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QUEENSLAND CURTIS LNG PROJECT 

MARINE FACILITIES 

CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PLAN (CECP) 

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MARINE FACILITIES 

CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL 

CONTROL PLAN (CECP) 

QUEENSLAND CURTIS LNG PROJECT 

BY CK’D APPR 

JOB NO. 25566-100 

Revision 

Document Number 

0021 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

1. Introduction 1 

1.1. Purpose 1 

1.2. CECP Objectives 2 

2. Project Description – Construction Dock and Initial Site Access 2 

2.1. Surrounding Development 2 

2.2. Location and Description 3 

2.3. Proposed Works 4 

2.4. Major Facilities 5 

2.5. Construction Sequence 6 

2.6. Bulkheads 7 

2.7. Fender/Mooring Piles 7 

2.8. Navigation Aids and Marine Signage 7 

2.9. Ramps 7 

2.10. Lighting 7 

2.11. Hydrodynamics 10 

3. Project Description – Materials Offloading Facility 11 

3.1. Overview of the MOF 11 

3.2. Surrounding Development 11 

3.3. Location and Description 11 

3.4. Seawater Intake Outfall 14 

3.5. Proposed Works 14 

3.6. Construction Sequence 15 

3.7. Bulkheads 16 

3.8. Fender/Mooring Piles 17 

3.9. Structures 17 

3.10. Navigation Aids and Marine Signage 17 

3.11. Ramps 17 


3.13. ASS Strategy for MOF 19 

3.14. Hydrodynamics 19 

4. Project Description – LNG Jetty 20 

4.1. Overview of the LNG Jetty 20 


5. Project Description – Tidal Area Infrastructure 24 

5.1. Sedimentation basins (1, 2, 4) 24 

5.2. East Diversion Ditch Outfall Apron 24 

5.3. General Site Development 24 




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6. Legislative Framework 25 

6.1. National Strategies 25 

6.2. Commonwealth Legislation 25 

6.3. Queensland Legislation 25 

6.4. Guidelines and Standards 26 

6.5. Licenses and Permits 27 

7. Construction Environmental Risk Assessment 28 

8. Environmental Management Process 28 

8.1. Environmental Policy 28 

8.2. Gladstone Port Corporation Environmental Policy 29 

8.3. Roles and Responsibilities 29 

8.4. Reporting Requirements 31 

8.5. Environmental Procedures and Forms 31 

9. EIS Risk Assessment 32 

9.1. Environmental Risks associated with Marine Facilities 33 

9.2. Habitat Impacts 33 

9.3. Construction Noise 41 


10. Site Specific Environmental Aspects 45 

10.1. General Construction 46 

10.2. Construction Noise and Vibration 48 

10.3. Soil Erosion and Sediment Control 50 

10.4. Management of Acid Sulphate Soils 51 

10.5. Waste Management 54 

10.6. Refuelling and Hazardous Substances Management 57 

10.7. Air Quality 61 

10.8. Greenhouse Gas 63 

10.9. Marine Water Quality 64 

10.10. Weed and Pest Management 67 

10.11. Terrestrial Flora and Fauna 68 

10.12. Marine Flora and Fauna 69 

10.13. Marine Pest Management 74 

10.14. Red Imported Fire Ant 75 

10.15. Mosquito and Biting Midge 77 

10.16. Visual Amenity 78 


10.18. Marine Traffic Management 80 

10.19. Indigenous Cultural Heritage 82 

10.20. Non-Indigenous Cultural Heritage 83 

10.21. Stakeholder Management 85 




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11. Environmental Performance 87 

11.1. Environmental Inspection 87 

11.2. Environmental Auditing 87 

11.3. Environmental Monitoring 89 

11.4. Reporting and Compliance Checking 90 

11.5. Identifying Environmental Issues and Corrective Actions 90 

12. Communication 92 

12.1. Internal Communication 92 

12.2. External Communication 92 

12.3. Community Engagement and Consultation 93 

13. Training and Environmental Awareness 94 

13.1. New-Hire Orientation – Environmental Awareness 94 

13.2. Hazardous Material Management and Spill Response Training 95 

13.3. Toolbox Talks 95 

13.4. Job Hazard Analysis 95 

14. Emergency Preparedness and Response 96 

15. Document Control 96 

15.1. Document Control and Record Management 96 

15.2. CECP Review 96 




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List of Attachments 

Attachment A 

Attachment B 

Attachment C 

Attachment D 

Site Drawings 

Environmental Risk Register 

QGC Environmental Policy 

Sample Environmental Inspection Checklists 

List of Acronyms 

ASS 

DERM 

DPI&F 

CECP 

GBRWHA 

GPC 

HSSE 

JHA 

ISA 

LNG 

MLWS 

MNES 

MSQ 

MSDS 

PASS 

QASSIT 

QCLNG 

QGC 

RIFA 

SEPWC 

SOPEP 

WHA 

WMS 

Acid Sulphate Soils 

Department of Environment and Resource Management 

Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries 

Construction Environmental Control Plan 

Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area 

Gladstone Port Corporation 

Health, Safety, Security and Environment 

Job Hazard Analysis 

Initial Site Access 

Liquefied Natural Gas 

Mean Low Water Springs 

Matters of National Environmental Significance 

Maritime Safety Queensland 

Material Safety Data Sheets 

Potential Acid Sulphate Soils 

Queensland Acid Sulphate Soils Investigations Team 

Queensland Curtis Liquefied Natural Gas 

Queensland Gas Company 

Red Imported Fire Ants 

Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population 

and Communities 

Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan 

World Heritage Area 

Work Method Statement 




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1. Introduction 

1.1. Purpose 

The intention of this CECP is to describe Bechtel’s system for managing environmental risks 

associated with construction activities within or immediately adjacent to the marine 

environment (at or below MHWS 1.77m or AHD), such as erosion, stormwater emissions or 

waste management, associated with construction activities for marine facilities and associated 

infrastructure for the QCLNG Project on Curtis Island covered by EPBC referral 2008/4401, 

including: 

 

 

 

 

 

Initial Site Access (ISA); 

Construction Dock; 

Materials Offloading Facility (MOF) (with Seawater Intake and Outfall Structure (SWIO)) 

LNG Jetty; 

General Tidal Works 

Site plans illustrating the location of these facilities are included as Attachment A, below. 

This CECP does not apply to scope of work which is executed above the MHWS 1.77m (AHD) 

elevation. The Construction Environmental Control Plan for the LNG Facilities (25566-100- 

G01-GHX-00042) applies to works performed in this area. 

This CECP also addresses: 

Potential impacts to Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES) (as defined 

under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999), 

including marine fauna such as mammals or turtles, from construction activities 

Current Queensland permit Conditions of Approval issued for construction of individual 

marine facilities such as the ISA, MOF, and Construction Dock and the draft Construction 

Dock Operational Works Tidal Permit (OPW) – DERM and DEEDI Final Conditions. 

This CECP is an overview which combines appropriate mitigation practices and environmental 

management protocols for construction activities of marine facilities in general. The reader is 

directed to each specific environmental permit for details regarding each facility. 

Environmental aspects are discussed in relation to the potential environmental impact, control 

measures to avoid or limit impacts and monitoring requirements. 

Broad strategies for emergency response are also presented in this CECP. This CECP is not 

intended to be an Engineering design document. For design drawings, calculations and details 

for these infrastructure developments, please see relevant Basis of Design and design 

documentation. 




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1.2. CECP Objectives 

The key objectives of the CECP are to: 

 

 

Implement appropriate environmental management practices. 

Implement a system for compliance with applicable legislation and permit requirements 

Develop, implement and monitor measures to address potential environmental impacts 

including potential impacts on MNES. 

 

Respond to changes in environmental conditions during the proposed works through review 

and monitoring, and control programmes. 

The Marine Facilities CECP is a “live” document that will be updated as determined by Bechtel 

to reflect major modifications in project execution. The construction work execution may differ 

from this plan within confines of the Contract scope parameters. 

2. Project Description – Construction Dock and Initial 

Site Access 

The Initial Site Access (ISA) is the first stage of the Construction Dock, and its purpose is to 

allow safe access to Curtis Island for the site preparation activities and for development of the 

balance of the Construction Dock. 

The purpose of the Construction Dock is to receive vessels, self-propelled RO-RO vessels and 

barges, containing construction related equipment, materials, and personnel from the QCLNG 

sites on the Gladstone mainland located at Auckland Point and near the RG Tanna coal facility. 

The Construction Dock will also receive personnel ferries transporting workers daily to/from the 

mainland. 

2.1. Surrounding Development 

The proposed site and adjacent lots are currently undeveloped, as illustrated in Photo 1 on the 

following page, and there are no existing bulkheads or other marine structures at the proposed 

location. The site is intended to be developed for LNG industry purposes for the QCLNG 

project. The adjoining lot south of the site is the proposed site for the Gladstone LNG Project 

(Santos/Petronas) and north of the QCLNG site is the proposed APLNG project 

(Origin/ConocoPhillips) site. 





• Photo 1 Existing Site Conditions for the Construction Dock and ISA (Source: QGC) 

2.2. Location and Description 

The Queensland Curtis LNG (QCLNG) Project Construction Dock and ISA are located on 

Curtis Island, within the Port of Gladstone, Queensland. The subject site (refer to Figure 1) has 

water frontage to the Gladstone Harbour opposite Passage Islands (South) and Fisherman’s 

Landing, approximately 6km north-east of Gladstone City, and is formally described as within 

the tidal work area attached to land on Lot 2 on SP225924. 

The Curtis Island site represents an undulating landscape, heavily vegetated with mature trees, 

as depicted in Photo 1 on this page. The shoreline in the vicinity of the Construction Dock 

generally consists of closed Rhizophora stylosa mangroves which adjoin exposed banks of 

mud and sand with shallow waters. Isolated patches of Zostera capricorni seagrasses are also 

common within surrounding waters of the site. 





• Figure 1: ISA and Construction Dock Location on QCLNG Site 

2.3. Proposed Works 

The marine facility, located in part of the tidal area, attached to the southern end of the 

proposed QCLNG site on Curtis Island, is comprised of two phases – the ISA and Construction 

Dock, which will facilitate the initial construction phase of the QCLNG Project. The marine 

facility has been designed under the supervision of an RPEQ, and will be compliant with all of 

the codes and standards as included on the drawings. 

2.3.1. Initial Site Access (ISA) 

The ISA consists of five component parts: 

1. Approach channel (dredging by others and outside of this permit application); 

2. A cofferdam structure incorporating a RO-RO ramp; 

3. Earthworks for the establishment of the road connecting to the site; 

4. A sloped earth filling structure with protection by rip rap for beach landing of aggregate 

barge; and 

5. Floating berth with mooring and berth piles. 

2.3.2. Construction Dock 

The full Construction Dock facility includes the ISA, plus the addition of the following berths: 

 

One (1) berth for receiving the aggregates barge deliveries from RG Tanna; 





One (1) berth fitted out with a “linkspan” pontoon to function as the berth for receiving 

the self-propelled RO-RO vessels during early stages of the project (now allowing all 

tide access from the vessels, which with a fixed ramp is not possible); 

One (1) berth in a pontoon and gangway arrangement, that will receive the ferry 

vessels; and 

One (1) berth to receive bunker vessels. 

2.3.3. Construction Works 

The general works intended for the construction of the proposed facilities include: 

1. Dredging (By QGC) 

2. Earthworks (Cut and Fill) 

3. Pile driving 

4. Backfill placement operations 

5. Rock installation 

6. Installation of fenders, ladder ways, floating dock, signage, covered walkways, 

temporary lighting and buildings 

7. Machinery operation and lighting 

8. Construction related truck movements. 

2.4. Major Facilities 

The following list is a summary of the major facilities that will be installed. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A link span built on foundation of pipe piles, for the purposes of berthing and 

loading/unloading self-propelled RO-RO vessels and personnel ferries; 

A jib crane on west berth of fixed dock (bunker berth) to handle the hoses, piping and 

manifold to offloading fuel/water through underground piping to field storage tanks. 

A concrete bund area with sump for fuel manifold storage and potential spill 

containment along apron line of bunker berth. Calculated capacity of containment of 

the bund kerb and sump will be 3.6 m 3 compared with 0.3 m 3 of potential spill from 

manifold under normal operation. 

An emergency shut-down valve (ESD) on piping for fuel is to be installed on the dock 

side bordering connection between underground piping and manifold. The ESD, 

together with a one-way flow check valve, forms a double block and bleed system to 

prevent backflow of fuel under normal and emergency conditions. The ESD and check 

valve will be located inside concrete bund area. 

