Technical Specification for Natural Area Management and Environmental Consulting Services Preferred Supplier Panel

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1 Technical Specification for Natural Area Management and Environmental Consulting Services Preferred Supplier Panel Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting

2 Document Tracking Item Project Name Client Prepared by Status Version 3 Detail Technical specifications for Preferred Supplier Panel Natural Area Management and Environmental Consulting Services Western Australian Local Government Association Renata Zelinova Final Amended by WALGA Last saved on 21 September 2015 Disclaimer This document may only be used for the purpose for which it was commissioned and in accordance with the contract between the Western Australian Local Government Association and Nam Natura Consulting. The scope of services was defined in consultation with the client, by time and budgetary constraints imposed by the client, and the availability of reports and other data on the subject area. Changes to available information, legislation and schedules are made on an ongoing basis and readers should obtain up to date information. Nam Natura Consulting accepts no liability or responsibility whatsoever for or in respect of any use of or reliance upon this report and its supporting material by any third party. Information provided is not intended to be a substitute for site specific assessment or legal advice in relation to any matter. Unauthorised use of this report in any form is prohibited. Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 1

3 NATURAL AREA MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 1 SCOPE OF SERVICES The Scope of the WALGA Preferred Supply will deliver environmental and natural area management services in the following category areas: Environmental consulting Water management Coastal morphology, foreshore protection and erosion control Wetland restoration Ecological studies, including flora, vegetation, fauna, habitat assessment and monitoring Fire risk management Feral and pest animal control Carbon Offset services Contaminated Site Audit and Remediation Management Hazardous Materials Management Services Waste Management Consulting and Audit Services Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 2

4 2 SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS Where qualifications are represented within the Service Specifications, at least one Consultant within the company responding must hold and maintain such qualifications and relevant accreditations applicable at the individual level. The scope of services below indicates the core areas of supply and intended focus of the WALGA Preferred Supply. Local Governments may seek these services and other related services to the category areas through their purchasing. The types of services and minimum standards of competency and compliance applied to the contract categories are specified within this document and will be an obligation of the WALGA Preferred Supplier Contract. Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 3

5 2.1 ENVIRONMNETAL CONSULTING Scope of Strategic environmental planning, including preparation of services environment plans, local biodiversity strategies, greening or urban forest strategies, reserve management plans Environmental assessments, management and compliance reporting Impact assessment and strategic approvals advice and documentation Environmental audit Construction and operational management plans Rehabilitation and restoration planning Competencies Demonstrated ability to address a range of environmental issues and to provide effective advice on management including examples of adoption and implementation Demonstrated ability to prepare local biodiversity strategies in accordance with the State endorsed local biodiversity conservation planning methodology* Demonstrated ability to use Natural Area Assessment Templates* to prepare strategic reserve management plans (relevant to the South West of WA) Demonstrated understanding of the principles of maximising the natural regeneration of bushland, including: o Using intervention techniques which maximise natural recovery processes; o Matching the area of primary treatment to the site s capacity to respond and the project s follow up resources; o Outlining a strategy of working from areas of higher resilience to areas of lower resilience. Demonstrated understanding of the principles of genetic integrity in relation to planting and its importance to maintaining biodiversity of natural areas. Working knowledge of ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems Working knowledge of the EPBC Act Environmental Offsets Policy and the associated Offsets Assessment methodology. Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in environmental sciences, environmental management or environmental planning Certifications ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems (to be updated in September 2015) Professional body recognition and membership Certified Environmental Practitioner - Certification scheme established by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand AABR Accreditation - Accreditation scheme run by the Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (AABR). Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 4

