sensitive receivers based on inputs of the location and types of construction machinery operating inside a noise catchment. For OOH works, an assessment will be conducted to predict the magnitude and extent of potential noise impacts from the construction activity to sensitive receivers. Quantitative assessments for all OOHW will predict the potential exceedances of the scenario against the relevant noise management levels (NMLs) identified for the potentially affected sensitive receivers. The assessment will be undertaken using the prediction tools developed by the Project s noise and vibration consultant. The assessment will identify the potentially affected sensitive receivers and the impact classification for each of those receivers as outlined in Table 5.1. The prediction tool assessment then identifies the management measures, as described in Table 6.1, to be applied in addition to those within the INCG. These noise assessments along with the selection of reasonable and feasible management measures both from the ICNG and Table 6.1 will be considered by the LLBJV Environmental Manager when determining the approval for OOH works Vibration Where vibration intensive activities with the potential to impact upon sensitive receivers or structures are proposed as OOHW, these shall also be assessed for compliance with safe working distances for: cosmetic and/or structural impacts (including safe working distances); human comfort impacts due to vibration and ground borne noise; and in accordance with the safe working distance guide in Table 4.1. Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture Page 3

63 Out of Hours Work Protocol Table 4-1 Safe working distance guide PPV Vibration Level (mms -1 ) at Distance (1) Safe Working Distance Source 5m 10m 20m 30m 40m 50m Human Comfort (2) Commercial, Industrial or similar structures (3) Dwellings and similar structures (3) Heritage and other sensitive structures (3) Large Vibratory Roller (20t) Medium Vibratory Roller (10t) m 5m 10m 20m m 5m 10m 20m Compactor (7t) m 5m 20m 20m Hand operated wacka packer on backfill Hand operated wacka packer on asphalt Heavy Hydraulic Hammer (1500kg hammer on 30t excavator) Light Hydraulic Hammer (300kg on 5t excavator) m 5m 5m 5m m 5m 5m 5m <0.1 20m 5m 5m 10m < m 5m 5m 5m Jack Hammer < Avoid contact with structure 5m 5m 5m Air Track Drill <01 20m 5m 5m 10m Small Rock Drill (estimate) Down the Hole Hammer Ripping (measured in Sydney sandstone) <0.1-10m 5m 5m 5m < m 5m 5m 5m < m 5m 5m 5m Impact Piling <0.1 30m 5m 10m 20m Vibratory Piling m 5m 10m 30m Rock Sawing m 5m 5m 5m Bored Piling < N/A 5m 10m 10m Notes: (1) Vibration levels are typical based on measured data mostly in Sydney sandstone and should be used as a guide until on-site testing is conducted. Short-term higher levels can be experienced at commencement of some operations. (2) Safe working distances from Table 7-78 of the EIS as well advice provided by the project noise consultant. (3) Safe working distances determined by comparing the German Standard DIN 4150 to Monitoring Data (1) 4.3. High Noise Impact Equipment Use Equipment that can generate high noise impacts include jackhammering, rock breaking or hammering, pile driving, concrete cutting, vibratory rolling and impact piling occurring on the surface and generating noise with impulsive, intermittent, tonal or low frequency characteristics. Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture Page 4

64 Out of Hours Work Protocol Except as permitted by the EPL, activities resulting in impulsive or tonal noise emissions shall only be undertaken: Between 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday; Between 8am-1pm Saturdays; and In continuance blocks of no more than 3 hours with at least a one hour respite between each block of work generating high noise impact, where the location of the work is likely to impact the same receivers; Where the use of such equipment is proposed during OOHW: The equipment will be used prior to 10pm where reasonable and feasible; Where the above cannot be achieved the equipment will be used prior to midnight where reasonable and feasible; and It is not proposed to apply a 3 hour on and a 1 hour off respite approach in an effort to ensure that the use of such equipment is completed as early in the night as possible. 5. OOHW Noise Impact Classification Consistent with other infrastructure Projects delivered in the area (eg: WestConnex M4 Widening (EPL#20567), The M2 Upgrade and North West Rail Link), the level of noise impact exceedance above the Rating Background Level (RBL) will be broken into six classifications. These categories have been derived from management measures described in the ICNG, the project Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and the project Submission and Preferred Infrastructure Report (SPIR). For all OOHW, potentially affected sensitive receivers predicted to experience noise levels above the relevant RBL will be classified as per Table 5-1 based on noise levels determined in the assessment process outlined in section 4.1. Table 5.1 Classifications of OOHW Noise Impacts (L Aeq 15 min) Impact Classification Exceedance of RBL NML Compliant A 1-5 B 6-10 Not NML Compliant C D E >30 Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture Page 5

