Environmental and Social Management Plan

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1 Environmental and Social Management Plan Structures Maintenance Contract 20 September 2015 NZTA141304

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3 Page i Record of amendment Amendment number Description of change Effective date Updated by Furniston Network Outcomes Contract

4 Page ii Contents 1. Background Project Scope Description Location Management Plan Framework Environmental and Social Responsibility Policy Environmental Objectives Roles and Responsibility 8 2. Environmental and Social Management Environmental and Social Impacts Legislative and Consent Compliance Requirements Implementation and Operation Aspect Specific Environmental Management Plans Operating Procedures Emergency Contacts and Response Complaints Management Training Monitoring and Review Compliance Monitoring ESMP Audit Corrective and Preventive Action Management Review 23 Appendix A. Requirements Checklist 0 Appendix B. Corrective Action Record 1

5 Page 1 1. Background 1.1 Project Scope Description This Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) has been developed for Structures Maintenance Contract (BMC) NZTA141304, which covers all routine maintenance and renewal activities on structures within the Furniston Region. Structures within the Furniston Region include: Pouri Tunnel bridges, including Peters Flat Bridge (Heritage feature) large culverts retaining walls stock underpasses There is a wide range of activities associated with these structures including, but not limited to: drainage systems/soak pits/discharges to water, land, etc. weed spraying vegetation clearance earthworks/excavation/cutting/filling work within watercourses sandblasting/water-cutting installation of site rails/barriers/wire rope barriers The main contract details for this Maintenance Contract are outlined in Table 1. Table 1: Contract details Item Contract Title Details Commencement 1 January 2015 Contract Period Contractor Contract Manager Councils with jurisdiction Seven years Cone Construction Harvey Wilson Furniston Regional Council Waimatao district council Coalburn district council Pointville district council State highway classifications National Strategic; SH201 Regional Strategic; SH206a Regional Connector; SH209, SH206, SH205 Regional Distributor; SH209a Furniston Network Outcomes Contract

6 Page Location Area with the location of Lake Waimatao National Park indicated is indicated below. Figure 1: Area showing the location of the Pouri Tunnel, Peters Flat Bridge and other bridges. Lake Waimatao National Park a 201 Coalburn DC Waimatao DC Pointville DC 209 a Peters Flat Historical Bridge 201 Bridge Tunnel

7 Page Management Plan Framework This Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) is part of a suite of plans which together provide the framework for meeting Cone Constructions obligations under the Furniston Structures Maintenance Contract), and should be read in conjunction with these plans. This plan has been prepared in accordance with the NZTA Guideline for Preparing an Environmental and Social Management Plan. A copy of the NZTA Guidelines Requirements checklist is included in Appendix A. The structure of the management plan framework is presented in Figure 2. A series of aspect-specific sub management plans provide processes for specific environmental aspects and/or values on the Furniston network. Specific plans may be required under the Contract on aspects such as working on a heritage feature or within a National Park. Additionally, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP s) have been developed to ensure that certain activities relating to this contract (including those specifically detailed within consent conditions), are undertaken in an environmentally and socially responsible manner (refer Section 3.2). This ESMP is a live document and will evolve during the course of the contract. Cone Construction will work with the Transport Agency when reviewing and updating this plan. Reviews will occur on a four monthly basis in alignment with other Contract Plans. At any time the most recent version of this plan will be located on Cone Construction s Sharepoint document control system. A copy will also be available for viewing in the project s site office. Figure 2: Management Plan Framework

8 Page Environmental and Social Responsibility Policy The ESMP shall give effect both to the Transport Agency s Environmental and Social Responsibility Policy and Cone Constructions Environmental and Sustainability Policy.

9 Page 5 Environmental and Sustainability Policy Purpose and Scope It is the policy of Cone Construction to commit to continual improvement, and to act in accordance with good practice to preserve, and where possible to enhance, the quality of the environment within a sustainable development framework. Responsibility As Chief Executive of Cone Construction I have overall responsibility for this Policy and may delegate specific activities to the Executive Management Team. What this Policy demands of us The Cone Construction will: Comply with relevant environmental legislation and guidance. Lead by example by promoting good environmental practice, the principles of sustainability, and energy efficiency throughout its business and to its stakeholders. Ensure an awareness of key environmental and sustainability issues are promoted in all Cone Construction staff, contractors and other stakeholders. Cone Construction will as far as reasonably practicable, ensure that the supply chain partners have sufficient procedures in place to minimise direct and indirect impacts on the environment. Develop and implement a Sustainable Development Plan which is aligned to the NZ Transport Agency s objectives. Provide Cone Construction staff with appropriate training, equipment and information to enable their work to be undertaken responsibly. Ensure that Cone Construction will, as far as reasonably practicable, prevent pollution of the environment as a result of Cone Construction business activities. Set environmental and sustainable objectives and targets that will include energy, climate change, materials, pollution, biodiversity and waste. Implementation This Policy, as with all other Cone Construction Policies will be reviewed at least annually by the Chief Executive and ratified by the Cone Construction Board of Directors to ensure its continued suitability. James Dandelin Chief Executive