6 2.1 ENVIRONMNETAL CONSULTING Relevant Knowledge and experience with respect to the following legislation legislation is required to deliver services within this category: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, and all subsidiary legislation; Environment Protection Act 1986, and all subsidiary legislation; Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007, and all subsidiary legislation; Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, and all subsidiary legislation; Planning and Development Act 2005; And other relevant legislation Working knowledge of: Environmental Protection Authority (2008) Guidance Statement No 33: Environmental Guidance for Planning and Development. Environmental Protection Authority, Perth Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act Environmental Offsets Policy Local Government Act, 1995 *Del Marco et al. (2004) Local Government Biodiversity Planning Guidelines for the Perth Metropolitan Region, Western Australian Local Government Association Molloy et al (2007) Local Government Biodiversity Planning Guidelines Addendum for the South West Biodiversity Project Area, Western Australian Local Government Association Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 5

7 2.2 WATER MANAGEMENT Scope of services Water conservation and monitoring services Development of natural system-based water quality improvement measures ( living streams ) Preparation of drainage asset plans to be authorised under the Water Services Regulations 2013 Integrated land use and water planning, including public parkland planning, stormwater improvement planning Stormwater and urban water design and management Assessment and monitoring of waterway health, biological inventories and foreshore condition, including sampling, analysis and reporting Preparation of catchment nutrient reports, including sample collection and analysis Competencies Demonstrated ability to develop an integrated water management plan, including the application of water sensitive urban design principles (Better Urban Water Management, WAPC 2006) Demonstrated ability to design and deliver infrastructure without unacceptable impacts on water resources or unacceptable impacts from water on infrastructure Working knowledge of accepted water quality assessments levels and standards such as AS/NZS Qualifications Certifications Tertiary qualifications in environmental sciences, environmental management, environmental engineering ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems (to be updated in September 2015) Professional body recognition and membership Certified Environmental Practitioner - Certification scheme established by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand Hold a minimum of Engineering Technologist accreditation by Engineers Australia with specialisation in water engineering or environmental engineering ( Hold the Waterwise Specialist recognition (Water Corporation). Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 6

8 2.2 WATER MANAGEMENT Relevant legislation Knowledge and experience with respect to the following legislation is required to deliver services within this category: Water Services Act 2012 Water Services Code of Conduct (Customer Service Standards) 2013 Conduct Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914 Waterways Conservation Act 1976 Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 Country Areas Water Supply (Clearing Licence) Regulations 1981 Metropolitan Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage Act 1909 Metropolitan Arterial Drainage Act 1982 Environment Protection Act 1986, and all subsidiary legislation Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 7

9 2.3 COASTAL MORPHOLOGY, FORESHORE PROTECTION AND EROSION CONTROL Scope of services Assessment of coastal and waterway processes, including numerical modelling of coastal and estuarine processes, breakwater analysis, peak water velocities and hydraulic behaviour Evaluation of foreshore management solutions for erosion control, restoration and protection of natural and manmade assets Design of foreshore protection facilities Development of foreshore management and monitoring plans Simulation of changes in coastal, estuarine, riverine and floodplain environments in response to the changing climate Planning and design of climate change adaptation and mitigation measures along foreshores Competencies Demonstrated ability to assess costal processes using a range of data and monitoring techniques including hydrographic surveys Demonstrated ability to develop calibrated numerical models to simulate coastal processes such as wave conditions, hydrodynamics, sediment transport during a range of conditions and weather patterns Working knowledge of a range of coastal management options Demonstrated ability to design dune restoration plans that maintain the local ecosystems Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in environmental sciences, environmental management and environmental engineering Certifications ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems (to be updated in Professional body recognition and membership September 2015) Hold a minimum of Engineering Technologist accreditation by Engineers Australia with specialisation in coastal and ocean and/or water engineering (river foreshores) ( Certified Environmental Practitioner - Certification scheme established by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand AABR Accreditation - Accreditation scheme run by the Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (AABR). Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 8

10 2.3 COASTAL MORPHOLOGY, FORESHORE PROTECTION AND EROSION CONTROL Relevant legislation Knowledge and experience with respect to the following legislation is required to deliver services within this category: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, and all subsidiary legislation; Environment Protection Act 1986, and all subsidiary legislation; Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007, and all subsidiary legislation; Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, and all subsidiary legislation Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 9