65 Out of Hours Work Protocol 6. OOHW Noise and Vibration Management and Mitigation Measures 6.1. Detailed management measures After the noise assessment process described in Section 4, the most appropriate reasonable and feasible management measures are determined in accordance with the ICNG. Specific management measures to be considered for each noise impact classification are shown in Table 6.1. It should be noted that there may be personal circumstances among the sensitive receivers where the below approach to specific additional mitigation measures is not best suited. The Community & Stakeholder Relations Manager has the authority to amend the approach taking into account due consideration of the personal circumstances that may apply. Table 6.1 Management for OOHW Noise Impact Classifications Management Measure Impact Classification A B C D E Programming / schedule of works Alternative construction techniques/scheduling Alternative plant and equipment Community consultation (i.e. letter box drops, etc) Noise monitoring Receiver Specific Notifications Receiver Specific Contact (i.e. Face to Face Consultation) Respite Periods Good will offer Reasonable temporary relocation offer 1 Note 1: Temporary relocation to be offered where construction works are planned to extend over more than two consecutive nights at that impact classification. 7. Approval of OOHW Out of hours works will be covered by EPL no (subject to variation application) and the conditions within will be incorporated as part of the OOHW approval. The EPL conditions allow self-assessment and the project has adopted an internal approvals process to meet those conditions. When it is identified that OOH works are required, the engineer responsible for the works will submit an Internal Out of Hours permit, as shown in Appendix A, justifying the need to carry out the works to the LLBJV Environmental Coordinator. The noise and vibration assessment process as described in Section 4 will be undertaken by the LLBJV Environmental Coordinator and forwarded to the LLBJV Environmental Manager for approval. This will be forwarded to the Community Relations Manager to approve and develop community consultation requirements.. The LLBJV Environmental Manager will approve works that are in accordance with the requirements of the EPL. The LLBJV Environmental Manager has the authority to approve OOH works following impact assessment described in Section 4 and classification as specified in Table 5.1 in accordance with the following: Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture Page 6

66 Out of Hours Work Protocol 1. Works assessed to meet noise impact classifications of A and B; 2. Works assessed to meet noise impact classifications of C as specified in Table 5.1, the LLBJV Environment Manager may only approve out of hours works that comply with the following restrictions: a. No more than three consecutive evenings or nights, in a calendar week; b. No more than four evenings or nights in a calendar week. 3. Works assessed to meet noise impact classifications of D and E as specified in Table 5.1, the LLBJV Environment Manager may only approve out of hours works that comply with the following restrictions: a. No more than two consecutive nights, in a calendar week; b. No more than three nights in a calendar week; and c. No more than twelve evenings or nights within a period of four consecutive weeks. Any works proposed on a public holiday must be approved by the EPA. Following confirmation of compliance with the above criteria and adhering to the process described in Section 4, approval to carry out the works will be provided to the construction team by the LLBJV Environmental Manager utilizing the Internal Out of Hours Work Approval Permit in Appendix A. On receipt of the approval for the OOHW, any specific conditions that relate to the OOHW will be: Implemented prior to works (such as any additional notification to the community); Toolboxed to relevant workforce and site personnel before each shift to introduce/reinforce works restrictions, management measures and expected workforce behavior; and Implemented during works and monitored by the Project Environment Team. 8. OOHW Community Consultation and Communication A suite of communication tools and activities will be used as required to target the relative zone audience with clear, effective and timely information on the nature of works and the potential impacts. The community consultation will be carried out in accordance with the project Community Consultation Strategy (CCS). For OOHW predicted to generate noise at impact classification B and above (Table 6.1), LLBJV will notify potentially affected noise sensitive receivers, Council, and other affected stakeholders of works approved outside of standard construction hours not less than 5 days and not more than 14 days before those works are to be undertaken. The notification will: by letterbox drop or ;and be detailed on the project website. The notification will: clearly outline the reason that the work is required to be undertaken outside of normal working hours; include a diagram that clearly identifies the location of the proposed works in relation to nearby cross streets and local landmarks; include details of relevant time restrictions that apply to the proposed works; clearly outline, in plain English, the location, nature, scope and duration of the proposed works; detail the expected noise impact of the works on noise sensitive receivers; clearly state how complaints may be made and additional information obtained; and include the number of the project telephone complaints line, an after-hours contact phone number specific to the works undertaken outside the hours and the project website address. Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture Page 7