10 Page Environmental Objectives The Transport Agency has a number of environmental objectives which are detailed in the State highway environmental plan: improving environmental sustainability and public health in New Zealand. The objectives that are specific to this project are detailed in Table 2 below. These objectives are to be considered in all relevant aspects of the Furniston Structures maintenance contract. Table 2: Relevant Environmental Objectives Code Aspect Objective N3 A3 W1 W2 W3 Noise Air Quality Water Resources Water Resources Water Resources Manage construction and maintenance noise to acceptable levels. Contribute to reducing emissions where the State highway network is a significant source of exceedances of national ambient air quality standards. Ensure run-off from State highways complies with RMA requirements. Limit the adverse effects of run-off from State highways on sensitive receiving environments. Ensure stormwater treatment devices on the network are effective. ES1 Erosion and Sediment Control Ensure construction and maintenance activities avoid, remedy or mitigate effects of soil erosion, sediment run-off and sediment deposition. ES2 Erosion and Sediment Control Identify areas susceptible to erosion and sediment deposition and implement erosion and sediment controls. ES3 Erosion and Sediment Control Use bio-engineering and low-impact design practices where practicable. H1 H2 Culture and Heritage Culture and Heritage Proactively limit the disturbance of significant cultural and heritage features along the State highways. For historic buildings and structures we own, show a respect for them and maintain their integrity. E1 Ecological Resources Promote biodiversity on the State highway network. E2 Ecological Resources No net loss of native vegetation, wetlands, critical habitat or endangered species. E3 Ecological Resources Limit the spread of pest plants. S1 S2 RE1 Spill Response and Contamination Spill Response and Contamination Resource Efficiency Design stormwater control and retention devices that can accommodate spills in areas of high environmental risk. Ensure the removal, placement and disposal of contaminated soils is achieved in accordance with best practices. Manage energy consumption and waste associated with NZTA s business in a cost effective and sustainable manner.

11 Page 7 RE2 C1 C3 VQ2 V2 V3 Resource Efficiency Climate Change: Adaptation and Mitigation Climate Change: Adaptation and Mitigation Visual Quality Vibration Vibration Make resource efficiency an integral part of all state highway activities. Manage increased hazards of climate change impacts on state highway infrastructure. Mitigate activities associated with the construction, operation and maintenance of state highways to effect a net reduction of GHG from transport. Improve the visual quality of the existing state highway network. Mitigate vibration where levels are unreasonable and exceed relevant criteria set in New Zealand or internationally accepted thresholds. Avoid or reduce, as far as practicable, the disturbance or communities from vibration during construction or maintenance.

12 Page Roles and Responsibility The organisation structure for the contract is presented in Figure 2. All staff, including subcontractors have a responsibility to consider environmental and social impacts when they manage and undertake their work. Cone Construction is committed to continuous improvement in environmental and social management. Key personnel responsible for implementing the ESMP are identified in Table 3. Figure 3: : Contract Organisation Chart Contract Manager Harvey Wilson Deputy Contract Manager Maree Gray Construction Manager William Ding Asset Manager Andrew Foote Network Controls Coordinator Lucinda Sissons Senior Safety Engineer George Alton Surfacing Manager Max Planck Operational Manager Jaime Kupa Environmental Manager Alex Clearwater Work Supervisors Asset Information Manager Dominic Greene Network Inspector Robert Paulson Sealing Manager Thomas Haira Area Engineer Rosalind Franklin Environmental Coordinator Charles Cobham Project Managers Asphalt Manager Bill Averell Operational Supervisor Anita Kapoor Table 3: Accountabilities in the ESMP Role Whom Responsibilities Contract Manager Harvey Wilson Management of the Contract Implement, review and update ESMP Responsible for complying with relevant legislative requirements as outlined in Section 2.2 Environmental Manager Alex Clearwater Environmental compliance and management, including being the CS VUE condition manager Complaints management relevant to this ESMP Responsible for managing compliance with relevant legislative requirements as outlined in Section 2.2 Construction Manager William Ding Ensure construction activities comply with ESMP and related procedures Responsible for complying with relevant legislative requirements as outlined in Section 2.2 Operations Manager Jaime Kupa Ensure routine maintenance activities comply with ESMP and related procedures Responsible for complying with relevant legislative requirements as outlined in Section 2.2 Environmental Coordinator Charles Cobham Supporting Environmental Manager, updating condition compliance in CS Vue