ISA ramp consisting of a cofferdam structure of tubular pipe pile with tie back, backfilled 

and provided with a reinforced concrete ramp; equipped with marine fenders for the 

loading/unloading of heavy construction equipment. The ramp will be 16 metres in 

width; 

The floating dock will be for personnel ferries including a pontoon and gangway, 9m in 

width and 24m in length; 





Mooring / fender piles will be provided in order to secure the floating docks; 

The gangway slope will be 1:12 (max) at highest astronomical tide (HAT) and 1:6 (max) 

at lowest astronomical tide (LAT); 

Dock lighting will be provided as well as operational lighting; and 

The docks will have suitable fenders for the vessels to rest up against during unloading 

and loading. 

2.5. Construction Sequence 

The sequence of construction shall broadly be in accordance with the following steps: 

 

The Initial Site Access / Construction Dock construction will be worked in coordination 

with the dredging contractor. Dredging will commence with the access to the Initial Site 

Access wharf, and follow on with the Construction Dock. The initial dredging will be 

completed to the bulkhead line, with the piling works following, allowing sufficient space 

for safe clearances between the two operations. 

Necessary barges, transport vessels, and rock transportation barges required for the 

installation of the finial selected piling system will be mobilised. 

The fill materials for the Construction Dock will be sourced from the various quarry 

locations about the municipality of Gladstone, and transported with tug and barge from 

the RG Tanna facility located on the mainland. 

 

 

 

 

 

Curtis Island survey control points will have been previously established and pile guide 

assemblies will be required such that piles are installed per the required specifications 

and dimensional tolerances. 

Initial site access work areas along the Construction Dock. Once pile driving activities 

are progressed to a point, placement of the various rock core materials will commence 

and be pushed to firm ground beyond the tidal zones. This will allow for early 

mobilization of equipment required to complete the Construction Dock and commence 

the overall site preparation activities on the island. 

The direction for fill placement work will be from the marine side to the land side initially, 

as the materials will be lifted and placed from the barges. As fill areas are completed, 

initially for the ISA, work faces will open up to allow large trucks to be loaded from the 

barges, and transport onto the ISA such that work can also progress from the land side 

to the back face of the bulk head walls. Rock or select backfill material placement 

operations will be coordinated with tie rod installation. 

Once the pile driving, core backfilling (if required), tie rod are substantially completed, 

installation of the exterior amour rock will commence. Again, this rock installation will 

be worked from an onshore work face and augmented with marine barge work fronts as 

is required. 

Finalized fenders, ladder ways, floating dock, signage, walkways, lighting, guard house, 

first aid facilities, and temporary office structures will be installed close to the 





Construction Dock as this facility is being built and then put into operations for 

subsequent construction activities on the QCLNG project site. 

2.6. Bulkheads 

The tubular pipe piled bulkhead and abutment foundation will be designed to be suitable for 

berthing and loading/unloading self-propelled RO-RO vessels, personnel ferries and barges. 

The bulkhead construction process will involve the installation of pipe piling using a 

combination of driven and vibratory means from a floating platform. After the bulkhead has 

been installed it is to be backfilled using free-draining granular material. Backfill material shall 

be suitable for placement inland and offshore and compaction using the selected methods. 

2.7. Fender/Mooring Piles 

Mooring / Fender piles will consist of pilings driven to the appropriate depth, as determined 

during the detailed design phase. Mooring bollards, dolphins and fenders will be installed to 

facilitate selected barge / ferry berthing. 

Fendering systems will be installed along the front of the dock ramps and along the ferry 

floating dock and ISA for vessels to rest up against during unloading and loading. 

2.8. Navigation Aids and Marine Signage 

Navigational aids and marine signage will be defined during detailed engineering in 

accordance with Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ), and as needed to address safety 

concerns during construction and operations. 

2.9. Ramps 

Two forms of ramp are designed into this facility: 

1. Link-span – this is a tide-floating ramp, tied onto the bulk head wall, but that moves with the 

tides and allows one of the aggregate berths to dual function in receipt of the self-propelled 

RO-RO vessels. 

2. Partial tide access ramp within the ISA – this will be a hard surfaced ramp that will allow 

drop front vessels to berth, specifically during mobilisation activities for the site preparation 

subcontract, and the follow on land based construction activities for the Construction Dock. 

2.10. Lighting 

Permanent lighting will be provided on the construction dock and on the floating pontoons. 

Lighting will be designed for the safe operations and security of the facilities. For the bunker 

berth, lighting design (including specification of fittings and equipment) will take into account 

relevant hazardous area classifications. It should be noted that lighting design of the 

permanent facilities will be developed taking into account an understanding of and 

management of potential impacts on shipping traffic, and possible ecological impacts. 





Permanent plant lighting design aspects will be presented as part of the conditioning of the 

operational works permits for the LNG facility. 

Construction lighting is dynamic and dependent upon variables such as: The area under 

construction, activities to be accomplished, safe movement of personnel and vehicles and 

weather conditions. Construction lighting is typically much brighter than permanent plant 

lighting needs because of the typically higher safety risks associated with construction 

activities. In general, construction lighting must emulate the intensity of daytime conditions, 

and there is a need to provide lighting from various angles to eliminate shadows or dark areas 

which would contribute to safety risks. 

Area lighting for construction, must be widespread and consistent over the entire area where 

activities will take place, including the water surface if necessary. 

Circumstances where minimising light spill will not be practicable include: 

 

Lighting of the edges of structures under construction which protrude over the water. 

Workers need to clearly see the edge of the structure or workfront, and any edge 

protection placed for their safety. Lighting of the structure will be both from the top and 

from various angles to provide illumination from all sides. By need, light will be directed 

onto the water. 

As construction of jetty structures progresses from the shore out over the water, the 

water area where construction is expected to progress will be directly illuminated and 

illumination will move with the construction progress. 

 

All areas of water around the workfront where there is the potential for a worker to fall 

into the water will be illuminated to allow immediate recognition and emergency 

response to the man-overboard situation. 

Any points where boats/vessels are expected to moor will be illuminated, including 

water’s surface where the boat and mooring structure meet. 

Areas on the water around the structures under construction where vessels are 

expected to work will be illuminated to allow the vessel master to see the structure 

protruding from the water. 

Areas of the water where visual monitoring must take place will be illuminated, 

especially if visual monitoring for potential spills or failures must be maintained. 

 

Any areas where workers are expected to work from a vessel or gain access from a 

vessel to a structure, another vessel, or the shore will be illuminated, including the 

water surface. 





Unfinished structures over the water may be illuminated even when construction 

activities are not taking place to allow security personnel to visually detect trespassing 

or intrusion onto the structure. 

For permanent installations, the areas or structures to be lit are static, and unchanging, and the 

operating activities in the area are typically routine. 

Lighting will be focussed on to the areas required to limit the light spill, limiting exposure to 

sensitive receptors, the local community, mariners, and marine or terrestrial habitat. 

Management measures regarding lighting (Section 10.17, below) will be implemented during 

construction. 

2.10.1. ASS Strategy for Construction Dock 

The ASS / PASS Strategy for the Construction Dock site is as follows: 

 

 

 

 

 

The Construction Dock has been refined through the concept and design phases to avoid 

the clearance of large tracts of mangroves and subsequently the disturbance of PASS. 

Mangroves are to be cleared to the ground level in a manner which will minimise both soil 

disturbance and the risk of organic material entering the marine environment, as well as, 

meeting the acceptable health and safety work practices. 

PASS on the seaward side of the Construction Dock bulkhead will be removed by dredge 

and mixed with alkaline seawater and underlying marine sediments. Provision will be made 

for inline lime dosing, through mixing of material and removal of mangrove roots. Currently, 

varying options for dispose of neutralised dredge spoils are currently under evaluation, and 

include: land reclamation at Fisherman’s Landing, disposal on Curtis Island, deep interment 

on Curtis Island or existing permitted sea dumping. 

PASS on the landward side of the bulkhead will remain in-situ and fill placed directly over 

the surface. A combination of geo-fabric and geo-grid materials will be placed over the 

surface to prevent shear failure under the fill. A guard layer of lime will be placed on the 

surface under areas of proposed fill, with imported gravel or cobble fill placed over the 

ground reinforcement until a hard standing area above high water level is established. 

Shear failure and subsequent heave will be avoided by the use of ground reinforcement 

materials, the placement of initial gravel / cobble layers and the development of flat fill 

barriers. The sheet piling will then be extended ahead of the fill to allow construction of the 

two dock structures and the connecting embankment to the site. 

The use of sheet piling in the landward side of the bulkhead as cut-off wall will cease away 

from the dredged inlet when ground conditions are sufficiently stable enough to allow for 

the use of a battered embankment slope. The seaward front and sides of the fill dock will 

be up to 10 metres high. These sides will be provided by a sheet pile wall around the 

perimeter driven into the underlying residual soils in the deeper sections or unstable areas. 

Where a battered fill slope is used, it will be protected from scouring and wave action by 





geo-textile and rock armouring. Some PASS, may however, need to be excavated and 

transported to a dedicated treatment area on Curtis Island. 

2.11. Hydrodynamics 

The design of Construction Dock is comprised of one (1) fixed dock and two (2) floating docks, 

which are to be anchored by pipe piling (fixed dock) and mooring and fender piling (floating 

docks). 

As indicated in the attached hydrodynamics statement, it is expected that the proposed ISA / 

Construction Dock development will pose no considerable impact on coastal processes. While 

there may be instances of change to localised wave exposure and some potential instability 

and erosion in the immediately adjacent areas (or areas dredged), no adverse impacts on the 

shoreline remote from the immediate site or overall coastal processes will occur. 





3. Project Description – Materials Offloading Facility 

3.1. Overview of the MOF 

The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Supplemental Environmental Impact 

Statement (sEIS) describes the establishment of a Material Offloading Facility (MOF) to 

facilitate the transfer of materials, equipment, plant and personnel to the QCLNG site during 

the construction and operation phases of the LNG Facility. The EIS further identifies the MOF 

as the main marine component of the construction phase the QCLNG Project, as the facility will 

cater for the importation of the various modules and major modules required for the LNG 

Facility. 

3.2. Surrounding Development 

The proposed site is currently undeveloped, as illustrated in Photo 2. The site is intended to be 

developed for LNG industry purposes for the QCLNG project. 

• Photo 2 Existing Site Conditions for the MOF (Source: QGC) 

3.3. Location and Description 

The location and layout of the MOF on the QCLNG site is shown in Figure 2 below. The 

general arrangement of the MOF, as designed, includes the following berths: 

1. One (1) RO-RO berth fitted out with a ‘linkspan’ pontoon to function as the berth for 

receiving the self-propelled RO-RO vessels (which allows for all tide access from vessels); 

2. One (1) heavy shipment unloading dock that will be able to receive: 





a. Heavy cargo vessels 

b. Heavy RO-RO vessels 

c. General Construction Barges 

d. Multi-purpose vessels 

e. Other lift-on and lift-off (LO-LO) vessels; 

3. One (1) berth on a pontoon and gangway arrangement, that will receive the ferry vessels; 

4. One (1) berth for storing a vessel 

It should be noted that vessel refuelling and bunkering are not intended to take place at the 

MOF. 

The following list is a summary of the major facilities that will be installed. 

 

A steel pipe piled bulkhead, tied back and backfilled with suitable material for the purposes 

of berthing and loading/unloading self-propelled RO-RO and LO-LO vessels and non-selfpropelled 

barges; 

The floating dock for personnel ferries will be a width of 6m; 

 

 

The MOF slip will be approximately 90m clear width. This distance will allow for the 

Module/Cold Box vessels to manoeuvre in a safe manner during the docking/undocking 

operations; 

Mooring/fender piles will be provided in order to secure the vessels; 

The personnel gangway slope will be 1:12 (max) at highest astronomical tide (HAT) and 1:6 

(max) at lowest astronomical tide (LAT); 

 

 

Lighting and Navigational aids will be provided; and 

The docks will have rubber rail fenders for the vessels to rest up against during unloading 

and loading. 





• Figure 2: MOF Location and layout on QCLNG Site 





3.4. Seawater Intake Outfall 

The Seawater Intake Outfall (SWIO) piping and structure is currently designed at an approved 

(permit 25b Tidal Works), temporary, location in the APLNG turning basin area. It is 

anticipated that the SWIO will be later installed at the MOF to avoid interference with 

neighbouring project activities. The temporary, and MOF locations for the SWIO are illustrated 

in drawings located in Attachment A, below. 

The SWIO System is to be used during construction of the Queensland Curtis LNG facility. The 

purpose of the SWIO is to provide seawater to the Reverse Osmosis (RO) Facility and to 

transfer effluent streams from the RO and wastewater treatment facilities to the sea-channel 

where these effluent streams shall be discharged through a diffuser. 