67 Out of Hours Work Protocol 9. Environment Protection Licence An EPL variation will be sought to add the Project into the existing NorthConnex EPL no and the conditions within incorporated as part of the OOHW approval. Where self-assessment conditions are put in place, the LLBJV Environmental Manager will be responsible for compliance with the requirement of those conditions, both in terms of the noise and vibration assessment as well as the implementation of reasonable and feasible mitigation measures. Any other EPL variations will be sought through consultation and application to the EPA for works that fall outside the approval process. 10. OOHW Enquiries / Complaints Management The project team will initiate investigations of noise and vibration complaints that are received on the telephone information line ( ) in line with the EPL conditions (within 2 hours of receiving any such complaint), or in accordance with an agreement negotiated with the complainant. Each complainant will be advised of the results of the investigation into their complaint and any proposed remedial action. Complaint records will be kept for at least 4 years following the complaint and will contain: a) The date and time of the complaint; b) The method by which the complaint was made; c) Any personal details of the complainant which were provided by the complainant or, if no such details were provided, a note to that effect; d) The nature of the complaint; e) The action taken by the Project in relation to the complaint, including any follow-up contact with the complainant; and f) If no action was taken by the Project, the reasons why no action was taken. The details of any complaints received will be forwarded as a report to the EPA by 2pm each business day. This report will include the complaints received between 12.00pm on that day and 12.00pm on the previous business day. 11. OOHW Monitoring All monitoring will be conducted in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard / guideline in accordance with the EPL Noise Monitoring The following noise monitoring will be undertaken: Monitoring will be undertaken periodically to verify the noise model predictions of OOHW in order to ensure effectiveness of management measures; Monitoring in response to complaints as determined by the LLBJV Environmental Manager; Noise monitoring will be undertaken for OOHW when predicted air-borne noise impact classification of C and above; Vibration Monitoring The following vibration monitoring will be undertaken: Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture Page 8

68 Out of Hours Work Protocol Vibration monitoring will be carried out when the safe working distances for (including the more conservative criteria for heritage items) cannot be complied with, in accordance with Table 4-1 Safe working distance guide; In locations where the vibration levels are predicted to be greater than the maximum values for human comfort as a result of works. Such monitoring will also determine if the activities will exceed the criteria s for structural damage (including heritage buildings and structures); and In response to complaints as determined by the LLBJV Environmental Manager. Refer to sections 7.3 (Vibration criteria) and section 9.3 (Construction Vibration) of the Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan for further information regarding where safe working distances may be encroached Monitoring Records All monitoring records relating to approved OOH works will be recorded on the monitoring record forms shown in Appendix B. In addition to recording the relevant data will include at least: a) The date on which the sample was taken; b) The time at which the sample was collected; c) The point at which the sample was taken; and d) The name of the person who collected the sample. The records will be kept on site at the LLBJV Project office and will be available for review upon request by an authorized representative of the Environment Protection Authority or Department of Planning & Environment. 12. OOHW Exceedances / Non-Conformances Management Response Where monitored noise levels are found to be above predictions or vibration goals are exceeded, the following actions will be undertaken: Confirm that monitored levels are not being impacted by other noise or vibration sources; Implement other feasible and reasonable measures which may include reducing plant size, modify time of works, changing operational settings (such as turning off the vibratory function of the machine), and utilizing alternate construction methodology or a combination of these; Review work practices to ensure compliance with the relevant noise criteria (ICNG, RNP) and vibration criteria (based on German Standard DIN 4150) Confirm if the exceedance is due to an uncharacteristically loud piece of equipment; Identify if equipment can be swapped out for another piece of equipment or alternative equipment or plant; Confirm if the exceedance is due to an uncharacteristically vibratory piece of equipment; Confirm that the modelling reflects the actual activity being undertaken; and Ensure that information learnt from the above are fed back into the noise modelling assessment process. Previously recorded non-conformances will also be considered prior to the approval of further Out of Hours permits Reporting Noise and vibration complaints will be reported daily in accordance with EPL Condition M6.5 and as required by the EPL Annual Return. Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture Page 9