13 Page 9 2. Environmental and Social Management 2.1 Environmental and Social Impacts The potential environmental and social impacts have been assessed for work activities undertaken under the. In assessing these, consideration has been given to the Z19 State Highway Environmental and Social Responsibility Standard as well as Clause Environmental and Social Management Plan within the ESMP (NZTA141201). These impacts are summarised, along with their proposed mitigation, in Table 4. Table 4: Potential environmental and social impacts associated with the Contract. Environmental Aspect Activity Impact Management (refer to Section3) Air Quality Sand blasting of structures generating dust. Spray painting of structures generating over-spray and discharges to air. Contamination of property. Odour affecting neighbours. Air Quality Management Plan (CC-WMP ) Archaeological & Heritage Values Works uncovering archaeological material (e.g. a midden). Works in proximity to heritage features (e.g. Peters Flat Bridge). Loss of heritage values. Potential damage to archaeological matter. Relationship with the community strained. Accidental discovery SOP (CC-SOP ) Peters Flat Bridge Conservation Management Plan (CC-WMP ) Coastal Environment Vegetation maintenance and clearance. Construction in/over coastal marine area or near coastal margins. Sedimentation; Increased erosion potential Reduction/loss of habitat. Erosion and Sediment Control SOP (CC- SOP ) Cultural and Community Values Working in areas with specific cultural significance or high community interest/visibility Greater community awareness Relationship with the community strained. Customer and Stakeholder Communications Plan (CC-WMP ) Flora, Fauna and Habitats Vegetation maintenance Vegetation clearance Installation of structures in/over watercourses. Chemical control of pest plants. Use of unhygienic plant and equipment (e.g. carrying pest plant fragments) Reduction/loss of species diversity; Reduction/loss of habitat. Introduction and/or spread of pest plants/organisms (e.g. Didymo, Chilean Needle Grass, Black Grass) between areas through inappropriate practices and/or contaminated plant/equipment. Work within watercourses SOP (CC-SOP ) Pest Management Plan (CC-WMP ) No Spray Zones (Appendix B)

14 Page 10 Freshwater Quality and Ecosystems Land/riverbed disturbance Works in/over watercourses or near margins including sand blasting and water blasting Discharges (including water into water) Weed spraying Fuel spill Installation of structures in/over watercourses Sedimentation Reduced water flows Reduced/no fish passage Reduction/loss of habitat Downstream water users disrupted Downstream water supplies restricted/unavailable Erosion and Sediment Control SOP (SOP) (CC-SOP ) Work within watercourses SOP (CC-SOP ) No Spray zones (Appendix B) Emergency Response SOP (CC-SOP ) Land Installation of structures in/over watercourses Vegetation clearance associated with maintenance of structures Earthworks and other activities that disturb soil. Resurfacing and pavement surface repairs with bituminous material. Erosion Site vulnerable to pest plant colonisation. Upstream or downstream increased risk (flooding) to both land and buildings. Increased vulnerability to natural hazards. Erosion and Sediment Control SOP (SOP) (CC-SOP ) No Spray zones (Appendix B) Emergency Response SOP (CC-SOP ) Release of hazardous substances from sand blasting/water blasting Contamination by accidental spills (e.g. fuel) or hazardous substances entering the stormwater system or water body through inappropriate work practices including storage. Noise and Vibration Work in urban areas Work near heritage sites/structures Physical damage to land/buildings Human disturbance Noise and Vibration Management Plan (CC-WMP ) Operation of machinery either over a continued period or over noise limits

15 Page Legislative and Consent Compliance Requirements The legislative requirements associated with the maintenance activities Cone Construction are responsible for under the Furniston Structures Maintenance Contract are summarised in Table 5. Consent conditions and permitted activity requirements are identified in Table 6. A register of relevant legislation is held by Cone Construction and reviewed annually for compliance (refer to Section 4). Table 5: The legislative requirements and accountabilities Legislation Description Requirement Regulator Responsibility Reference Resource Management Act 1991 Resource Management Act Emergency Works To promote the sustainable management of natural and physical resources. The RMA provides the local and regional authorities with the necessary powers to formulate plans, and set rules and standards for a multitude of activities. Sections 330, 330A and 331 of the RMA permit certain works to be carried out without the prior need for resource consent, provided the incident requiring the works and the works proposed comply with those sections. In terms of the RMA, an emergency is eligible for consideration under these provisions if it affects (s330(1)(a) (c)): (a) Any public work for which any person has financial responsibility; or (b) Any natural and physical resource or area for which a local authority or consent authority has jurisdiction under this Act; or (c) Any project or work [or network utility operation] for which any network utility operator is approved as a requiring authority under section 167. Every person has a duty to avoid, remedy, or mitigate any adverse effect on the environment arising from an activity carried on or on behalf of that person, whether or not the activity is in accordance with s rule in a plan, a resource consent, a designation section 10, section 10A, or section 20A. The activities which may be carried out in an emergency are those necessary to either: Remove the cause of the emergency, or To mitigate any actual or likely adverse effect of an emergency. The work must be immediate and/or urgent. Generally the work should deal adequately with the emergency only. There is follow-up action required when the emergency provisions have been relied upon (s330a), namely: The appropriate consent authority must be advised of work carried out during an emergency within 7 days. If resource consent is needed for the work then an application for the resource consent must be made within 20 working days. Ministry for the Environment (and Local Authorities) Ministry for the Environment (and Local Authorities) Contract Manager Environmental Manager act/public/1991/0069/latest/d LM html act/public/1991/0069/latest/d LM html Furniston Network Outcomes Contract