11 2.4 WETLAND RESTORATION (Artificial wetlands/living streams are covered under Water Management) Scope of services Mapping and assessment of wetlands, including determination of wetland buffers Planning and delivery of wetland rehabilitation projects Development of wetland management plans Design and facilitated delivery of a monitoring plan Competencies Extensive experience in mapping wetlands, including assessment of their hydrological systems Demonstrated ability to undertake wetland flora and fauna surveys and wetland ecosystem condition assessments Working knowledge of a range of techniques to address control of introduced species in wetlands Working knowledge of a range of methods to address fire risk management in wetlands Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a wetland restoration project, including specific examples of restored lands at least 5 years post project initiation Qualifications Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management (AHC D460) Diploma of Conservation and Land Management (AHC51110 D523) Or equivalents from other States in Australia. Certifications Professional body recognition and membership Relevant legislation Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in environmental sciences, environmental management ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems (to be updated in September 2015) Certified Environmental Practitioner - Certification scheme established by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand AABR Accreditation - Accreditation scheme run by the Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (AABR). Knowledge and experience with respect to the following legislation is required to deliver services within this category: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, and all subsidiary legislation; Environment Protection Act 1986, and all subsidiary legislation; Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007, and all subsidiary legislation; Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, and all subsidiary legislation Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 10

12 2.5 ECOLOGICAL STUDIES (INCLUDING FLORA, VEGETATION, FAUNA, HABITAT ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING) Scope of Flora and vegetation surveys and monitoring services Fauna surveys and monitoring Mapping of threatened and priority ecological communities Competencies Extensive experience in undertaking biological surveys in a region where works are being sought by a Local Government Demonstrated ability to survey for Threatened Flora, Specially Protected Fauna and other significant species of flora and fauna Demonstrated ability to undertake statistical analysis to classify plant communities Qualifications Tertiary qualification in biology, botany or zoology or environmental sciences Certifications ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems (to be updated in September 2015) Professional body recognition and membership Relevant legislation Certified Environmental Practitioner - Certification scheme established by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand Australian Network for Plant Conservation Knowledge and experience with respect to the following legislation is required to deliver services within this category: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, and all subsidiary legislation; Environment Protection Act 1986, and all subsidiary legislation; Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007, and all subsidiary legislation; Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, and all subsidiary legislation; Animal Welfare Act 2002 Working knowledge of: Environmental Protection Authority (2004) Guidance Statement No 51: Terrestrial Flora and Vegetation Surveys for Environmental Impact Assessment in Western Australia. Environmental Protection Authority (2004) Guidance Statement No 56: Terrestrial Fauna Surveys for Environmental Impacts Assessment in Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority (2013) Environmental Assessment Guideline No 12:Consideration of subterranean fauna in environmental impact assessment in Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority (2009) Guidance Statement No 20: Sampling of short range endemic invertebrate fauna for Environmental Impact Assessment in Western Australia. Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 11

13 2.6 BUSHFIRE RISK MANAGEMENT Scope of services Assessment of natural areas for ecologically sustainable fuel load management Fire risk reduction management planning Fire risk reduction including a range of techniques with minimal impact on the ecological values of natural areas Preparation of Bushfire Risk Management Plans Competencies Demonstrated working knowledge of the relationship between fire frequency and maintenance of biodiversity within specific plant communities (e.g. recognition of fire sensitive plant communities); Working knowledge of the Western Australian Bushfire- Prone Area Map Working knowledge of the Permit to Burn Working knowledge of managing fire risk around wetlands; Demonstrated ability to time fire risk reduction treatments to minimise impact on breeding patters of local fauna; Demonstrated ability to deploy various fire risk reduction techniques that minimise impact on biodiversity in bushland/wetland reserves; Demonstrated ability to undertake fire reduction burning while maintaining adequate fauna habitat natural areas (patch burning). Qualifications Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management (AHC D460) Diploma of Conservation and Land Management (AHC51110 D523) Or equivalents from other States in Australia. Bush Fire Service qualifications of Fire Control Officer level obtained via the Department of Fire and Emergency Services Certifications Professional body recognition and membership ISO 31000:2009 Risk management Principles and Guidelines ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems (to be updated in September 2015) OHSAS 18001: 2007 Occupational Health and Safety Standards N/A Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 12