The SWIO shall consist of the following facilities, herein collectively referred to as the SWIO: 

Offshore intake pump station and air supply facility, 

Onshore chemical injection facilities 

Seawater transfer line, 

Effluent stream discharge line, 

Offshore effluent stream discharge diffuser 

The seawater intake structures, piping, and outfall will be used for a maximum of five (5) years. 

No specific design considerations will be made to purposefully extend the anticipated life of the 

SWIO beyond five years. 

The intake structure, diffuser, pipelines, conduits, and appurtenances will be abandoned in 

place or removed when service from this intake and outfall facility is no longer needed. All rock 

bedding material will remain in place to avoid disturbing any Acid Sulfate Soils (ASS). 

The SWIO will be designed using the current editions of relevant Australian and International 

Codes, Standards and Guidelines. 

3.5. Proposed Works 

The permanent marine facility has been designed under the supervision of an RPEQ and has a 

design life of 20 years (Note the design life of the sea water intake / outfall system for 

construction activities is only 5 years, as indicated above). 

The proposed marine facility will be used to load and unload the following typical cargo: 

 

 

 

 

Personnel; 

Containerised bulk materials (steel, pipe, paints, insulation, piping components, electrical 

and instrumentation components); 

Break bulk shipments of oversized cargo (vessels and equipment); 

Grocery and consumables deliveries to the TWAF and offices; 





Flat bed trucks with palletised deliveries (procured fabricated items); 

Construction equipment (for example site vehicles, small scale earthworks equipment, 

cranes, trucks and manlifts); 

Construction consumables (welding gases in secured bottle racks, welding rods, hand 

tools, small quantities of pre-packaged greases and lubricants for construction equipment 

maintenance and limited quantities of fuels in self-bunded storage containers compliant to 

AS1940); 

Waste being transported by a licensed waste management subcontractor for disposal on 

the mainland; and 

Modules. 

3.6. Construction Sequence 

The sequence of construction shall broadly be in accordance with the following steps: 

 

Mobilisation to the site. 

Construction of an access road from the developed site area, through the intertidal 

area, to the hill behind the MOF. 

 

 

 

 

Clear and grub the hill behind the main bulkhead. 

Remove the mangroves at the base of the hill and behind the bulkhead wall. 

Push the materials form the hill to form a temporary bulkhead which a barge can be 

pulled up to the piles. 

Curtis Island survey control points will have been previously established and pile guide 

assemblies will be required to ensure piles are installed per the required specifications 

and dimensional tolerances. 

Commence construction of the quarry run rock fill groin for the heavy berth, in 

accordance with the approved Acid Sulfate Soils Management Plan (ASSMP). 

Barge in the piles, and offload and transport the piles to the pile laydown yard. The 

laydown yard is to be located on the cut down hill. 

 

Marine architectural calculations will be performed to properly size and source vessels 

and barges required for the installation of the final selected piling system. 

Commence piling operations using piling rigs working down both sides of the heavy 

berth, and other rigs across the main bulkhead wall. Piling may be completed from 

either land or waterside as conditions require. 

With the piled walls complete, incorporate the quarry run groin within the permanent 

plant structure. 

 

Upon completion of all of the piled walls, construct an earth fill cofferdam across the 

opening of the main berth (approximately 90m in length). 





In the cofferdam berth area, proceed with the removal of the remaining mangroves and 

excavate the PASS for removal to treatment. 

Handover excavated berth area in accordance with QGC and Contractor agreement to 

allow dredging operations (subject of a separate application) to commence. 

When dredging works have been completed, install the fender piles for the south dock. 

Relocate the floating pontoon and linkspan bridge from the Construction Dock. 

Place the completed works into service. 

• Figure 3: Work Sequence Graphical Representation 

3.7. Bulkheads 

The steel pipe piled bulkhead will be designed to be suitable for berthing and loading/unloading 

self-propelled RO-RO vessels, personnel ferries and barges. 

The bulkhead construction process will involve the installation of steel pipe piles using a 

combination of driven and vibratory means from a land rig. After the bulkhead has been 





installed it is proposed to be backfilled using free-draining granular material. Backfill material 

shall be suitable for placement inland and offshore and compaction using the selected 

methods. The in-place materials properties shall be such that excessive settlement under the 

most critical design load combination is avoided. 

3.8. Fender/Mooring Piles 

Mooring / Fender piles will consist of pilings driven to the appropriate depth, as determined 

during the detailed design phase. Mooring bollards, dolphins and fenders will be installed in 

order to facilitate selected barge / ferry berthing and mooring. 

3.9. Structures 

In order to provide for both the manual personnel working on the MOF, as well as cater for 

security demands, one (1) temporary building is to be provided near the back of the MOF, 

above the HAT, which will function both as a security office and break room. 

3.10. Navigation Aids and Marine Signage 

Safe navigation on the approaches to and from the MOF is provided by means of navigational 

aids and marine signage, to be defined during detailed engineering in consultation with 

Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ), and as needed to address those safety concerns 

identified. 

3.11. Ramps 

One form of linkspan floating ramp is proposed for the MOF and is tied onto the bulkhead wall, 

but will move with the tides allowing for the receipt of the self-propelled, RO-RO vessels.. 


Lighting will be provided on the MOF and on the floating pontoons. Permanent lighting will be 

designed for the safe operations and security of the facilities. 

Construction lighting is dynamic and dependent upon variables such as: The area under 

construction, activities to be accomplished, safe movement of personnel and vehicles and 

weather conditions. Construction lighting is typically much brighter than permanent plant 

lighting needs because of the typically higher safety risks associated with construction 

activities. In general, construction lighting must emulate the intensity of daytime conditions, 

and there is a need to provide lighting from various angles to eliminate shadows or dark areas 

which would contribute to safety risks. 

Area lighting for construction, must be widespread and consistent over the entire area where 

activities will take place, including the water surface if necessary. 

Circumstances where minimising light spill will not be practicable include: 





Lighting of the edges of structures under construction which protrude over the water. 

Workers need to clearly see the edge of the structure or workfront, and any edge 

protection placed for their safety. Lighting of the structure will be both from the top and 

from various angles to provide illumination from all sides. By need, light will be directed 

onto the water. 

As construction of jetty structures progresses from the shore out over the water, the 

water area where construction is expected to progress will be directly illuminated and 

illumination will move with the construction progress. 

 

All areas of water around the workfront where there is the potential for a worker to fall 

into the water will be illuminated to allow immediate recognition and emergency 

response to the man-overboard situation. 

Any points where boats/vessels are expected to moor will be illuminated, including 

water’s surface where the boat and mooring structure meet. 

Areas on the water around the structures under construction where vessels are 

expected to work will be illuminated to allow the vessel master to see the structure 

protruding from the water. 

Areas of the water where visual monitoring must take place will be illuminated, 

especially if visual monitoring for potential spills or failures must be maintained. 

 

Any areas where workers are expected to work from a vessel or gain access from a 

vessel to a structure, another vessel, or the shore will be illuminated, including the 

water surface. 

Unfinished structures over the water may be illuminated even when construction 

activities are not taking place to allow security personnel to visually detect trespassing 

or intrusion onto the structure. 

For permanent installations, the areas or structures to be lit are static, and unchanging, and the 

operating activities in the area are typically routine. 

Lighting will be focussed on to the areas required to limit the light spill, limiting exposure to 

sensitive receptors, the local community, mariners, and marine or terrestrial habitat. 

Management measures regarding lighting (Section 10.17, below) will be implemented during 

construction. 





3.13. ASS Strategy for MOF 

Potential acid sulphate soils (PASS) at the MOF site can be divided into three distinctive 

component zones according to the development methodology and the destination of excavated 

sediment. These component zones are: 

 

 

An access apron across the tidal flat between the extra-tidal residual landscape of the site 

and the landward edge of the small terrestrial hill (i.e. landward of the ‘battery line’). 

The actual MOF construction footprint incorporating the terrestrial hill, mangrove zone and 

an area underlying a groin projection into the near shore. 

The dredge footprint extending seaward of the area demarcated in Component Zone 2. 

A complete ASSMP has been prepared covering all three component zones, inclusive of three 

connected ASSMPs. These ASSMP include: 

 

 

 

Material Offloading Facility Acid Sulfate Soils Management Plan prepared by Coffey 

Geotechnics Pty Ltd, retained by Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemical Inc. (Component Zone 1); 

QCLNG Material Offloading Facility (MOF): Intertidal/Mangrove Zone, Curtis Island, 

Queensland prepared by GeoCoastal Group, retained by QCLNG Operating Company Pty 

Ltd (Component Zone 2); and 

A further ASSMP for the seaward portion (Component Zone 3), to be associated with the 

Dredge Management Plan (not directly applicable to the marine facilities construction 

covered by this CECP). 

3.14. Hydrodynamics 

The design of the marine facility is comprised of one (1) RO-RO berth fitted out with a ‘linkspan’ 

pontoon, one (1) heavy shipment unloading dock, one (1) berth for vessel storage, and one (1) 

pontoon and gangway arrangement for passenger ferry vessels, which are to be anchored by 

steel pipe piles. A hydrodynamics coastal process consideration statement has been 

developed, and it is expected that whilst there may be some localised changes in wave 

exposure, potentially creating minor instability and erosion of immediately adjacent areas or 

siltation in dredged areas, there will be no adverse impacts to the shoreline remote from the 

immediate site or the overall coastal processes. Furthermore, the location and configuration of 

the MOF is not expected to influence the overall prevailing coastal processes or the shoreline 

remote from the site. 





4. Project Description – LNG Jetty 

4.1. Overview of the LNG Jetty 

The EIS and SEIS describes the establishment of the LNG jetty for the loading and export of 

LNG from the LNG facility. 

The construction of the permanent marine facility (LNG jetty) for the export of LNG cargo will 

begin with the civil and concrete installation program. The marine elements of the jetty will be 

an open trestle design, and construction (and operations) will be undertaken in accordance 

with applicable industry standards as referenced in Table 4-1 below. 

• Table 4-1: Industry Standards Applicable to Construction of Marine Facilities 

Organisation 

International Maritime Organisation 

(IMO) 

British Standards Institution 

Society of International Gas Tankers 

and Terminal Operators Ltd 

(SIGTTO) 

Applicable Standard/Guidelines 

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from 

Ships (MARPOL). Latest edition with amendments and MEPC 

resolutions 

International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and 

SOLAS Amendments 2002, 2003 Edition 

British Standard Code of Practice for Marine Structures (BS 

6349) – Parts 1-6 

Installation and Equipment for Liquefied 

Natural Gas – Design of Onshore Installations 

(BS EN:1473) 

Site Selection and Design for LNG Ports and Jetties, 

Information Paper No. 14. Guidelines for Ship to Shore Access 

for Gas Carriers. 

LNG Operations in Port Areas. 





Organisation 

Oil Companies International Marine 

Forum (OCIMF) 

Permanent International Association 

of Navigation Congresses (PIANC) 

National Fire Protection Association 

(NFPA) 

Applicable Standard/Guidelines 

International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals 

(ISGOTT) (with International Chamber of Shipping and 

International Association of Ports and Harbours) Prediction of 

Wind Loads on Large Liquefied Gas Carriers (with SIGTTO) 

Prediction of Wind and Current Loads on Very Large Crude 

Carriers (VLCCs) 

Mooring Equipment Guidelines. Guidelines and 

Recommendations for the Safe Mooring of Large Ships at 

Piers and Sea Islands 

Safety Guide for Terminal Handling Ships Carrying Liquefied 

Gases in Bulk 

Guidelines for the Design of Fender Systems 

Joint PIANC-IAPH Report on Approach Channels, A Guide for 

Design (Vols 1 and 2) 

Beneficial Uses of Dredged Material – 

A Practical Guide 

NFPA 59A, Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied 

Natural Gas (LNG) 

NFPA 307, Construction and Fire Protection of Marine 

Terminals, Piers, and Wharves 

In general, construction will be undertaken as follows. 

The LNG pipe rack approach for jetty construction will be carried out by ‘Over the Top’ 

construction methods, while the loading platform and dolphins will be constructed concurrently 

using floating plant. 

Conceptually, the pipe rack construction will likely utilise a crane travelling on a rail/bogey 

system, which will drive piles and install headstocks, followed by a travelling gantry system, 

which will install and deck girders, parapets, module pipe bridges and other follow-up works. 

The loading platform and dolphin construction will be undertaken by barge- mounted piledriving 

plant and piling frame. It is envisaged that the approach pipe rack jetty, loading platform 

and dolphins will be constructed at the same time. 

As the LNG Jetty ‘Over the Top’ construction method is initiated, temporary roadways and 

equipment pads will be required for the first two jetty pile structures. This will be the only ongrade 

construction that will result in direct impact on mangrove areas working from the land. 