16 Page 12 NES for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health 2012 The Furniston Regional Plan Waimatao District Plan Coalburn District Plan Pointville District Plan Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014 Conservation Act 1987 Provides a nationally consistent set of planning controls and soil contaminant values ensures that land affected by contaminants in soil is appropriately identified and assessed before it is developed - and if necessary the land is remediated or the contaminants contained to make the land safe for human use. Has been developed under the Resource Management Act 1991, and is intended to provide direction regarding the use, development and protection of natural and physical resources in the region, including use of and discharges to, Water, River and Lake Beds, Land and Soil, Air, and Coastal Resources. The District Plans promote the sustainable management of natural and physical resources, as defined by the RMA, in the relevant district. To promote the identification, protection, preservation, and conservation of the historical and cultural heritage of New Zealand. A National Historic Landmarks list will be established to set national priorities for heritage conservation and recognise our most important historic landmarks and precincts. To promote the conservation of New Zealand s natural and historic resources. For roading activities, any activity that disturbs soil over 25m 3 in volume has the potential to trigger the need for approval under this NES. Activities carried out under this contract must comply with the rules defined within the Regional Plan. Activities will be defined as permitted, controlled, discretionary, or noncomplying. Activities defined as prohibited cannot be undertaken. Activities carried out under this contract must comply with the rules in the relevant District Plan. Activities will be defined as permitted, controlled, discretionary, or noncomplying. Activities defined as prohibited cannot be undertaken. Unless an activity is permitted it will require Resource Consent. Section 42 of the Act directs that an authority is required from Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga if there is "reasonable cause" to suspect an archaeological site may be modified, damaged or destroyed in the course of any activity. A concession from the Department of Conservation is required under the Conservation Act 1987 if any works cross into conservation areas. Furniston Regional Council Waimatao district council Coalburn district council Pointville district council Furniston Regional Council Waimatao District Council Coalburn District Council Pointville District Council Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Department of Conservation Construction Manager Environmental Manager Environmental Manager Environmental Manager Environmental Manager regulation/public/2011/0361/la test/dlm html?searc h=ts_regulation_contaminant s_resel&p=1&sr=1 vt.nz/council/policy-andplans/rules-andregulation/regional-plan/ cil/policy-and-plans/district- Plan/ /services/environmentalpolicy-and-forwardplanning/district-plan PoliciesandBylaws/Plans/Dist rictplan/pages/default.aspx act/public/2014/0026/latest/d LM html act/public/1987/0065/latest/d LM html

17 Page 13 Wildlife Act 1953 Biosecurity Act 1993 Deals with the protection and control of wild animals and birds and the management of game. Most species of wildlife (including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians), native or introduced, are absolutely protected under the Act. To enable New Zealand to exclude, eradicate or effectively manage pests and unwanted organisms already in the country. Requires regional councils and unitary authorities to formulate a regional pest management strategy, list plant and animal species and state objectives, policies and rules with regard to pests, their status and required/anticipated control. A Wildlife Permit is required from the Department of Conservation to disturb wildlife (including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians) or for the unintentional killing or injury of wildlife as a result of any works. Pest management activities must comply with Local Authority pest management policies and rules. Department of Conservation Ministry for Primary Industries (and Local Authorities) Environmental Manager Operations Manager act/public/1953/0031/latest/d LM html act/public/1993/0095/latest/d LM html Freshwater Fisheries Regulations 1983 Reserves Act 1977 Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 Clause 42 requires that a culvert or ford in any natural river, stream, or water shall be constructed and maintained to allow for the free passage of fish unless a written exemption has been given by the Director-General of Conservation. Provides for the acquisition of land for reserves, and the classification and management of reserves. To ensure, as far as practicable, the preservation of representative natural ecosystems or landscapes and the survival of indigenous species of flora and fauna, both rare and commonplace. To protect the environment, and the health and safety of communities, by preventing or managing the adverse effects of hazardous substances and new organisms. These aspects are controlled through the RMA Plans and/or through resource consent conditions as there is no separate consenting process under the Freshwater Fisheries Regulations, with the exception of written exemptions to not comply with the standards of the Regulations. Separate permissions under the Reserves Act 1977 will be required if any works cross into scenic, scientific or recreation reserves Activities which require hazardous substances must be managed in compliance with the controls identified by the Act. Department of Conservation (and Local Authorities) Department of Conservation Environmental Protection Authority Environmental Manager Environmental Manager Operations Manager Iwi Protocols Environmental Manager The use of the nuclear densometer Administered by the National National Radiation to check density and moisture Radiation Laboratory (NRL) on Protection Act 1965 and content of pavement repairs or National Radiation behalf of the New Zealand Construction Manager National Radiation rehabilitations will require activities to Laboratory Government. The legislation Protection Regulations 1982 be undertaken in accordance with controls the use of ionising radiation this Act and the relevant regulations. regulation/public/1983/0277/la test/dlm92492.html act/public/1977/0066/latest/d LM html act/public/1996/0030/latest/d LM html regulation/public/1982/0072/la test/whole.html

