Bulk Liquids Berth No. 2 - Port Botany - Department of Planning ...

Table 5-25 Management Practices for Construction Activities
Item Action
1 Ensure compliance with the construction hours
2 Equipment having directional noise characteristics (emits noise strongly in a particular direction) are
to be oriented such that noise is directed away from sensitive areas
3 Avoid the coincidence of noisy plant working at the same time where possible
4 Plant with the lowest noise rating which meets the requirement of the task would be selected
5 Ensure that internal combustion engines (all mobile and stationary equipment) are fitted with a
suitable muffler in good repair
6 Ensure that tailgates on trucks are securely fitted to avoid unnecessary “clanging” noise, particularly
during movement of empty trucks
7 Where using pneumatic equipment, select silenced compressors or use quieter hydraulic equipment
8 Conduct regular inspections and effective maintenance of both stationary and mobile plant and
equipment (including mufflers, enclosures etc)
9 Equipment not being utilised as part of the work would not be left standing with engines running for
extended periods
5.6 Security
Port Botany and the BLB are categorised as a security regulated port and port facility under the
Maritime Trade and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 (MTOFSA). In accordance with the
MTOFSA, a security assessment and subsequent common government approved Maritime Security
Plan (MSP) is in effect to mitigate terrorist and security risks within the Port. This MSP details the
relevant security measures for the port and the BLB1. Any new development for BLB2 will require
a review of both the existing security assessment and the approved MSP to ensure appropriate
security measures are maintained.
Security at BLB2 would be controlled by a variety of measures. Access to BLB2 would be via the
existing Charlotte Road SPC Security Gate / Administration Building which currently controls
access to BLB1.
Government issued personal identity (ID) cards (including Maritime Security Identification [MSIC]
cards which require the applicant to have undergone a number of background security checks)
would be a pre-requisite for any personnel to gain access to BLB2. These access cards are magnetic
proximity type cards which are registered by the SPC Security Computer control system. Only
authorised cards would open the personnel access gate. Unauthorised persons during construction
and/or operation would always be accompanied by an authorised MSIC cardholder.
SINCLAIR KNIGHT MERZ
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