Digital Train Radio System Como Site Review of Environmental ...

Possible Control Measures
Impacts on flora and fauna throughout construction will be minimised through a range of control
measures which may include, but will not be limited to, those outlined below.
• No trees will be removed during construction.
• Care will be taken to minimise the spread of weeds. Appropriate management and disposal
of any noxious weeds, will be undertaken in consultation with Sutherland Shire Council.
• The work site will be inspected for any trapped or injured fauna at the start of each day.
• Trenches/excavations will be covered at the end of each day and inspected before they are
backfilled.
4.5 Noise and Vibration
Existing Situation
The adjacent railway line, local traffic and noise from the various recreational facilities in the
vicinity (bike paths, river, rowing club, marina and sporting field) are the major sources of noise
in the area.
The closest receivers are commercial properties; approximately 50 metres away at the Como
Marina (refer Section 4.9). Residential receivers are approximately 100 metres away on Como
Parade and 240 metres away on Cremona Road.
Construction Noise
The Interim Construction Noise Guideline (ICNG) (DECC 2009) defines noise management
levels (measured in decibels) for residential receivers and other types of receivers including
commercial, retail and schools.
The ICNG states:
• that where the predicted or measured noise level is greater than the noise management
level, the proponent should apply all feasible and reasonable work practices to meet the
noise affected level;
• that the proponent should also inform all potentially affected residents of the nature of
works to be carried out, the expected noise levels and duration, and contact details; and
• that for works above the highly affected noise criteria respite periods may be required, and
for works outside standard hours there needs to be a strong justification and negotiation
with the community (DECC 2009).
Noise is likely to be created by construction trucks, machinery and, in particular, boring activities
required to establish the foundations for the monopole. These activities will be of a short
duration.