18 Page 14 Consent Compliance Cone Construction is responsible for monitoring existing consent conditions for compliance as well as for applying for new consents for planned contract works (if required). Resource consents, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga permits, Department of Conservation Concessions, and other environmental permits relevant to this contract, are managed within CS VUE (refer section 4.1). Specific compliance requirements (e.g. reports, monitoring and programmes) associated with consent conditions are identified in Table 6. All copies will be stored on Sharepoint. Table 6: Consent condition requirements Environmental Effect Condition and/ or Consent Ref Activities ESMP Management Monitoring and reporting requirements (including compliance evidence required for CSVUE) Discharge of contaminants to land FRC53326, FRC53327, FRC54000 Water blasting, sand blasting, spray painting, accidental spills including fuel, weed spraying CC-SOP CC-SOP CC-WMP Spill response plan, spill kit, spill training, Spill response plan, spill response training records, spill kit inventory sheet, hazardous substance inventory, erosion and sediment control plans, annual record of water blasting activities. Discharge of contaminants to air FRC53326 FRC53327, FRC54000 Water blasting, sand blasting, spray painting, weed spraying CC-WMP CC-SOP CC-SOP CC-WMP Spill response plan, spill kit, spill response training Spill response plan, spill response training records, spill kit inventory sheet, hazardous substance inventory Discharge of contaminants to water FRC53326 FRC53327, FRC54000 Water blasting, sand blasting, spray painting, accidental spills including fuel, working within a watercourse, earthworks, installation of barriers, vegetation clearance, weed spraying, drainage systems CC-SOP CC-SOP CC-SOP CC-WMP CC-SOP CC-WMP Spill response plan, spill kit, spill response training, stream check sheet (e.g. instructions on recording unusual signs such as those listed in consent. ESC plans Erosion and sediment control plan (ESCP) to be prepared for works and submitted to the manager no less than 15 working days prior to works on minor project commencing. Signed off erosion and sediment control plans to be filed. Spill response plan, spill response training records, spill kit inventory sheet and location map, hazardous substance inventory

19 Page 15 Water temporarily or permanently diverting FRC53329 Works that divert water in a river, lake or artificial watercourse and permanently divert water in an artificial watercourse CC-SOP SOPs management plans specific to steam works, design plans, environmental awareness training. Document and report the following: a) Outcomes of a site visit to record visual observations of the bed material, bank vegetation and any instream vegetation over the length of the diversion and an additional 20 m upstream and downstream of the diversion to determine the ecological values. b} Recommendations on a construction and rehabilitation method for the realigned artificial watercourse in order to maintain the ecological values Water disturbing streambed FRC53329 Work on culverts, outfall and erosion protection works, other works within watercourses CC-SOP Fish management plan, CESCP CESCP for that specific Stage of works that includes management of fish as detailed in the resource consent. Design plans to be submitted 20 days before work commences. Odour resulting from construction work FRC53412 Any activities that have the potential to create offensive odour at or beyond the boundary of the site where maintenance is being undertaken as determined by a regional council enforcement officer. These include spray painting, weed spraying, and stockpiling of material. CC-WMP Where mangrove or saltmarsh removal is required, the vegetation shall be removed from the estuary and disposed of at an approved facility in order to avoid potential adverse effects from decaying vegetation on mudflat habitat or cause public nuisance. CC-WMP Nuisance impacts on public including noise, vibration or discharge to air FRC53326 FRC53267 Any activity that has the potential to cause noise, vibration or discharge to air to cause public nuisance. This includes sand blasting and spray painting. CC-WMP CC-WMP CC-WMP At least 3 days written notice is served on all neighbours, whose dwellings are within 100 metres of the proposed works, including the predicted day and hours that works may occur. Written notice is to be filed to ensure the consent condition can be checked off on CSVue. Records of wind speed and direction is to be kept when sand blasting or spray painting is carried out. Ecological disturbance FRC53326 Work in the river mouth may impact upon the inanga (fish) spawning season. Within 1 kilometre of any river mouth work shall only be undertaken between 1 November and 15 February each year to avoid inanga spawning season (the principal whitebait species), unless required to maintain public safety. Records of river mouth works, including construction period.