14 2.6 BUSHFIRE RISK MANAGEMENT Relevant Knowledge and experience with respect to the following legislation legislation is required to deliver services within this category: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, and all subsidiary legislation; Environment Protection Act 1986, and all subsidiary legislation; Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, and all subsidiary legislation; Local Government Act Bush Fires Act 1954 Fire Brigades Act 1942 Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 13

15 2.7 FERAL AND PEST ANIMAL CONTROL Scope of services Baseline assessment of feral and pest fauna Advice and development of management plans of feral and pest animals to minimise impacts on local native fauna Advice and facilitation of management measures, including signage, stakeholder communication, control and eradication of a problem species Humane feral animal control in urban, industrial and natural areas Monitoring of feral, pest and native fauna Competencies Demonstrated ability to identify and minimise the impact of feral animal control on at-risk native fauna; Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver a species specific baiting program; Demonstrated ability in use of traps/trapping; Demonstrated ability to undertake monitoring and effective reporting. Qualifications Hold the appropriate license and be qualified, under the Health (Pesticides) Regulations (Further information on Pest Controllers licences, and other general information is available from the Department of Health (WA) at: pm Diploma of Pest Management (Part of Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Package) Certificate III in Vertebrate Pest Management (AHC31810) Certifications Professional body recognition and membership Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management (AHC D460) Diploma of Conservation and Land Management (AHC51110 D523) Or equivalents from other States in Australia. ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems (to be updated in September 2015) OHSAS 18001: 2007 Occupational Health and Safety Standards Certified Environmental Practitioner - Certification scheme established by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 14

16 2.7 FERAL AND PEST ANIMAL CONTROL Relevant Knowledge and experience with respect to the following legislation legislation is required to deliver services within this category: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, and all subsidiary legislation Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, and all subsidiary legislation Working knowledge of the following legislation and documents: Health (Pesticides) Regulations 2011 Animal Welfare Act 2002 Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (Department of Agriculture and Food) Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Regulations 2013 (Department of Agriculture and Food) Firearms Act 1973 (West Australian Police) Poisons (Section 24)(registered Pesticide 1080) Notice 2000 (Department of Health) Code of Practice on the Safe Use and Management of 1080 in Western Australia 2012 (Department of Health) National Humane Codes of Practice for various vertebrate pests [as considered for adoption in WA by the Pest Animal Control Ethics Committee] (Department of Agriculture and Food) State-wide Policy No 2 Pesticide Use in Public Drinking Water Source Areas (2005) (Department of Water) A guide to the use of pesticides in Western Australia (Department of Health, 2013) Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 15

17 2.8 CARBON OFFSET SERVICES Scope of Emissions audits to establish baseline emissions and services preparation of Emissions Inventories and Emissions Management Plans Facilitate carbon neutral certification for Local Government, products or events Provision of eligible carbon offset units to achieve carbon neutrality Auditing and reporting to maintain carbon neutral certification Competencies Demonstrated ability to calculate carbon footprint for an organisation, a product or an event using the life cycle assessment approach Demonstrated ability to develop carbon emissions management plans, including emission reduction strategies and development of carbon offset packages to achieve carbon neutrality at an organisation level, for a specific service/product or an event Working knowledge of the National Carbon Offset Standards and all other standards recognised under the national system Demonstrated ability to deliver projects to the National Carbon Offset Standard Demonstrated ability to deliver native biodiverse reforestation projects, providing habitat for native fauna and improving biodiversity Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in environmental management, natural resource management and business management Certifications Essential (for all projects): National Carbon Offset Standards (NCOS) Version Professional body recognition and membership Relevant legislation Desirable: ISO 14040:2006 Environmental Management Life cycle Assessment Principles and Framework ISO 14044:2006 Environmental Management Life cycle Assessment Requirements and Guidelines ISO 9001:2008 Quality Assurance(to be updated in September 2015) ISO 14001: 2004 Environmental Management Systems N/A Knowledge and experience with respect to the following legislation is required to deliver services within this category: Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Rule 2015 Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 16