69 Out of Hours Work Protocol Appendix A - LLBJV Out of Hours Work Approval Process Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture Page 10

70 Revision: 0 Dated: March 2015 NorthConnex Out-of-Hour and Community Consultation Approval Flowchart Completed OOH Request Form Submitted to Environmental/Community Team OOH Request Form Submission Date 1 Day Is Traffic there and approval Environment for any Teams required to heavy obtain vehicle DP&E approval traffic on for local traffic roads? route No Is there approval for any required heavy vehicle traffic on local roads? Yes 30 Days (4 Weeks) Internal Noise Assessment Commencement date for EPL Variation and OOH Application 1 Day No EPL Variation Required? Yes Environmental Team to produce Noise Assessment EPL Variation and OOH Application Development and Review 2 Days 21 Days (3 Weeks) Environmental Manager Approval External Review of EPL Variation and OOH Application Required lodgment date to EPA 1 Day 21 Days (3 Weeks) Community Notification EPA Review of EPL Licence Variation and OOH Application Environmental Manager Approval Date 14 Days (2 Weeks) 7 Days (1 Week) 60 Days (8 Weeks) Community Manager Approval Date Community Manager Approval EPL Licence Variation Issued with Conditions Traffic Manager Approval Date 1 Day Is there an existing TCP? No Develop TCP Yes Obtain Road Occupancy Licence 21 Days (3 Weeks) 7 Days (1 Week) Traffic Manager Approval Toolbox Work Crews (Involving Environmental Team) Estimated Approval Date OOH Permit Approval (Construction Manager Sign Off) Commence OOH Works Commencement Date NOTES The timeframes proposed above are minimum timeframes requested by relevant parties to review and consider the Out-of-Hour Works Application and EPL Variation. Where efficiencies can be made within this process they will be communicated to the project team on a case-by-case basis, however initial planning should be based on the above timeframes.

71 Out of Hours Work Protocol Appendix B - LLBJV Out of Hours Work Approval Permit Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture Page 11

72 NCX708A NCX Out of Hours Work Permit PART A: Completed by Site/Project Engineer Requested By: (5 Weeks Prior to Proposed Works) OOH Permit No: Scheduled Commencement Date: Planned Completion Date: Note: Approved commencement dates (refer to Part C) may vary to scheduled dates propsoed Location (Chainage of Works) or attach location map: Description of Proposed Out of Hours Work Include a brief description of the work, the sequence and the plant/equipment to be used at specific intervals eg: hours 3 lighting towers, concrete saw, 20t excavator, truck & dog etc. Justification for Proposed Out of Hours Work Proposed Noise Mitigation Measures Version 06 As at 6 January 2016 Page: 1 of 6 Authored: Lorryn Williamson Authorised: Steven Jackson

73 NCX708A Justification for Use of High Noise Impacting Equipment: (jackhammering, rock breaking or hammering, pile driving, concrete cutting, vibratory rolling and impact piling occurring on the surface and generating noise with impulsive, intermittent, tonal or low frequency characteristics.) Justification: Mitigation measures to be applied to equipment to be used prior to 10pm: Mitigation measures to be applied to equipment to be used prior to midnight: Justification and mitigation measures if high noise impacting equipment is proposed for use after midnight: Proposed Light Spill Mitigation Measures Version 06 As at 6 January 2016 Page: 2 of 6 Authored: Lorryn Williamson Authorised: Steven Jackson