Due to long-term maintenance, and to prevent encroachment, the operating LNG pipe rack, 

mangroves and other vegetation will be removed in a corridor approximately 10 m either side of 

the jetty approach structure. The jetty approach structure is approximately 15 m wide, resulting 





in removal of mangroves and vegetation in a corridor approximately 35 m wide and 70 m long. 

This vegetation would be removed working from the land side through the tidal area. Outside 

the construction and operation zone of influence, care will be exercised to avoid the adjacent 

mangrove areas. 

As the heavy civil and heavy rigging construction activities of the LNG Jetty near completion, 

ancillary infrastructure will be installed, such as; terminal buildings, the LNG ship fender 

system, miscellaneous steel catwalks to the mooring and breasting dolphin structures, pipe 

installations, wire pulling, pipe testing, loading arm hydraulic tubing and instrumentation 

installations. 

The location and layout of the LNG Jetty, as well as the MOF and Construction Dock, are 

shown in Figure 4. 

4.2. Lighting 

Lighting issues for the construction of the LNG Jetty will be similar to those of the Construction 

Dock and MOF. See Section 2.10 above. 





• Figure 4: LNG Jetty, MOF and Construction Dock Location 





5. Project Description – Tidal Area Infrastructure 

The following is a brief overview and introduction to drainage facilities that are to be partially 

constructed within the tidal areas. None of these structures are marine facilities, but are part of 

the site development infrastructure (land side). General overview drawings of the facilities can 

be found in Attachment A. 

5.1. Sedimentation basins (1, 2, 4) 

These ponds collect the storm water during the Construction Phase and will continue to service 

the facility during the operation of the facility. The design, capacity and location of these ponds 

are such that the water is collected, channelled and managed to meet water outfall conditions. 

5.2. East Diversion Ditch Outfall Apron 

The east diversion ditch is located to the south of the site, adjacent to the Construction Dock. 

Its function is to direct water flow from the natural watershed areas, outside of the facility, to the 

outfall. The ditch and associated box culvert are not located within the tidal zone, but the 

outfall rock apron is within the defined Tidal Works area. The rock apron is designed to 

measure and dissipate energy from the water as it is directed to the outfall. This apron, set in 

concrete, is designed to lower the water velocity which will reduce scouring and subsequent 

transport of sediments into the harbour. The diversion ditches, located along the perimeter of 

the facility, collect rainwater from the natural watershed area outside of the property 

boundaries. The diversion ditches redirect and divert the rainwater around the site 

development area to discharge it into the harbour. 

5.3. General Site Development 

The zone for the Tidal Works area is not a straight line, but meanders along the coastal 

frontage based on natural elevation changes. The designs of the facilities along the coast line 

have been optimized to fit within the undulating tidal works area, mangrove locations, wave 

directions and other natural topographical and tidal features of the site. 

The construction infrastructure facilities include parking, staging and lay down areas. The 

permanent plant infrastructure includes roads, paving, parking and buildings. 

The shoreline of the site will be protected from erosion and stormwater run off by the use of 

sheet piling and rip-rap rock armour. 

5.4. Lighting 

Lighting during construction will be similar to that described in Section 2.10 above. 





6. Legislative Framework 

Applicable legislation, guidelines, and associated standards relevant to construction works and 

environmental protection are listed below. 

6.1. National Strategies 

• National Strategy for Ecologically Sustainable Development 1992 

• National Strategy for the Conservation of Australia’s Biological Diversity 1996 

• National Greenhouse Strategy 1998 

• National Environmental Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure 1998 

6.2. Commonwealth Legislation 

• Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 

• Native Title Act 1993 

• Australian Heritage Council Act 2003 

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Heritage Protection Act 1984 

6.3. Queensland Legislation 

• Environmental Protection Act 1994 

• Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 

• Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Policy 2000 

• Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation 2000 

• Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009 

• Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 2008 

• Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 2008 

• Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 

• Plant Protection Act 1989 

• Plant Protection Regulation 2002 

• Vegetation Management Act 1999 

• Nature Conservation Act 1992 

• Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 1996 

• Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 

• Water Act 2000 

• Fisheries Act 1994 

Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 





Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2004 

Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Act 1995 

• Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001 

• Dangerous Goods Safety Management Regulations 2001 

• Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995 

6.4. Guidelines and Standards 

Table 6-1 below provides a list of relevant standards and guidelines that are applicable to the 

construction activities at the marine facilities. 

• Table 6-1 Performance Guidelines and Standards 

Aspect 

Risk 

Water 

Performance Guidelines/Standards 

AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management – Principles and Guidelines 

National Water Quality Management Strategy – Australian and New Zealand 

Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality, ANZECC/ARMCANZ, 2000. 

National Water Quality Management Strategy – Australian Guidelines for Water 

Quality Monitoring and Reporting, ANZECC/ARMCANZ, 2000 

Monitoring and Sampling Manual Version 1 2009 For sampling in compliance with 

the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009 

National Water Quality Management Strategy – Guidelines for Groundwater 

Protection in Australia, ANZECC/ARMCANZ, 1995. 

National Water Quality Management Strategy – Australian Guidelines for 

Sewerage Systems – Effluent Management, ANZECC/ARMCANZ, 1997. 

Department of Environment and Resource Management (2009) Queensland 

Water Quality Guidelines, Version 3. ISBN 978-0-9806986-0-2 

Draft State Planning Policy Guidelines for Healthy Waters 2009, DERM. 

Standard Methods of the Examination of Water and Wastewater – American 

Public Health Association (APHA)/Australian Waste Water Association (AWWA) 

AS 2031 Selection of Containers and Preservation of Water Samples for Chemical 

and Microbiological Analysis 

Waste 

AS 1216 Classification, Hazard identification and Information Systems for 

Dangerous Goods 

AS 1678 Emergency Procedure Guides – Transport 

AS 1940 Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids 

AS 3780 The Storage and Handling of Corrosive Substances 

AS 2809 Road Tank Vehicles for Dangerous Goods 

AS 2931 Selection and Use of Emergency Procedure Guides for Transport of 


Soils 

National Environmental Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure, 

1999 NEPC. 

“Draft Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Contaminated Land in 

Queensland” (Department of Environment 1998) 

Soil Erosion and Sediment Control, Engineers Guidelines for Queensland, Institute 





Aspect 

Air 

Performance Guidelines/Standards 

of Engineers QLD, 1996. 

AS 3580 Methods of Sampling and Analysis of Ambient Air 

Queensland and EPA Air Quality Sampling Manual November 1997 

Methods and Guidance for the Modelling and Assessment of Air Pollutants in 

NSW – DRAFT February 2005 (NSW EPA) 

Approved Methods and Guidance for the Modelling and Assessment of Air 

Pollutants in NSW –August 2001 (NSW EPA) 

National Road Transport Commission/ NEPC - Stationary Exhaust Noise Test 

Procedures for In- Service Motor Vehicles, April 2000. 

Noise Queensland EPA Noise Management Manual Third Edition March 2000 

AS 1055: 1997 Parts 1 & 2 Acoustics – Description and Measurement of 

Environmental Noise 

AS 1259.2 – 1990 Acoustics – Measurement of airborne noise emitted by earthmoving 

machinery and agricultural tractors – Stationary test condition Part 1: 

Determination of compliance with limits for exterior noise 

AS 2436: 1981 Guide to Noise Control on Construction, Maintenance and 

Demolition Sites 

AS 2670.1: 2001 Evaluation of human exposure to whole-body vibration Part 1: 

General Requirements 

Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 28/01 – External Noise of Motor 

Vehicles) 2006. 

British Standard 7385: Part 1-1990 Evaluation and Measurement for Vibration in 

Buildings - Guide for measurement of vibrations and evaluation of their effects on 

buildings 


Marine 

Australian Dangerous Goods Code: Transport of Dangerous Goods 

AS 1216 Classification, Hazard Identification and Information Systems for 


AS 1678 Emergency Procedure Guides – Transport 

AS 1940 Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids 

AS 2508 Safe Storage and Handling Information Cards for Hazardous Materials 

AS 2809 Road Tank Vehicles for Dangerous Goods 

AS 3780 – 1994 The Storage and Handling of Corrosive Substances 

AS 2931 Selection and Use of Emergency Procedure Guides for Transport of 

Dangerous Goods. 

Australian Dangerous Goods Code: Transport of Dangerous Goods 

MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V 

International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea 

Port Procedures and Information for Shipping for the port of Gladstone 

Standard for Marine Construction Activities within Gladstone Harbour (MSQ) 

6.5. Licenses and Permits 

Bechtel and its subcontractors will comply with the relevant licences, permits, registrations and 

approvals obtained by QGC that are applicable to the construction scope of work. 





7. Construction Environmental Risk Assessment 

Bechtel has used a risk management process to place appropriate environmental control 

measures addressing the design and construction of the Works, and which takes into account 

the relevant construction activities, standards and reasonably foreseeable misuse, on a basis 

of observing the “Hierarchy of Controls” principles: 

• Elimination of the hazard; 

• Substitution with a less hazardous material, process or equipment; 

• Designing the equipment / process to mitigate the risk; and 

• Separation/isolation of the hazard to reduce the requirement for administrative/personal 

protective equipment controls. 

A Risk Register will be maintained electronically and will be updated throughout the duration of 

the construction activities. An initial Risk Register has been prepared for construction works at 

the ISA and Construction Dock and this is provided as Attachment B. Additional risks will be 

assessed and control measures implemented as they are identified during further development 

of Work Method Statements (WMS). 

8. Environmental Management Process 

8.1. Environmental Policy 

Activities carried out at the marine facilities will conform to the QGC Environmental Policy as 

presented in Attachment C. In order to achieve this, construction activities will be executed 

according to the following: 

• Compliance with current environmental and other legal requirements; 

• Where possible, restriction of disturbance of fauna, flora and soil on projects; 

• Prevention and reduction of waste, soil, air, water pollution and disturbance of the 

surroundings; 

• Correct handling of environmental-threatening products and limitations of their use, 

where reasonably practicable; 

• Rational use of water, energy, fuels and materials; 

• Implementation of measures to prevent environmental incidents and emergency 

situations; and 

• Encouragement of environmental awareness of all employees and subcontractors by 

education, training and written work instructions or procedures. 





8.2. Gladstone Port Corporation Environmental Policy 

Bechtel will seek to achieve the principles of the GPC Environmental Policy including: 

• Continual improvement in environmental performance by highlighting environmental risks, 

incidents, complaints or changes in legislation. 

• Action is taken to prevent or control any environmental harm that may be caused. 

• Operating in a manner that allows for sustainable development and minimised 

environmental harm to the port and surrounding areas 

8.3. Roles and Responsibilities 

Bechtel will be responsible for implementing and adhering to the obligations in this CECP, the 

QGC and GPC Environmental Policies as stated above and the management measures as 

provided in Section 6. 

Each member of Bechtel project team is responsible for conforming to applicable Australian 

and Queensland laws and regulations and for conducting work in accordance with permit 

requirements and the CECP. Specific responsibilities of project entities and personnel are 

addressed in the following sections. Furthermore, all personnel are responsible for the 

environmental performance of their activities and for complying with the general environmental 

duty as set out in Section 319(1) of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 which states: 

“A person must not carry out any activity that causes, or is likely to cause, environmental harm 

unless the person takes all reasonable and practicable measures to minimise the harm.” 

The following table (Table 8-1) provides a summary of the likely responsibilities and 

accountabilities of various parties who will have active roles in the implementation of the 

CECP. 

• Table 8-1 Summary of Roles and Responsibilities 

Role 

QGC 

Responsibilities 

Project proponent with overall responsibility for project delivery 

and commitments arising under the CECP. 

Ecological monitoring and long-term studies 

Complaints and public relations management 

Site Manager • Environmental management performance. 

• Implement company environmental policies and procedures on 

site during the construction of the works through allocated field 

personnel. 

• Provide resources to carry out their duties compliant with the 

CECP. 





Role 


• Implement corrective actions or modify practices in order to 

address any complaints received. 

• Completion of the contract works. 

Environmental Manager • Maintain a master copy of the CECP containing a record of the 

completion of planned actions, monitoring records and reports 

that are made available during audits. 

• Implement CECP requirements on site. 

• Advise Contractor Site Manager with regards to environmental 

matters. 

• Conduct site specific induction training for all personnel prior to 

commencement of work. 

• Keep conditions of licenses and permits up to date and readily 

available on site. 

• Undertake regular monitoring in relation to environmental 

management issues and verify that monitoring results are made 

available to the community consultative committees. 

• Notify QGC of any environmental incidents including any 

remedial action taken. 