20 Page 16 Contaminated land FRC53326 Work that requires disturbance of earth or rock. This includes earthworks and blasting. CC-WMP Where there is reason to suspect that a surface to be blasted contains a hazardous substance or metal (including lead, zinc, arsenic and chromium) then an appropriate analysis of the material shall be carried out to confirm the presence or otherwise of any hazardous substance. Records of assessment of material to be blasted. Vegetation removal FRC53326 Any activity that requires the removal of mangrove or saltmarsh. Where mangrove or saltmarsh removal is required, the vegetation shall be removed from the estuary and disposed of at an approved facility in order to avoid potential adverse effects from decaying vegetation on mudflat habitat. Records showing where mangrove or saltmarsh were disposed of to be kept in order to allow CSVue sign off. Archaeology / cultural heritage FRC53326 Any activities that require disturbance of earth or stream bed material. CC-SOP CC-SOP Records of any accidental discovery Under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), permitted activities can be undertaken without requiring a resource consent provided they meet the conditions identified in the relevant regional plan. The main permitted activities associated with this contract are identified in Table 7. Although most routine maintenance works are permitted activities or are covered by existing resource consents, during extreme weather events contract works may be urgently required to protect the state highway asset. These works can be completed under the RMA provisions for emergency works. Where such work is required Cone Construction shall advise Furniston Regional Council of the works within 7 days. Consent will be required if the adverse effect is ongoing and applied for within 20 working days of the initial advice.

21 Page 17 Table 7: Permitted activity requirements Condition and Consent Ref Topic Key Requirement Responsibility Relevant SOP (section 3.2) Permitted Activity Noise resulting from construction work Noise resulting from construction work shall not exceed a reasonable level as determined by reference to NZS 6803P:1984. For construction work noise received in residentially zoned areas, the upper limits prescribed by Table 1 of the standard shall apply. Where external measurement of noise is impractical or inappropriate, the provisions of Table 3 shall apply. When explosives are used on a construction site, noise created shall not exceed a peak overall sound pressure level of 128dbA or 122dbC. Project Manager and Environmental Manager CC-SOP The discharge of agrichemicals to land where the contaminant or its byproducts may enter water, is a permitted activity subject to the following conditions: (a) There shall be no direct discharge of agrichemical to streams, rivers, lakes or wetlands. (b) The discharge of agrichemical shall comply with the requirements of the Regional Air Plan Permitted Activity Application of agrichemicals to land c) The discharge shall not result in any harmful concentration of agrichemical beyond the target area. (d) The agrichemical shall be applied in a manner that is consistent with the manufacturer s instructions. (e) Where an agrichemical is discharged near, or adjacent to a surface water body: (i) Only agrichemicals that have been approved for use or near water shall be used. (ii) The discharge shall not result in any fish kills. (iii) The discharge shall not contaminate any authorised water take. (iv) There shall be no discharge of agrichemical in the tidal reach of any surface water body between 1 March and 31 May. Project Manager and Environmental Manager CC-SOP Appendix B

22 Page Implementation and Operation 3.1 Aspect Specific Environmental Management Plans Cone Construction has developed a comprehensive suite of Management Plans which describe the processes used to mitigate and manage the environmental impacts on specific aspects of this contract (Table 8). There are a number of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP s) relevant to each of the management plans. Anyone working on Pouri Tunnel, Peters Flat Bridge or within Lake Waimatao National Park is to have a good knowledge and understanding of the relevant management plan and SOPs the plan refers to, including sub-contractors. Copies of both the management plan and SOP s are kept in the site office and are also available via Cone Constructions Sharepoint site. Table 8: ESMP Management Plans Management Plan Summary Reference Noise and Vibration Pest plant management plan Peters Flat Bridge Conservation Pouri Tunnel Management Plan Requirements for working within Lake Waimatao National Park Describes processes to be followed to limit or reduce the impact of noise and vibration from construction and maintenance activities. Describes management strategy and processes to control pest plants on the Furniston network. Outlines the processes that must be followed when works may impact upon the Peters Flat Bridge, a heritage feature. Describes processes to be followed to manage impacts associated with the maintenance of Pouri Tunnel. Specific processes and operating procedures to be followed, in addition to other standard procedures, when undertaking works within Lake Waimatao National Park. CC-WMP CC-WMP CC-WMP CC-WMP CC-WMP Furniston Network Outcomes Contract

23 Page Operating Procedures Standard operating procedures (SOP s) have been developed for specific activities. These are to be implemented when undertaking the relevant activity to reduce its potential environmental impact. SOP s work with the aspect-specific management plans detailed in Section 3 to ensure that activities relating to this contract (including those specifically detailed within consent conditions), are undertaken in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Activities that require SOP s are identified in Table 9. SOP requirements are communicated to staff through specific training sessions along with toolbox talk sessions (refer Section 3.5). Copies of these operating procedures are available in the site office and via Cone Constructions Sharepoint site. Table 9: : Standard Operating Procedures Operating Procedure Summary Reference Accidental discovery Erosion and sediment control Work within water courses Emergency works Sandblasting Emergency Response Stormwater assets De-icing using calcium magnesium acetate (CMA) Noise and vibration Air quality Use of agrichemicals No Spray Zones Standard procedures to be followed in the event of the accidental discovery of cultural or historic artefacts, as the result of any physical disturbance to the existing ground surface. Standard procedures to be followed to reduce erosion and manage sediment during construction and maintenance activities. Standard procedures to be followed when undertaking works within watercourses. Standard procedures to be followed when undertaking works associated with immediate response, reopening, and/or restoration of land transport infrastructure in the event of a defined, major, short-duration, natural event. Standard procedures to be followed when undertaking sandblasting works. Specific procedures to be followed in the event of an environmental emergency, including a fuel and/or hazardous substances spill. Describes processes to be followed to maintain stormwater assets to limit or reduce the impact of runoff from the road network on sensitive environments, including terrestrial, coastal, and aquatic. Describes process to be followed to protect natural habitats, including terrestrial, coastal, and aquatic, during application of CMA de-icing chemicals. Describes on site procedures to be followed to limit or reduce the impact of noise and vibration from construction and maintenance activities. Describes methods and processes to be followed to limit or reduce the impact from dust generation, on the public, and sensitive environments associated with construction and maintenance activities. Describes the methods and processes to be followed to reduce limit or reduce the environmental and social impacts of the use of agrichemicals (herbicides) used for weed spraying and pest plant control. Locations where weed spraying is not allowed due to sensitive vegetative areas. CC-SOP CC-SOP CC-SOP CC-SOP CC-SOP CC-SOP CC-SOP CC-SOP CC-SOP CC-SOP CC-SOP Appendix B