18 2.9 CONTAMINATED SITE AUDIT AND REMEDIATION MANAGEMENT Scope of Contamination assessment to comply with planning services approvals, pre-purchase due diligence including project based activity Provision of strategic advice, planning and supervision of remedial work, validation services, and planning and reporting to meet regulatory requirements Testing, sediment sampling, groundwater monitoring and assessment Excavation and disposal of contaminated soil to licenced landfills Assessment and remediation of former industrial sites, petroleum impacted sites, and sites with asbestos Liaison with regulatory authorities and procurement of planning approvals Competencies Working knowledge of various types, causes and significance of site contamination Demonstrated ability to undertake preliminary and detailed site assessment of contamination, consistent with industry standards Demonstrated ability to undertake risk assessment of site contamination Demonstrated ability to identify and implement a range of remediation and management approaches Demonstrated ability to undertake risk communication with all stakeholders Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in science or engineering Certifications and Licences Certified Practitioner: Site Assessment and Management provided by Site Contamination Practitioners Australia ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems (to be updated in September 2015) OHSAS 18001: 2007 Occupational Health and Safety Standards Professional body recognition and membership Valid licence to perform unrestricted asbestos work in accordance with Part 5 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 (issues by the Department of Commerce) Certified Environmental Practitioner - Certification scheme established by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand Waste Management Association of Australia Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 17

19 Relevant legislation/ Guidelines Knowledge and experience with respect to the following legislation is required to deliver services within this category: Contaminated Sites Act 2003 (under review) Contaminated sites Regulations 2006 National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure 1999 Assessment and management of contaminated sites, Department of Environment Regulations Guidelines (2014) Contaminated Site Management Series ( ) and its reviewed components Health (Asbestos) Regulations 1992 (under review) Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 1996 Environment Protection Act 1986 Planning and Development Act Working knowledge of the Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos 2 nd Edition [NOHSC: 2002(2005]and Code of practice for the Management and Control of Asbestos in Workplace. Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 18

20 2.10 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SERVICES Scope of Audits, surveys, hazardous waste identification and risk services assessment Preparation of site and organisational hazardous materials management plans Preparation of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances Manifests for workplaces Technical advice for regulatory compliance Management of hazardous waste removal services Emergency response to building fires and storms Emergency response and spill management Exposure risk management Review and preparation of standard operating procedures Competencies Demonstrated ability to remove a range of prescribed, regulated and hazardous waste including PCB s, heavy metals, chemicals, hydrocarbons, radioactive waste, biological hazards, asbestos Demonstrated ability to respond 24/7 to emergencies such as spill clean-up or post storm/fire clean up Working knowledge of industry standards for sampling and identification of contaminants Working knowledge of the Code for the Management and Control of Asbestos in the Workplace (2005), Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos 2 nd Edition [NOHSC: 2002(2005]and Code of practice for the Management and Control of Asbestos in Workplace Qualifications Tertiary qualification in engineering, industrial chemistry HAZMAT training Certificate II, III & IV in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management) in Western Australia Certifications Professional body recognition and membership ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems (to be updated in September 2015) ISO 14001: 2004 Environmental Management Systems OHSAS 18001: 2007 Occupational Health and Safety Standards Waste Management Association of Australia Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 19