• Implement adequate and accurate identification and reporting 

of any non-conformances and any other environmental issues 

that may arise during construction. 

• Direct complaints received to QGC. 

Environmental Inspectors 

(multiple) 

• Perform duties such as baseline surveys, assisting preparation 

of work plans and field compliance activities. 

• Raise awareness of potential environmental impacts to Project 

personnel such that mitigation measures and actions may be 

instituted to maintain compliance with Project requirements. 

• Review construction work plans and activities to advise and 

determine that proper and required environmental controls are 

incorporated. 

• Notify management of any circumstances that warrant agency 

notification or management action in support of effective 

environmental compliance. 

• Monitor all Field Engineering activities are planned and 

conducted in accordance with applicable environmental 

regulations and site-specific requirements. 

• When appropriate, participate in Government agency and 

authority meetings to review environmental requirements and 

compliance. 

• Conduct regular field inspections of construction activities for 

compliance with existing permits, approvals and all applicable 

environmental regulations. 

• Providing guidance to Construction Superintendents for 

resolution of environmental compliance issues. 





Role 

Superintendent 


• Conducting Environmental Training for Construction personnel 

and preparing training materials and guideline sheets to 

facilitate compliance and communication. 

• Accountable to Site Manager for execution of the Works in 

accordance with this CECP. 

• Implement the work is undertaken in accordance with the 

CECP, specifications and drawings. 

• Manage subcontractors perform work in accordance with the 

CECP. 

8.4. Reporting Requirements 

Bechtel will require its contractors to establish formal reporting as per the HSSE Incident 

Recording, Reporting and Investigation Procedure. Bechtel will report environmental incidents 

to QGC and QGC shall provide the applicable agency with any reports as required by law. 

8.5. Environmental Procedures and Forms 

Environmental procedures and forms have been prepared for to address risk and compliance 

management systems. The management tools that are applicable include procedures which 

provide instruction for specific environmental tasks for consistency in approach and quality of 

results. Environmental procedures are developed for managing issues including water 

monitoring, contamination testing, noise monitoring and dust monitoring, and are linked to the 

Work Method Statements. As need arises or as conditions change, procedures, forms and 

checklists are subject to change, independently of those listed in this CECP. 





9. EIS Risk Assessment 

QGC has conducted environmental risk assessments as part of the EIS and permit application 

process. Details of their assessment are given in this section. 

QCLNG Project marine facilities with Port Curtis covered by the EPBC Marine Facilities referral 

2008/4401 include: 

 

 

 

the Initial Site Access (ISA); 

Construction Dock; 

Materials Offloading Facility (MOF); and 

LNG Jetty. 

A summary of marine habitat within Port Curtis are summarised in Table 9-1 below (source: 

QCLNG EIS). 

• Table 9-1: Description and areas of habitat, including seagrass meadows in Port Curtis 

Habitat Type 

Area (Ha) 

% Area of 

Total 

Prominent Location(s) 

Exposed mud and sandbanks 5,144 0 Eastern side of Curtis Island, Western 

side of Facing Island 

Exposed rocky substrate 297 0.52 Curtis, Facing, Tide and Picnic Islands 

Seagrass (coastal) 7,246 12.7 Pelican Banks, Quoin Island,Fisherman’s 

Landing area 

Seagrass (deepwater) 6,332 11.1 Facing Island, Seal Rocks, West and East 

Banks 

Benthic macroinvertebrate 

communities 

(including coral) 

Open 

substrate, 

occasional 

individual 

Low 

Density 

Medium 

Density 

9,876 17.3 Outside Facing Island from Curtis Island 

to East Bank 

North-west of Seal Rocks 

Entrance to Rodds Bay 

8,606 15 Throughout the Port of Gladstone / Rodds 

Bay area 

4,099 7.2 Southern and northern side of Seal Rocks 

High 4,189 7.3 Narrow strip in channel form 





9.1. Environmental Risks associated with Marine Facilities 

Key environmental risks associated with construction and operation of the marine facilities 

include: 

• Risks associated with shipping activity – these are addressed in the QCLNG Shipping 

Activity Management Plan and are not addressed further herein; 

• Impact on inter-tidal habitat – potential impacts include: 

• Loss of habitat for migratory birds – these are addressed in the QCLNG Migratory 

Shorebird Management Plan – Marine Infrastructure, QCLNG Curtis Island and are 

not addressed in detail herein, although mitigation measures associated with 

migratory birds are included in Section 10.12; 

• Potential loss of habitat for the Water Mouse (Xeromys myoides) – these are 

addressed in the QCLNG Environmental Management Plan - Water Mouse (Xeromys 

myoides) 

• Impact on marine habitat, and especially seagrass, as a result of construction of the 

facilities – refer Section 9.2 below; 

• Disturbance of marine life by noise, especially during construction – refer Section 9.3 

below; 

• Disturbance of marine life by lighting – refer Section 9.4 below.. 

Detailed management plans addressing these and other environmental aspects are provided in 

Section 10. A high level discussion of risks specific to MNES is provided below, providing 

context for the detailed management plans provided in Section 10. 

9.2. Habitat Impacts 

9.2.1. Seagrass Impacts 

Seagrasses are true flowering plants found between intertidal and subtidal habitats. 

Seagrasses play a major role in marine ecosystem functioning including as a substrate, 

nursery area and providing shelter and food for organisms as well as physical stability of the 

coastline and seafloor. They are essential food sources for a variety of marine and estuarine 

organisms including dugongs, turtles, fish and macro-invertebrates 

Within the Port Curtis region, seagrass has been regularly monitoring by the Department of 

Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPIF) Marine Ecology Group in collaboration with the Port 

Curtis Integrated Monitoring Program (PCIMP). Within the Port of Gladstone, the following six 

seagrass species have been identified: 

• Halodule uninervis 





• Halophila ovalis 

• Halophila decipens 

• Halophila minor 

• Halophila spinulosa 

• Zostera capricorni 

A total of 7,246 ha of intertidal (coastal) seagrass beds have been identified within the Port of 

Gladstone – Rodds Bay Dugong Protection Area (DPA), with an additional 6,332 ha in 

deepwater areas (>5m Mean Sea Level) indentified to the east and south of Facing Island. No 

deepwater seagrass communities have been reported within the inner-port area. 

Port Curtis is located within the Rodds Bay Dugong Protection Area (DPA), with this area 

covering the entire coastal zone between Rodds Bay and the Narrows. 

Surveys utilised in the assessment of seagrass beds include the 2002 Port-wide baseline 

survey and the 2009 PCIMP Intertidal and Coastal Monitoring Program (unpublished) survey, 

both conducted by the DPIF. The surrounding area of the proposed ISA / Construction Dock 

marine facility, LNG Jetty / trestle, and MOF and were further confirmed through in-situ 

surveying undertaken in January 2010 1 and June 2010 2 by Vision Environment on behalf of 

QGC.. 

ISA / Construction Dock 

For the ISA / Construction, the 2002 survey report found seagrass beds in the development 

extent within the area required to be dredged. An intertidal seagrass meadow was evidenced 

to occur along the Curtis Island shoreline, comprising an area of 6.5 + 0.7 hectares, which was 

partially located (1.72 ha) within the bounds of the area to be dredged. The seagrass meadow 

consisted of isolated patches of Zostera capricorni and isolated patches of Halophila ovalis, 

with a relatively low biomass of 0.28 + 0.28gDWm-². 

The 2009 survey by contrast, indicates that the seagrass meadow which was evident in 2002 

had decreased substantially. The decrease in area of the seagrass meadow has meant that it 

is no longer present within the development extents of the proposed ISA / Construction Dock, 

but is present to the southeast of the development site, covering 2 + 0.26 hectares of the 

1 Vision Environment, 2010. Mangrove & Seagrass Assessment. Unpublished report for QGC, January 2010 

2 Vision Environment, 2010. Materials Offloading Facility, Trestle & Early Landing Areas: Marine Plants Survey. 

Unpublished report for QGC, June 2010 





intertidal shoreline. The meadow has also changed in terms of species with only isolated 

patches of Halophila ovalis remaining present, with an equally low biomass of 0.0038gDWm-². 

Although the seagrass meadows are no longer present within the development (including 

dredging) area, low cover patchy meadows in the area, such as those present in 2002, are 

likely to vary considerably dependent upon season and year. Despite the lack of seagrass in 

the 2009 survey report, the site area can be regarded as a suitable seagrass habitat, and 

therefore, it would be reasonable to assume that seagrasses may occur at the site again if the 

environmental conditions are suited to their needs 

Whilst no seagrass beds were directly located at the ISA and Construction Dock during recent 

surveys, seagrasses are transient in nature and the site can be considered a suitable habitat. 

If there are seagrass meadows located within the subject site at the time of construction they 

will be directly impacted. These impacts would result from factors such as: seabed disturbance 

from the various building works required, mooring / fender piling works, dredging, and 

associated earthworks occurring within the tidal area. Seabed disturbance will not only directly 

alter the density of the seagrass but also suspended sediment may smother seagrass beds or 

lessen light availability in the water column reducing the density and condition of the seagrass 

in the area affected. However, given the lack of seagrass cover at time of survey, and the 

extent of seagrass through Port Curtis as summarised in Table 8-1, direct impacts arising from 

construction of the Construction Dock are anticipated to be minimal . 

Extent of seagrass at the Construction Dock in the 2002 and 2009 DPIF survey and the area of 

the 2010 survey are shown in Figure 5 below 3 . 

MOF / LNG Jetty 

Surveys conducted in 2010 4 included sampling across transects in the MOF and LNG trestle 

footprint. All benthic samples collected in the Early Landing/Trestle and MOF approach 

channels yielded no seagrass or algae. These findings parallel the findings of the 

investigations undertaken by DPIF on behalf of PCIMP in November 2009 (2009 PCIMP 

Intertidal and Coastal Monitoring Program unpublished data). A more recent (June 2010) 

helicopter survey at low tide of the areas in question also revealed no plant material in the 

surveyed MOF area. Seagrass habitats were identified in the larger area during the PCIMP 

survey in November 2009, but as of June 2010, the seagrass meadow located north of the 

3 Figure taken from Vision Environment, 2010. Mangrove & Seagrass Assessment. Unpublished report for QGC, 

January 2010 

4 Vision Environment, 2010. Materials Offloading Facility, Trestle & Early Landing Areas: Marine Plants Survey. 

Unpublished report for QGC, June 2010 





MOF area is no longer present, while the seagrass meadow to the south has retreated a further 

85m offshore. 

No seagrass meadows were either recorded or observed at the MOF or LNG jetty site, 

although there are four seagrass meadows located in immediate surrounding area, with one 

located approximately 35m to the northwest and a second located approximately 35m to the 

southeast, the closest situated to the southeast of the site along the Curtis Island intertidal 

shoreline. However, given the lack of seagrass cover at time of survey, and the extent of 

seagrass through Port Curtis as summarised in Table 8-1, direct impacts arising from 

construction of the MOF and LNG Jetty are anticipated to be minimal 

Extent of seagrass at the MOF and LNG Jetty in 2009 DPIF survey are shown in Figure 6 and 

Figure 7 below 5 . 

9.2.2. Intertidal Habitat – Migratory Shorebirds 

QGC commissioned Sandpiper Ecological Surveys and Wildsearch Environmental Services to 

undertake baseline migratory shorebird surveys at the proposed QGC Liquefied Natural Gas 

(LNG) facility at Gladstone, Queensland. The surveys were undertaken as part of the QCLNG 

EIS process during October 2008, February 2009, and September 2009. Details of timing, 

methodology, survey effort and results are presented in the QCLNG Migratory Shorebird 

Management Plan. 

Survey results identified small numbers of five species, Whimbrel, Far Eastern Curlew (N. 

madagascariensis), Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica), Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles) 

and Australian Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris) were recorded foraging and/or 

roosting within the LNG facility. A Beach Stone-Curlew (Esacus magnirostris) was recorded 

flying past the site on one occasion. The maximum number of shorebirds recorded within the 

QCLNG site during a single survey was 13 at low tide on 7 October 2008. High tide counts 

ranged from three to five individuals. 

Survey results indicate that the QCLNG site (including the marine facilities) does not represent 

an important roost or foraging area for migratory (or resident) shorebirds. The site (including 

the immediately adjacent intertidal habitat) supports a very small proportion of the migratory 

shorebird population in the Curtis Coast Region (0.001%), Port Curtis (0.003%) and Upper Port 

5 Figures taken from Vision Environment, 2010. Materials Offloading Facility, Trestle & Early Landing Areas: 

Marine Plants Survey. Unpublished report for QGC, June 2010 





Curtis (0.01%) 6 . Additional low tide surveys of the QCLNG shoreline conducted in January 

2011 support the earlier findings (Sandpiper & Wildsearch unpublished). 