24 3.3 Emergency Contacts and Response Emergency procedures in the event of a spill are described in the Emergency Response SOP (CC-SOP ). Spills should be minimised, contained and isolated. Containment and clean up procedures are also documented in the Emergency Response SOP. All environmental incidents (including spills) should be recorded on the Cone Construction Incident Reporting form (CC-RF01-005) included within the Emergency Response SOP. All incidents will be followed up and closed as per the procedural requirements. All environmental incidents will be reported to the NZ Transport Agency. The key contacts, internally and externally, in the event of an environmental emergency such as a spill are identified in Table 10 and Table 11 respectively. The Emergency Response SOP provides detail of who should be contacted in the first instance, as this will depend on the nature of the emergency. Table 10: Internal Environmental Emergency Contact Details Role Name Organisation Phone Environmental Manager Alex Clearwater Cone Construction AClearwater@Conecons.co.nz Construction Manager William Ding Cone Construction WDing@Conecons.co.nz Operations Manager Jaime Kupa Cone Construction JKupa@Conecons.co.nz Health and Safety Manager Sam Spectre Cone Construction SSpectre@Conecons.co.nz Table 11: External Environmental Emergency Contact Details Role Organisation Phone Emergency Services Fire, Police, Ambulance 111 NA Pollution Response Team Furniston Council PRT@Firnistonregion.govt.nz Iwi liaison Iwi Taonga@Iwi.co.nz Heritage protection Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Infodeepsouth@heritage.org.nz Conservation emergencies Department of Conservation dunedinvc@doc.govt.nz Poisonous substances National Poison Centre Complaints Management Complaints relating to environmental and social matters will be managed in accordance with Cone Construction s Customer and Stakeholder Communications Management Plan (CC-WMP ). All complaints received will be logged and recorded on Cone Constructions Incident Reporting form (CC- RF01-005). Any complaints relevant to this ESMP will be forwarded to the Environmental Manager who will respond quickly and appropriately to close it out. Complaints may also be received via NZ Transport Agency s Client Relationship Management system (CRMS) ( Any complaint received via this channel will be actioned in the same way.

25 Page Training In accordance with Cone Construction s Health & Safety procedures and Quality Plan, all employees are required to be adequately skilled and experienced for the work they undertake. No employee is asked to perform any task without the proper skills, experience and qualifications, unless adequate training and induction is immediately available. As such, environmental and social management training will be required to be undertaken by staff working under this contract. Environmental and social management training is captured by Cone Construction s training record database which records the type, purpose, convenor, completion and renewal date of training provided for each employee. The database is maintained and stored on Sharepoint. A summary of key project training courses provided is presented in Table 12. Table 12: Training requirements for Cone Construction staff Type of Training Purpose Convenor Required attendees Date completed Staff Induction Induct new staff to the company, including general environmental practice and policy. Cone Construction All staff Monthly as required Spill response training Train staff in actions to take in the event of a fuel or hazardous substance spill. Cone Construction All site staff Monthly as required Calcium magnesium acetate (CMA) Deicing training Hazardous substance training Train staff in the correct handling and management of CMA. Train staff in safe storage, handling and clean-up of hazardous substances. NZIHT All site staff Annually prior to winter NZIHT Site staff Quarterly as required Erosion and Sediment Control Course Train staff in the awareness of erosion and sediment control on site. Furniston Regional Council Work supervisors, Environmental Manager and coordinator, erosion and sediment control team Quarterly as required Work within waterways Train staff in awareness of potential environmental impacts of working in waterways. NZIHT Construction Manager, Work supervisors, Project Managers, Operational Manager, Environmental Manager and coordinator Quarterly as required Works around Peters Flat Historical Bridge Train staff in understanding the specific mitigation measures that are required when working on or near Peters Flat Bridge Cone Construction internal Construction Manager, Work supervisors, Project Managers, Operational Manager, Asset Manager, Environmental Manager and coordinator Quarterly as required Daily toolbox talks Daily toolbox talks held to discuss environmental and safety risks and appropriate mitigation and work practices. Cone Construction internal All site staff Daily