21 2.10 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SERVICES Relevant Knowledge and experience with respect to the following legislation legislation is required to deliver services within this category: Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 Environmental Protection (Controlled Wastes) Regulations 2004 National Environmental Protection Measure on Movement of Controlled Waste between States and Territories (1998) Landfill Waste Classification and Waste Definitions 1996 (As Amended) Health (Asbestos) Regulations 1992 (under review) Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 1996 Environment Protection Act 1986 Working knowledge of the Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos 2 nd Edition [NOHSC: 2002(2005]and Code of practice for the Management and Control of Asbestos in Workplace, Guidelines for managing asbestos at construction and demolition waste recycling facilities ). Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 20

22 2.11 WASTE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING AND AUDIT SERVICES Scope of services Conduct a waste audit for a range of waste streams Preparation of waste management plans, including management plans for small regional communities and centres, new buildings, subdivisions, multiple dwelling developments, commercial, industrial, construction and demolition waste Design of waste infrastructure to maximise the diversion of recyclables and organics Preparation of recycling strategies for regional communities and centres Feasibility studies for best practice waste management for specific waste streams Design monitoring and reporting systems to meet reporting requirements Competencies Demonstrated ability to conduct waste audits and waste stream analysis, including data analysis and prediction of waste volumes Demonstrated ability to identify waste management solutions consistent with waste hierarchy principles for a range of waste streams Working knowledge of relevant standards and legislations, such as the Protocol for conducting source-based waste audits in the commercial and industrial sector or ISO Environmental Management Systems Demonstrated ability to prepare waste management plans in line with those outlined in the Scope of Services above Qualifications Certifications Professional body recognition and membership Certificate II, III & IV in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management) in Western Australia Tertiary qualifications in applied science or sustainability. ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems (to be updated in September 2015) OHSAS 18001: 2007 Occupational Health and Safety Standards Waste Management Association of Australia Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 21

23 Relevant legislation Knowledge and experience with respect to the following legislation is required to deliver services within this category: Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007 Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Levy Act 2007 Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Regulations 2008 Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Levy Regulations 2008 Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 Environmental Protection (Controlled Wastes) Regulations 2004 National Environmental Protection Measure on Movement of Controlled Waste between States and Territories (1998) Landfill Waste Classification and Waste Definitions 1996 (As Amended) Health (Asbestos) Regulations 1992 (under review) Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 1996 Guidelines for managing asbestos at construction and demolition waste recycling facilities ) Environment Protection Act 1986 Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 22

24 2.12 EXCLUSIONS The scope of this contract is for the provision of consultancy services only. The provision of works and environmental engineering are beyond the scope of the Preferred Supply. However project management activity and other technical services relating to consultancy (for example; commissioned oversight of provision of services) is within scope. WALGA operates an Engineering Consultancy Services Preferred Supply (C001-13). Elements of supply that directly relate to Environmental Engineering (i.e. where services are core to the supply of technical engineering consultancy) will be provisioned within the scope of Engineering Consulting Preferred Supply Contract. These services sit beyond the scope of this Tender. WALGA operates a Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (C005_11)Preferred Supplier Contract. This initiative is funded by the Waste Authority through the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Levy Services, and delivers waste transport and disposal/reuse/recycling services. Activity associated with the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Contract is beyond the scope of this Tender. WALGA is developing a future Parks and Gardens Preferred Supply that is intended to provide for goods, services and works in the following category areas: Arborists, Tree Services Bush Regeneration Caravan Park Services & Maintenance Cemetery Services & Plaques Flowers, Plants, Trees & Seeds (Greenlife) Irrigation & Watering Systems Landscape Design & Architecture Services Landscaping Services & Supplies Materials Handling, Sheds & Storage Equipment Mowing & Slashing Services Pest Control Compost, Soils, Mulch & Bark Turf Supply & Lay Ablution and toilet supplies Tree pruning & Stump Grinding These supplies extend beyond the scope of consultancy and are intended to deliver works and services and the supply of goods. As such, these services remain beyond the scope of the WALGA Preferred Supply for Natural Area Management and Environmental Consulting Services. Prepared for the Western Australian Local Government Association by Nam Natura Consulting 23