Sandpiper and Wildsearch 7 concluded that: 

• whilst the proposed LNG Facility (including marine facilities) may render some of the 

claypan habitat unsuitable for shorebirds this would affect a very small number (i.e. 

between 3 and 6) of individuals; 

• a substantial area of adjoining intertidal habitat will continue to be available to shorebirds at 

low tide despite the presence of marine facilities; 

• shorebirds are likely to continue to forage within the adjoining habitat, albeit in lower 

numbers; 

• lights from the marine facilities may benefit some individuals that forage near the site at 

night. 

Given this predicted minimal impact, no specific action to address loss of intertidal habitat for 

migratory shorebirds arising from construction of marine facilities is warranted. 

Notwithstanding this, actions to monitor and report shorebirds are included in the QCLNG 

Migratory Shorebird Management Plan and are summarised in Section 10.12 of this marine 

facilities CECP. 

6 Sandpiper Ecological Surveys & Wildsearch Environmental Services, 2009. QGC Queensland Curtis LNG 

Project, Curtis Island: Supplementary Surveys for Powerful Owl and Migratory Shorebirds. Report prepared for 

ERM Australia. 








• Figure 5 Seagrass at Construction Dock 





• Figure 6 Seagrass at LNG Jetty 





• Figure 7 Seagrass at MOF 





9.3. Construction Noise 

Impacts on marine fauna arising from construction noise, and specifically piling, were modelled 

for the QCLNG SEIS. A summary is provided below. 

Underwater noise models use bathymetric data, geoacoustic information and oceanographic 

parameters as inputs to produce estimates of the acoustic field at any depth and distance from 

the source. 

Five different sources were used to assess underwater noise impacts. These include an LNG 

tanker, tug boat, cutter suction dredge (CSD), and two pile-driving operations. For the 

purposes of this marine facilities CECP, the key items are the pile driving and, to a lesser 

extent CSD. The seabed parameters entered into the model were based on estimates obtained 

from core samples and seismic surveys. 

Zones of interest for the underwater noise assessment include the following: 

• area of possible physical injury: possibility that the animal may suffer physical injury 

and/or permanent hearing damage 

• area of possible avoidance: possibility that the animal may experience masking and/or 

behavioural change and/or avoid the area. 

9.3.1. Turtles 

Little is known about the source levels and associated frequencies that cause physical injury to 

a turtle. For the purpose of the assessment, frequencies are based on empirically-based safety 

ranges from studies which have examined the effects of explosions on turtles. The estimated 

received levels at which there is a possibility of physical injury or behavioural effect for turtles is 

detailed in Table 9-2 below. 

In general, it is estimated that a pressure value of 222 dB re 1µPa should not be exceeded for 

adult turtles to avoid physical injury. Hatchlings were evaluated using the same auditory 

sensory (sound) values for fish, at 198 dB re 1µPa 2 s. 

• Table 9-2: Estimated received levels at which there is a possibility of physical injury or 

behavioural effect for turtles 

Effect Possible physical injury Possible avoidance 

Peak pressure 222 dB re 1µPa 175 dB re 1µPa 

Sound level (SEL) 198 dB re 1µPa No data available 





9.3.2. Cetaceans and Dugongs 

Values which were used to assess the possibility of physical injury or behavioural effect of 

underwater noise on cetaceans and dugongs are provided in Table 9-3. They are based on the 

criteria recommended by Southall et al 8 and the EPBC Act Policy Statement 2.1 9 . 

It is estimated that to avoid physical injury to dugongs and cetaceans a pressure value of 

222 dB re 1µPa and sound level of 198 dB re 1µPa 2 .s should not be exceeded. 

• Table 9-3: Estimated received levels at which there is a possibility of physical injury or 

behavioural effect for cetaceans and dugongs 

Effect Possible physical injury Possible avoidance 

Peak pressure 230 dB re 1µPa 224 dB re 1µPa 

SEL 198 dB re 1µPa 2 .s 160 dB re 1µPa 2 .s 

9.3.3. Findings 

In general, results indicate that sound levels (SEL) from all sources will be below 198 dB re 

1µPa2.s at 2 m below the surface. That is, the level at which possible injury to dugongs, 

cetaceans, and turtles might occur. The largest sound levels will come from piling of the jetty 

and the Materials Offloading Facility (MOF) and these are highlighted in the figures below. 

The furthest distance from piling of the jetty and MOF to the zone of possible physical injury is 

55 m for turtles and 22 m for dugongs and cetaceans (see Table 9-4). The maximum 

distances between noise sources and the zone of avoidance for turtles range from 160 m to 

1,500 m, while for cetaceans and dugongs, distances range of 5 m to 205 m. 

The relatively short ranges can be attributed to the fact that the jetty and MOF pile-driving 

activities take place in very shallow water (approximately 5 m), which implies that only a small 

portion of the pile is in the water during the pile-driving and that most of the acoustic energy is 

transferred into the seabed. 

Table 9-4 summarises the maximum distances between noise sources and the zones of 

avoidance and possible physical injury for turtles, cetaceans and dugongs. 

8 Southall BL, Bowles AE, Ellison WT, Finneran JT, Gentry RL, Greene Jr CR, Kastak D, Ketten DR, Miller JH, 

Nachtigall PE, Richardson WJ, Thomas JA and Tyack PL. (2007). Marine Mammal Noise Exposure Criteria: 

Initial Scientific Recommendations Aquatic Mammals, Volume 33, Number 4, 2007, ISSN 0167-5427 

9 DEWHA (2008). EPBC Act Policy Statement- Interaction between offshore seismic exploration and whales. 

http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/publications/pubs/seismic-whales.pdf accessed December 2009. 





• Table 9-4: Furthest distance to zones of avoidance and possible physical injury 

Animal class Source(s) Furthest 

distance from 

source to zone 

of avoidance 

Furthest distance 

from source to 

zone of possible 

physical injury 

Furthest distance 

from source to 

EPBC Act policy 

level (160 dB re 

1µPa 2 .s) 

Turtles Piling at jetty 1,500 m 55 m N/A 

Cetaceans and 

dugongs 

Piling at MOF 1,200 m 55 m N/A 

Cutter suction 

55 m - N/A 

dredge 

Tug boat - - N/A 

LNG tanker and 

tug boat 

160 m - N/A 

Piling at jetty 205 m 22 m 205 m 

Piling at MOF 160 m 22 m 160 m 

Cutter suction 

5 m - 5 m 

dredge 

Tug - - - 

LNG tanker and 

- - - 

tug 

Based on these findings, mitigation measures to minimise risk of physical injury to turtles, 

cetaceans and dugong as a result of noise generated during piling for the marine facilities have 

been developed and are included in Section 10.12. 

9.4. Lighting 

Potential impacts on marine fauna arising from lighting associated with the LNG Facility, 

including marine facilities on Curtis Island, were addressed in the QCLNG SEIS. A summary is 

provided below. 

Lighting associated with the operation of the onshore facilities and marine facilities represents 

a source for potential impacts to turtles. There is no line of sight between the QCLNG Project 

LNG marine facilities and turtle nesting beaches on the seaward beaches of Curtis and Facing 

Islands, and therefore any impact would only accrue to feeding or transitory animals. Potential 

light impacts to the local turtle population are considered to be negligible, given the disruption 

to a small portion of the population. On this basis it is considered unlikely that the QCLNG 

Project would lead to a significant impact on EPBC-listed turtle species found in Port Curtis. 

This is because of the low level of disturbance likely to be caused by the Project and the 

distance to sensitive nesting beaches. 

The response of shorebirds (including EPBC listed migratory species) to lights is difficult to 

predict. Shorebirds are likely to habituate to the presence of lights, although response will differ 

between species. Migratory shorebirds are likely to inhabit the Port Curtis area during the 

period of September to April. This period includes the wet season when there would be greater 





food availability for shorebirds within the intertidal and wetland areas where shorebirds 

congregate. Those areas in Port Curtis identified as important habitat for shorebirds are not 

located near the LNG facility. Therefore, it is assumed that impacts from shielded lighting would 

have minimum impacts on the identified important roosting areas. A zone of low shorebird 

activity is likely to exist around each dock at night. The impact of lights on shorebirds is 

expected to be localised. As noted previously, Sandpiper and Wildsearch 10 have concluded 

that lights from the marine facilities may benefit some individuals that forage near the site at 

night. 

Mitigation measures to address potential lighting impacts are included in Section 10.17. 








10. Site Specific Environmental Aspects 

The environmental aspects addressed in this CECP include: 

• General Construction 

• Construction Noise and Vibration 

• Soil Erosion and Sediment Control 

• Management of Acid Sulphate Soils 

• Waste Management 

• Refuelling and Hazardous Substances Management 

• Contaminated Sites 

• Air Quality 

• Greenhouse Gas 

• Marine Water Quality 

• Weed and Pest Management 

• Marine Flora and Fauna 

• Red Imported Fire Ant 

• Terrestrial Flora and Fauna 

• Marine Pest Management 


• Mosquito and Biting Midge 

• Visual Amenity 

• Lighting 

• Traffic and Transport 

• Marine Traffic Management 

• Indigenous Cultural Heritage 

• Non-indigenous Cultural Heritage 

• Stakeholder Management 

These will be implemented subject to QGC approval of the relevant scope. 





10.1. General Construction 

Aspect 

General construction environmental management. 

Objectives 

1. Manage marine construction and worksite to avoid environmental harm and potential 

environmental harm on Matters of National Environmental Significance and in accordance with 

the Environmental Protection Act 1994. 

2. Manage marine construction and worksite in accordance with Condition of Approval for the 

Construction Dock Operational Works Tidal Permit Final Conditions (DERM and DEEDI) and 

the CECP. 

3. Avoid or limit construction impacts to the local community. 

Potential Impacts on Environmental Values 

Non-compliance with Conditions of Approval may lead to environmental harm occurring or community 

complaints. The Company’s reputation may also be impacted. 

Control Strategy 

1. Monitor compliance with the Conditions of Approval by undertaking regular audits. 

2. Follow QGC’s instructions regarding community engagement strategy for the construction phase. 

This is to incorporate an ongoing notification system to keep stakeholders informed about the 

construction and any impacts they may experience. The strategy is also to incorporate a 

complaints handling system. 

Actions 

1. The marine construction area will be maintained in a state that is satisfactory to the 

Gladstone Ports Corporation. 

2. DERM will be notified in writing by QGC, at least five days prior, of the date of 

commencement of construction of the ISA and the Construction Dock, including the date of 

expected completion of work. 

3. Marine construction worksites are to be designed to incorporate environmental management 

measures such as stormwater management features, noise attenuation and dust 

minimisation. Construction worksites are to be designed to avoid unnecessary impacts to 

local flora and fauna. 

4. In accordance with Construction Dock OPW Tidal Permit Conditions of Approval (DERM 

Condition 4) rock, stone, gravel or other material used in backfilling of the bulkhead wall will 

be: 

• Suitable for the purpose of having regard to the location of the land and to the 

proposed use of the land; and 

• Free from contaminants as much as practical. 

5. In accordance with Construction Dock OPW Tidal Permit Conditions of Approval (DERM 

Condition 5) rock, stone, gravel or other material will be managed within the construction 

footprint area. 

6. Construction vehicle access is to occur on a sealed, watered or stabilised roadway to 

minimise dust generation. 





7. Construction activities are to be undertaken in accordance with the Job Hazard Analysis 

(JHA) which is to incorporate environmental management measures for each construction 

activity. 

8. Marine plant equipment will comply with the “Standards for Marine Construction activities 

within Gladstone Harbour” as amended from time to time and available on the Maritime 

Safety Queensland website. 

9. Temporary works associated with the construction of the works are to be removed from the 

site at the completion of works. 

10. Shipping activity associated with construction and operation of the marine facilities will be 

undertaken in accordance with the QCLNG Shipping Activity Management Plan (Bechtel 

document 25566-500-GCI-GCX-0003). 

Performance Indicators 

1. No enforcement action undertaken by DERM or Council. 

2. Construction activities are carried out in a manner that does not contravene the CECP. 

3. Site inspections have been completed at the required frequency by appropriate personnel 

and records of inspection maintained. 

4. Any actions raised during site inspections are to be closed as soon as reasonably possible. 

5. Corrective actions were taken to address non-compliances. 

6. Monitoring has been carried out in accordance with the Conditions of Approval and as 

required under the CECP. The results of monitoring required by Conditions of Approval are 

recorded and reported to the administering authority when requested. 

7. Community complaints handled in accordance with the system adopted for the QCLNG 

Project, complaints are promptly attended to and closed out. 

Monitoring 

1. Regular weekly inspections of the construction worksite to determine compliance with the 

above. 

