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

4.17 Demand on Resources
Construction materials are readily available and will be sourced from local contractors where
possible.
4.18 Cumulative Environmental Effects
Cumulative impacts can result when several different construction projects are scheduled for
similar times and locations.
A search of the Department of Planning’s Major Projects register did not identify major projects
in the vicinity of the proposed site. Similarly, a search of major development applications around
the proposed area did not identify any large projects in the vicinity of the proposal and which
might be constructed at a similar time.
There is also a risk of cumulative impacts if unscheduled work, e.g. emergency work by other
utilities or developers, is required. Such situations will be monitored and addressed by the
Project Manager.
The Como BTS site is one of a large number of radio communications facilities being installed
across the RailCorp network as part of the DTRS project. In terms of localised cumulative
construction impacts, the nearest proposal for the DTRS Project is the Oatley site, which is
located approximately 1.8 kilometres north-east of the proposed site. Even if both facilities were
constructed simultaneously, it is not likely to result in cumulative noise or local traffic impacts.
Proposed Control Measures
• Any other major development or works planned in the vicinity of the proposal will be
investigated before work begins.
• Sutherland Shire Council and any other relevant stakeholders will be consulted regarding
other developments will be undertaken on an ongoing basis.
4.19 Consideration of Clause 228 of EP&A Regulations and EPBC Act
Clause 228 Factors
Clause 228(2) of the EP&A Regulation 2000 details factors that must be taken into account
when considering the likely impact of an activity on the environment. Table 3 provides a
summary of how each of these factors has been considered.