26 4. Monitoring and Review Cone Contracting takes a pro-active approach to environmental management and compliance monitoring. Periodic environmental compliance checks and audits are to be undertaken against relevant consent conditions, permitted activity rules, and company Environmental Management Plans. Table 13 presents the different environmental monitoring, audit and reporting requirements. Compliance monitoring, the ESMP audit and corrective/preventative actions are detailed below. 4.1 Compliance Monitoring CSVue is a web-based software programme that NZ Transport Agency and Cone Construction uses to manage and monitor compliance of all relevant designations, resource consents, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga permits, Department of Conservation concessions, and other environmental permits. alerts are generated by CS VUE to keep the Environmental Manager up-to-date on the compliance status of each condition. Conditions require management (i.e. snoozing or signing off as compliant) once the phase of work to which they relate commences. Conditions are labelled as non-compliant until they are actioned. Alerts are sent when the following events occur: A condition requires management by either snoozing or signing off as compliant. A condition has not been managed for an extended period of time and is therefore showing up as non-compliant. A condition will require management in the near future. When notified of non-compliance or a pending non-compliance, Cone Construction will complete the actions required to demonstrate compliance and update CS VUE with this information. This may take the form of: Site notes and photographs Laboratory test reports Other supporting information. 4.2 ESMP Audit Annual audits will be undertaken of the ESMP by an appropriately qualified person. The audit will determine whether or not the ESMP conforms to the requirements of the Furniston Structures Maintenance contract and has been properly implemented and maintained. An audit report will be prepared identifying any opportunities for improvement and any corrective actions required. The results of the audit will be discussed in project lessons learnt, tool-box talks, and project meetings, as appropriate. Minutes from each meeting shall record and assign actions to individuals as appropriate, to ensure that best practice continues to be adopted on the ground and reflected in the ESMP. The Contract Manager has responsibility for ensuring audit recommendations are undertaken and are used as an input for the management review (see Section 4.4). 4.3 Corrective and Preventive Action Corrective or preventative actions identified during internal audits shall be appropriate to the magnitude of the problem and appropriate to the environmental harm encountered. Ultimately the Contract Manager has responsibility for closing out any corrective or preventative actions resulting from the compliance monitoring, audits and external regulatory compliance monitoring. Additionally, assessment and follow-up reviews on the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions will be undertaken and the outcomes documented, communicated and implemented. Compliance shall be included as a regular agenda item at management meetings and project meetings. Minutes from each meeting shall record and assign actions to individuals where appropriate. A summary of environmental and consent compliance will be included in the Monthly Report. Corrective actions associated with the ESMP are recorded on the Corrective Action Record (Appendix B) and subsequently entered onto Cone Construction s corrective action record database stored on the project Sharepoint site.

27 Page Management Review The Contract Manager is responsible for ensuring that an audit of compliance with environmental legislation and objectives and targets is carried out on a twelve-monthly basis as a minimum, or as major changes to legislation or policy occur. The management review will include representatives from Cone Construction, consultants used for managing aspects of the ESMP, and the NZTA. The review will include consideration of the results/recommendations of ESMP audits undertaken, and assess if the ESMP is achieving its current objectives. The Contract Manager has responsibility for ensuring recommendations are undertaken for any areas of improvement identified in the review. Table 13: : Monitoring, audits and reporting requirements Monitoring/Auditing Requirements Description Frequency Undertaken By: Reporting Compliance monitoring Legislative compliance management review Track and manage resource consent and designation conditions. Identify relevant legislation to Cone Construction and assess compliance. Monthly Annually Environmental Manager Environmental Manager CS Vue (NZ Transport Agency is also able to access) Included in monthly report Register of legislation table ESMP Review management review Update the ESMP as required should there be any changes to environmental management processes or new risks identified. 4-montlhy in alignment with other Contract plans Environmental Manager ESMP Record of Amendment ESMP Audit Internal audits and associated corrective and preventative action Formal internal audit following an approved audit programme. Identify new risks and see if the ESMP meets the requirements of the Contract and has been properly implemented and maintained Regular site audits to check Cones Construction are operating in a way that minimises impact on the environment. Identify new risk. Annually Weekly Appropriately qualified person Environmental Manager ESMP audit report Site inspection sheets Opportunity for improvement forms External audit Formal external audit Programme controls Independent auditor Auditors report Complaint-triggered actions Environmental complaints (ESMP Section 3.4) As they occur Environmental Manager Incident reporting form (CC-RF01-005) Environmental incidents/ Emergency Environmental incidents As they occur Either Construction, Operations or Environmental Manager depending on situation (ESMP S3.3) Incident reporting form CC-RF Internal feedback Track issues identified by Cone Construction staff As they occur All staff Opportunity for improvement forms