Reporting 

1. Environmental checklist completed and submitted to Environmental Manager for review. 

Defects identified during these inspections are added to the sites Corrective Action Register. 

2. Any environmental incidents or complaints are reported within 24 hours of receipt / reporting 

to the contractor HSSE manager, GPC and other agencies as appropriate. 

Corrective Action 

1. Any actions raised during site inspections are to be closed as soon as possible. The 

construction worksite layouts are to be reviewed by an environmental professional before 

work commences. 

Training 

1. Site Specific Induction. 

2. Personnel are to be familiar with the GPC Environmental Policy which will be available on 

site at all times. 





10.2. Construction Noise and Vibration 

Aspect 

A potential exists for construction noise and vibration to impact on neighbouring projects, personnel 

and the surrounding environment. Due to tidal conditions, works may be executed at times which fall 

outside of normal daylight hours; however, there are no nearby residential receptors to be adversely 

impacted from activities at night. 

Objectives 

The key objectives are: 

1. To prevent noise and vibration nuisance from construction activities. 

2. Maintain a reasonable acoustic environment for living, in particular for sleeping, and use of 

properties during construction works. 


Noise impacts to sensitive places or commercial places may cause environmental nuisance as 

described in the Environmental Protection Act 1994. 

(note that noise and vibration impacts on marine fauna are addressed in Section 10.12 Marine Flora 

and Fauna) 


When construction will involve the use of heavy equipment and noise and vibration generating 

activities, these activities will be prevented as much as practicable from being a nuisance to the 

site’s personnel and neighbours in accordance with the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 

and Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 2008. 

Prevent noise becoming a safety issue to personnel on site in accordance with the Workplace 

Health and Safety Act 1995. 

Actions 

1. Advise personnel at induction and at subsequent tool box meetings of requirements in 

regard to limiting use of audible signals, unnecessary revving of engines, unnecessary 

engine braking and generally exercising due courtesy to local residents and fellow workers. 

2. Adjacent landholders and GRC will be advised of any atypical noise events 7 days prior to 

commencement of the activities. 

3. Adjacent landholders and GRC will be advised of any excessive noise-generating activities 

which are planned to occur during evening or night time hours (between 1800 and 0600 

hours); 7 days prior to commencement of the activities. 

4. Noise monitoring will be undertaken when requested by the administering authority to 

investigate a complaint. 

5. Equipment used on site will be maintained to limit noise and vibration impact. 

6. Engines will be turned off when not in use. 





7. Limit the height from which the material is dropped into the truck when loading rock and 

other materials into trucks. 

8. Locate generators, compressors and other noise generating equipment away from offices 

and work areas. 

9. Provide appropriate hearing protection to affected workers if noise levels exceed the 85 

dB(A) limit for protection of worker’s health. 

10. Maintain awareness of construction workers in relation to minimising noise impacts from 

equipment operation. 


1. Noise and vibration not to cause an environmental nuisance at nearby sensitive or 

commercial places. 

2. No noise or vibration complaints from neighbouring properties. 

3. Noise and vibration levels meet limits specified in Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 

and Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 2008. 

Monitoring 

1. When requested by the administering authority, noise monitoring will be undertaken within a 

reasonable and practicable timeframe to investigate any complaint related to noise. 

2. The method of measurement and reporting of noise levels will comply with the latest edition 

of the DERM Noise Measurement Manual. 

3. Operators shall undertake daily pre-start checks to verify equipment is in operating 

condition. 

4. Records of plant maintenance will be maintained by the equipment owners. 

5. Complaints will be referred to QGC for follow-up and resolution. 

Reporting 

1. Records of any noise and vibration monitoring shall be retained for the duration of the 

construction activities and five (5) years after completion of works. 



1. Identify the source of the noise or vibration and cease that activity until the source has been 

altered or noise abatement measures instigated. 

2. Where possible, schedule operations so that noisy equipment is used separately, rather 

than concurrently. 

3. Complaints shall be managed by QGC. Mitigations will be implemented as directed by 

QGC. 

4. Direct that work practices be modified as necessary to reduce the duration and/or level of 





noise or vibration. 

Training 

1. Site Specific Induction 

2. Toolbox Talk – Noise 

3. Toolbox Talk – Vibration 

4. Toolbox Talk – Complaint Management 

10.3. Soil Erosion and Sediment Control 

Aspect 

Erosion, sedimentation and displacement of stockpiled material, cleared areas and waterways. 

Objectives 

To provide effective erosion and sediment control measures to mitigate the potential effects of 

construction on local waterways, land use and the general environment. 


1. To prevent sedimentation leaving the construction site. 

2. To prevent the erosion of the construction area. 

3. To prevent sediment-laden water entering stormwater or nearby waterways. 


Sediment laden run-off may enter nearby receiving waters during construction. 

Natural waterways and flow paths may be reduced due to the construction of the marine facilities. 


1. The disturbance of bed and banks surrounding the construction site will be kept to a minimum. 

2. A Sediment and Erosion Control Plan is to be developed and submitted to relevant agencies 

prior to commencement of construction. 

3. Stage excavation activities in a manner to limit areas exposed and therefore vulnerable to erosion 

and sedimentation. 

4. Erosion and sediment control structures (e.g. sediment fencing around exposed areas and 

material stockpiles, shake down grids / rubble at unsealed egress points) will be installed to limit 

erosion of disturbed areas and prevent the contamination of waterways. 

5. Upstream run-off will be diverted around areas disturbed by construction activities or where 

contaminants or wastes are stored or handled that may contaminant stormwater. 

6. Measures for the collection, treatment and disposal of contaminated stormwater and drainage 

from construction worksites and stockpile placement sites. 

7. Erosion and sediment control structures will be regularly inspected and maintained, particularly 

prior to and following heavy rainfall events. 





Actions 

1. Implement project plans 25566-100-G01-GHX-00079 “Storm Water Quality Management Plan 

– Early Works” and 25566-100-G01-GHX-00080 “Soil Erosion and Sedimentation 

Management Plan – Early Works”. 


1. Refer to project plans 25566-100-G01-GHX-00079 “Storm Water Quality Management Plan – 

Early Works” and 25566-100-G01-GHX-00080 “Soil Erosion and Sedimentation 

Monitoring 

1. As per project plans 25566-100-G01-GHX-00079 “Storm Water Quality Management Plan – 

Early Works” and 25566-100-G01-GHX-00080 “Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Management 

Plan – Early Works”. 

Reporting 








2. Remove deposited material from roadways. 

3. Review corrective action implementation for effectiveness. 

4. Provide additional training to personnel where required. 

Training 


2. Toolbox Talk – Erosion and Sedimentation Control 

10.4. Management of Acid Sulphate Soils 

Aspect 

During construction Actual Acid Sulphate Soils (AASS) and Potential Acid Sulphate Soils (PASS) 

may potentially be encountered. 

Objectives 

Manage the environmental or public health impacts associated with working in actual or potential acid 

sulphate soils encountered during earthworks. 






• Acid sulphate soils are not disturbed or excavated unnecessarily. 

• No PASS fill material will be incorporated into the fill until monitoring tests indicate that 

actionable levels of oxidisable sulphur are below Queensland Acid Sulphate Soils Investigation 

Team (QASSIT) guidelines. 

• No physical evidence in the works of acid sulphate soils on site such as yellow efflorescence on 

soil surface, iron staining of soils or water, sulphurous odour or low water pH. 

• Contaminants are not directly released as a result of construction activities to any waters or the 

bed and banks of any waters. 


Reasonable and practicable control measures will be implemented to limit disturbance and manage 

AASS/PASS where required. 

As required in the Construction Dock OPW Tidal Permit Conditions of Approval (DERM Condition 11) 

work will be carried out in accordance with an Acid Sulphate Soil Management Plan (ASSMP) 

approved by DERM, implemented over the full period of construction and for a period after completion 

of construction as defined in the ASSMP. 

Management of ASS and PASS for the MOF will undertaken in accordance with three connected 

ASSMPs, 

• Material Offloading Facility Acid Sulfate Soils Management Plan prepared by Coffey 

Geotechnics Pty Ltd, retained by Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemical Inc. (Component Zone 1); 

• QCLNG Material Offloading Facility (MOF): Intertidal/Mangrove Zone, Curtis Island, 

Queensland prepared by GeoCoastal Group, retained by QCLNG Operating Company Pty Ltd 

(Component Zone 2); and 

• A further ASSMP for the seaward portion (Component Zone 3), to be associated with the 

Dredge Management Plan (not directly applicable to the marine facilities construction covered 

by this CECP) 

Actions 

1. Where required, PASS disturbance shall be limited. 

2. Construction works will comply with management measures outlined in the QCLNG Acid 

Sulphate Soil Management Plan. 

3. PASS shall be neutralised in a timely manner following dry excavation. 

4. Measures shall be implemented to contain and treat leachate. 

5. Incorporate knowledge of location of PASS/AASS into earthworks program. 

6. ASS will be managed in accordance with the ‘Queensland Acid Sulphate Soil Technical 

Manual, Soil Management Guidelines 2002’. 

7. Neutralisation of PASS using incorporation and mixing of agricultural lime at rates 

determined from testing of materials at time of placement. 

8. Material excavated from the PASS/ASS areas shall be tested in accordance with the 

QASSIT Guidelines to confirm the presence of ASS. Material deemed to contain PASS 





shall be neutralised with lime and disposed of as per the DERM approved plan. Where 

approved, PASS will be reburied within 12 hours below Mean Low Water Springs (MLWS). 

9. Environmental Manager shall be notified immediately if suspected ASS are encountered. 

10. Management of ASS is to be confirmed by Environmental Manager following completion of 

acid sulphate soil testing. 

11. Personnel will be advised at induction of ways to identify ASS. 

12. Soils validated as neutral may be used as reclamation fill on site. 

13. Excavated PASS or AASS shall be spread in layers of 300mm loose and each layer shall be 

limited at the calculated rate. Soils will require drying and must be worked several times to 

guarantee thorough mixing of lime. Mixing shall be performed by disc plough, rotary hoe or 

equivalent. 

14. Limit treatment of ASS during foreseeable or extended periods of wet weather. 

15. Net acidity levels should remain constant or negative if treatment is undertaken of PASS 

16. pH must remain within QASSIT guidelines for existing PASS (6.5-9.0) 

17. Runoff pH should remain within QASSIT guidelines (6.5-9.0) 


1. Acid sulphate soils are not disturbed or excavated unnecessarily. 

2. Contaminants are not directly or indirectly released as a result of construction activities to 

any waters or the bed and banks of any waters. 

Monitoring 

1. Monitoring for ASS will occur in areas of ASS disturbance as specified in the QCLNG ASS 

Management Plan. 

2. Material excavated from PASS/ASS areas shall be tested in accordance with the QASSIT 

Guidelines to confirm presence / absence of ASS. 

3. Any reburial of PASS must occur within 12 hours of exposure and below MLWS. 

4. Results shall be reviewed upon receipt of the results to detect any unforseen changes to 

PASS/Net Neutralising PASS testing or treatment areas 

5. Validation sampling will be conducted following remediation or covering of contaminated soil 

and sign-off will be obtained from a qualified/certified auditor. 

6. Records of monitoring results shall be maintained and available upon request. 

Reporting 

1. Field screening and sampling results must be updated as taken and reviewed, available in a 

suitable format for inspections by the DERM. 


1. If acid sulphate soil levels exceed QASSIT levels, re-treat with Aglime and re-test. 





2. If Net Neutralising PASS is unexpectedly located, lab test and lime as advised. 

Training 


2. Environmental Awareness Training – Acid Sulphate Soils Module 

3. Toolbox Talk – Acid Sulphate Soil Impacts 

10.5. Waste Management 

Aspect 

A potential exists for environmental harm from incorrect waste management as follows: 

• Solid and liquid construction waste and organic wastes may detract from the amenity of the 

area and have the potential to contaminate land and waterways. 

• Many of the waste products associated with maintenance activities are classified as Regulated 

Waste under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and must be disposed of in the appropriate 

manner. 

Objectives 

1. To comply with the CECP, the Waste Management Plan, Construction Dock and MOF OPW Tidal 

Permit Conditions of Approval (DERM Conditions) and relevant legislation. 

2. To implement waste management principles (Reduce, Re-use, Recycle) and effective disposal 

strategies. 

3. Maintain the aesthetic appeal of the area and the habitat of the surrounding environment by 

proper handling and disposal of wastes. 

4. Identify and correctly dispose of those waste products identified as ‘Regulated Wastes’ under 

Schedule 7 of the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008. 

5. Implement Waste Tracking Procedures for those waste products identified as ‘Trackable Waste’ 

under Schedule 1 of the Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation 2000. 

