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

Clause 228 Factor Impacts Comments
(i)
Any degradation of the quality
of the environment
nil
The proposed work will not involve the
removal of large areas of vegetation or
adversely impact waterways.
(j)
Any risk to the safety of the
environment
-ve
short-term
During construction there is a risk to the
environment due to accidental spills and
sedimentation but these risks will be
minimised through the implementation of
the proposed control measures.
(k) Any reduction in the range of
beneficial uses of the
environment
nil
Works are to take place on RailCorp land
and will not adversely affect adjacent land
uses (which include commercial and
recreational). Access along the
pedestrian/bike path will not be affected
during construction. Train services will not
be affected during the construction
phase.
(l)
Any pollution of the
environment
-ve
short-term
During construction there is a risk of
noise and air pollution. These risks will be
minimised through the implementation of
the proposed control measures.
(m) Any environmental problems
associated with the disposal of
waste
-ve
short-term
During construction, it is possible spoil
may be contaminated and an appropriate
remediation plan and/or waste disposal
method will be implemented.
(n) Any increased demands on
resources, natural or otherwise
which are, or are likely to
become in short supply
nil
Construction materials are readily
available and will be sourced from local
contractors where possible.
(o) Any cumulative environmental
effect with other existing or
likely future activities
nil short-term
+ve long-term
The distance between the different DTRS
sites is such that cumulative noise, air
quality and traffic impacts are not
expected.
(p) Any impact on coastal
processes and coastal hazards,
including those under projected
climate change conditions
nil
The proposed works are not located on
the coastline and have not been identified
as within an area that will be subject to
increased sea level rise.
Key: -ve = Negative Impact, NIL = No Impact, +ve = Positive Impact
EPBC Act 1999 Factors
Matters of national environmental significance must also be considered as a requirement of the
EPBC Act, and are considered in Table 4.