74 NCX708A SAFETY - Confirmation that the Senior Safety Coordinator has been informed of the works. Senior Safety Coordinator Date: Name: Signature: TRAFFIC Out of Hours works involving road or lane closures are permitted by the Environment Protection Licence where the road authority will ONLY allow those closures to occur outside standard construction hours. The OOH Permit applicant must secure confirmation of the Traffic Manager that daytime road / lane closures are not available to complete the work. Road occupancy approval from the relevant authority is ONLY available outside standard construction hours. (Standard Construction Hours: Mon Fri 7am to 6pm or Sat 8am 1pm) Please circle YES / NO Traffic Manager Date: Name: Signature: List the relevant ROL reference codes & the issuing authority: ROL (road occupancy licence/permit) Issuing Authority (TMC / RMS / Council name etc..) Construction Line Manager Endorsement Manager Date: Name: Signature: Part B: Approval Completed by Environmental Coordinator Version 06 As at 6 January 2016 Page: 3 of 6 Authored: Lorryn Williamson Authorised: Steven Jackson

75 NCX708A Tick Description Additional notes Works assessed to meet noise impact classification A - Table 5.1 and vibration safe working distances detailed in Table 4.1 of the OOH Works Protocol. EPL Conditions L5.7 & L5.9 applies Works assessed to meet noise impact classification B - Table 5.1 and vibration safe working distances detailed in Table 4.1 of the OOH Works Protocol. EPL Conditions L5.3, L5.8 and L5.9 apply. Works assessed to meet noise impact classification C - Table 5.1 and vibration safe working distances detailed in Table 4.1 of the OOH Works Protocol. Note: restrictions: a. Three consecutive evenings or nights, in a calendar week; b. Four evenings or nights in a calendar week. EPL Conditions L5.3, L5.8 and L5.9 apply. Works assessed to meet noise impact classification D and E - Table 5.1 and vibration safe working distances detailed in Table 4.1 of the OOH Works Protocol. Note: restrictions: a. Two consecutive evenings or nights, in a calendar week; b. Three evenings or nights in a calendar week; and c. Twelve evenings or nights within a period of four consecutive weeks. EPL Conditions L5.3, L5.8 and L5.9 apply. Works that comply with Condition L5.4 and L5.5 of the EPL. (Works by Agreement) Refer to attached Noise & Vibration assessment. Refer to attached Noise & Vibration assessment. Refer to attached Noise & Vibration assessment. Refer to attached Noise & Vibration assessment. At least 80% agreement between LLBJV and potentially affected noise sensitive receivers has been reached. Any agreement(s) between LLBJV and the community must be recorded in writing and a copy of the agreement(s) kept on the premises by LLBJV for the duration of the Project. Refer to attached agreements. Works that comply with Conditions L5.6 (i) of the EPL. (Delivery of Oversized Equipment) Works that comply with Conditions L5.6 (ii) of the EPL. (Emergency Works) Version 06 As at 6 January 2016 Page: 4 of 6 Authored: Lorryn Williamson Authorised: Steven Jackson

76 NCX708A Part C: Documentation and Approval Noise Assessment Results Highest Prediction Category: Works Restrictions: Sound Assessment: Environmental Monitoring Requirements: Environmental Manager Manager Date: Name: Signature: Community Relations - Notification and Approval Notification No. Copy Attached Date distributed: Approved Commencement Dates (works must commence between these dates) 5 days following community notification: 14 days following community notification: Community Relations Manager Manager Date: Name: Signature: Community Relations - Re-Notification & Approval Notification No. Copy Attached Date distributed: Approved Commencement Dates (works must commence between these dates) 5 days following community notification: 14 days following community notification: Community Relations Manager Manager Date: Name: Signature: Additional Comments/ Management Measures : Version 06 As at 6 January 2016 Page: 5 of 6 Authored: Lorryn Williamson Authorised: Steven Jackson

77 NCX708A Senior Project Manager Manager Date: Name: Signature: Version 06 As at 6 January 2016 Page: 6 of 6 Authored: Lorryn Williamson Authorised: Steven Jackson