6. Prevent mixing of waste streams. 


Incorrectly handled wastes could cause environmental harm and contamination. Waste disposal 

increases the burden on landfill. 


1. Manage waste in accordance with the Waste Management Plan, the Conditions of Approval and 

relevant legislation. 

2. All waste removed from the site to be removed by a person who holds a current authority to 

transport such wastes. 

3. Regulated waste will not be disposed of on site. 





4. Educate the workforce to familiarise them with waste types and management practices. 

Actions 

1. A Waste Management Plan for the activities on site will be prepared and implemented. 

2. Construction will comply with the management measures outlined in the Waste Management 

Program. 

3. Procure the correct quantities for materials for construction works to limit waste and excess 

materials. 

4. In accordance with the Construction Dock OPW Tidal Permit Conditions of Approval (DERM 

Condition 10) waste generated by construction activities will be collected and disposed of at a 

facility that is permitted to accept such waste. 

5. A waste-minimisation program will assess opportunities for reduction at source, reuse and 

recycling as well as recovery of materials or conversion of waste into useable materials. 

6. Where possible, waste containers used at the construction site will be labelled to help assist in 

the segregation efforts onsite. 

7. Source re-use options on site for waste materials, e.g. re-use waste concrete to stabilise site 

accesses, re-use timber formwork, re-use steel off-cuts where possible. 

8. Personnel shall undergo a site specific induction that includes waste management practices 

and applicable legislative requirements. 

9. Hazardous waste material generated will be segregated from other waste streams, clearly 

labelled and appropriately stored. 

10. Hazardous liquid wastes awaiting disposal, such as hydrocarbons and oils, shall be stored 

appropriately in accordance with AS1940:2004 ‘The Storage and Handling of Flammable and 

Combustible Liquids’. 

11. Waste oil will be kept in bunded area and removed for recycling by an appropriately licensed 

contractor. 

12. Dispose of wastes frequently to reduce on-site accumulation. 

13. Wastes will be segregated for recycling purposes to the level that is available within local 

government areas and by local contractors 

14. Food wastes shall be removed from site at the earliest convenience to control vermin and 

odour. Food wastes shall be stored in bins that have lids to exclude wildlife and water. Open 

skips are not recommended. 

15. Waste generated by site will be recorded in a waste register with the following information: 

Date removed from site 

Waste type 

Quantity (Litres or m3) 

Origin 

Destination 





Final fate, (e.g. recycled, burial etc) 

Reference number of waste transport certificate 

16. Waste tracking certificates (DERM approved 5 docket system) shall accompany trackable 

regulated wastes. 

17. Green waste should be reused on site wherever possible. 

18. Overall standard housekeeping will be employed so that rubbish and waste is suitably 

contained on site until disposal and is prevented from escaping into bushland, creeks, 

stormwater, and/or onto neighbouring properties. 

19. On the completion of works the site shall be cleared of all rubbish and waste be left in a clean 

and tidy condition. 

20. If required, concrete wash water from agitator trucks or concrete pumping equipment is to be 

washed out into a designated area on site. 


1. No contamination of soil, water or air as a result of inappropriate waste management. 

2. Reuse and recycling wastes on site where practically possible. 

3. Minimal odour or vermin issues including polluted water runoff into surface waters. 

4. The handling and transporting of dangerous goods occurs in accordance with the relevant 

Australian Standards. 

5. Waste management practices do not result in degradation of health to personnel or 

sensitive receptors. 

Monitoring 

1. Regular weekly inspection of the waste handling facilities to verify waste has been 

appropriately segregated 

2. Receptacles shall be checked to verify correct types of waste are being deposited in each 

relevant receptacle. 

3. Compliance with the Waste Management Plan will be audited regularly. 

4. Maintained site waste register. 

5. Regular 6-monthly audits of onsite waste disposal and recycling facilities. 

Reporting 

1. Waste register to be maintained and updated. 

2. Non-Compliance and Incident Reporting will be done and closed out by Environmental 

Manager. 

3. Waste tracking documentation will be recorded and sent to the DERM within 7 days of 

disposal of waste. Green or yellow copies will be stored in the site files with the waste 

register. 





4. Waste handling procedures will be reviewed as required to mitigate waste management 

issues or transgressions. 


1. Re-train personnel and replace bins as necessary if rubbish becomes contaminated. 

2. Amend waste management plan if required. 

Training 


2. Environmental Awareness Training – Waste Management module 

3. Toolbox Talk – Waste Management 

4. Toolbox Talk – Waste Tracking 

5. Toolbox Talk – Recycling and Reuse 

10.6. Refuelling and Hazardous Substances Management 

Aspect 

A potential exists for fuel, oil, chemicals and other potentially hazardous materials may leak or be 

spilled contaminating surrounding land and water. Contaminated soils are considered ‘Regulated’ 

under the Environmental Protection Act 1994. 

Objectives 

To limit potential construction hazards and risks for construction workers and limit the potential for 

environmental harm from construction activities. 


1. Prevent contamination of land or water on or around the site. 

2. Spills of fuel and oil are contained and cleaned up so that no environmental harm occurs. 


Incorrect storage and handling of hazardous chemicals, corrosive substances, toxic substances, 

gases, dangerous goods, and flammable and combustible liquids handled wastes has the potential to 

cause environmental harm and contamination. 

Note that potential impacts arising from marine fuel and oil spills, and management and mitigation 

measures, are addressed separately in the QCLNG Project Construction Environmental Control Plan 

– Marine Fuel and Oil Spill Management Plan 


1. The construction site is appropriately managed in accordance with the Workplace Health and 

Safety Act 1995. 

2. Fuel and chemical handling and storage will comply with Australian Standards including, AS1940: 

Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids, and AS3780: The Storage and 





Handling of Corrosive Substances. 

3. Storage tanks will be bunded so that capacity is sufficient to contain at least 110% of a single 

storage tank or 100% of the largest storage tank plus 10% of the second largest storage tank in 

multiple storage areas. 

4. Drum storages will be bunded so that the capacity is sufficient to contain at least 25% of the 

maximum design storage volume. 

5. Develop emergency response procedures, and implement in the event of accidents and 

emergencies. 

6. Provide fire and life safety measures, including ventilation, smoke extraction and fire fighting 

systems for the duration of the construction phase. 

7. Relevant spill equipment is available and in located in easily accessible areas, including refuelling 

vehicles. 

8. Relevant plant, including marine vessels, will be equipped with adequate spill response equipment. 

9. Personnel are trained to use spill equipment and familiar with disposal requirements. 

Actions 

1. Develop and implement safety measures for the construction works including strategies that 

address flood, fire and chemical hazard, communications, access for emergency services, 

response coordination and management. 

2. Develop and implement a communication with the Department of Community Safety in relation 

to emergency procedures. 

3. Where possible, minimum quantities of hazardous substances necessary for construction will 

be maintained. 

4. Report any toxic, infective or hazardous contaminants that are uncovered during the works. 

5. Personnel shall receive induction training pertaining to storage and handling procedures, spill 

response and environmental incident reporting procedures. 

6. Refuelling equipment shall be by manual operation. 

7. Fuelling and maintenance of vehicles and equipment shall comply with the relevant regulations 

and standards and it shall be undertaken at locations away from drainage systems. 

Precautions shall be in place to verify accidental spills do not escape into surface waters. Such 

precautions may include fitting equipment with Banlaw Dry-Break (or equivalent) fuel nozzles, 

use of absorbent material to soak up excess oil and use of drip trays. 

8. Signage shall be displayed in accordance with DGSM Regulation requirements. 

9. Storage of fuel, oil and degreasers shall be contained within impervious bunded areas and 

comply with AS1940 ‘The Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids’. 

10. Storage of corrosive substances shall be in accordance with AS3780 “The Storage and 

Handling of Corrosive Substances”. 

11. Incompatible chemicals, gases and hazardous substances will be segregated or separated 

where required. 





12. Smoking will be confined to designated areas. 

13. Servicing of plant will be performed in designated areas or offsite in the instance of major 

works, where any potential spills can be contained. 

14. Spill response kits will be placed at designated locations nearby to high risk activities. High risk 

activities include locations where liquid hazardous materials are stored, where refuelling and 

equipment maintenance are taking place (e.g. spill kits, absorbent pads, absorbent material, 

booms etc). The spill response kits shall be suitable for oil/fuel spills to both land and water. 

15. Impervious surfacing or drip trays will be used under stationary plant and equipment as 

required during emergency maintenance. 

16. Sand bags are to be in place at all times in front of the barge scuppers. 

17. Material Safety Data Sheets shall be maintained on site. 

18. In the event of a spill to water following actions will be undertaken: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify source of spill/leak and shut down immediately where safe to do so. 

Notify Environmental Officer / Supervisor immediately. 

Immediately inform the GPC, relevant environmental agencies and any other crew or ships 

in the immediate vicinity of the spill in accordance with SOPEP. 

Use absorbent booms and skimmers in spill response kit to soak up as much of the spill as 

possible 

Continue to soak up or skim fuel from water body until no visible slick 

Remove booms on the outgoing tide once clearance / approval has been received from 

GPC and DERM. 

Check for any injury or mortality to fish and monitor for signs of environmental harm. 

19. Spill response equipment that has been used in spill response shall be disposed of in 

appropriate regulated waste bins or in accordance with the Waste Management Program. 

20. Refuelling procedure over water: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refuelling shall only be undertaken over water in calm conditions. 

Fuel pods are self-bunded. 

Drip trays/absorbent pads are to be placed beneath hose and nozzle prior to fuelling 

activities to capture spills. 

Spill kit materials and marine booms are on hand and contain the necessary items. 

Filling points are located over a solid surface (e.g. deck), not directly over the water. 

Place nozzle in tank and commence filling (do not commence filling until nozzle is placed in 

tank). 

Monitor filling and cease before tank overflows. 

Inspect in and around plant and machinery after refuelling has ceased and immediately 

clean up any drips or spills. Immediately report any spillages to water. 

The use of mobile phones, radios or other sources of ignition are not permitted during 





efuelling operations. 

A copy of SOPEP shall be communicated to all marine based personnel and maintained on 

the water vessel at all times. 


1. No contamination of land or water on or around the site. 

2. Chemicals and fuels, including any spillage, is contained within an onsite containment 

system and controlled in a manner that prevents harm to the environment. 

3. Safe environment maintained for construction workers. 

4. Limit construction hazards and risks for construction workers. 

5. Correct disposal of contaminated products and recording of incidents. 

6. Reduction of spill volumes and frequencies. 

7. Effective and efficient clean-up of spills. 

Monitoring 

1. Regular visual inspections and job observations of refuelling on barge and of storage 

facilities. 

2. Regular weekly inspection of spill kits and re-stock when required. 

3. All incidents shall be logged, investigated and actioned in accordance with project procedure. 

Reporting 

1. Spills to be recorded and entered into the Incident Log. 

2. Waste transport certificates dockets shall be included on the waste register including 

reference to docket number, quantity of waste etc. 


1. In the event of a spill to land or water the approved site Emergency Response Plan(s) will be 

followed. 

2. Identify cause of contamination, clean up in accordance with local government regulations and 

take preventative action to limit a re-occurrence. 

3. Large quantities of contaminated soil shall be removed from the spill site and transported in 

accordance with local government regulations and the Waste Management Procedures for final 

disposition. 

4. An incident report shall be completed for any chemical, fuel or oil spills to water, and logged 

into the Site Spill Register. A MSQ Marine Incident Report will be submitted to the relevant 

authority by QGC. 

5. The Barge Master shall be notified of all spills to water in accordance with SOPEP. 

6. Restock any used items from spill kit. 





7. Oil/hydrocarbon contaminated materials will be disposed of appropriately. 

8. Contaminated soil shall be removed from the spill site and disposed of in accordance with 

Waste Management Procedures for this site. 

9. Leaking containers shall be placed on spill trays. 

10. Emergency Contacts: 

Training 

Regional Harbour Master (Gladstone) Phone (07) 4973 1200 

Marine Unit Coordinator for GPC Phone (07) 4973 1208 

DERM Pollution Hotline Phone 1300 130 372 

QPWS Phone 1300 130 372 

DPI&F Phone 13 25 23 


2. Environmental Awareness Training – Hazardous Substances Management and Spill Response 

Modules. 

3. Spill response and the application of spill response material. 

10.7. Air Quality 

Aspect 

Potential exists for air and dust nuisance to project personnel and the surrounding environment. 

Objectives 

1. Ambient air quality is maintained on the worksite, at nearby properties and in the surrounding 

area throughout the construction period. 

2. Community concerns and complaints about air quality are addressed quickly and effectively. 


Air quality impacts may cause an environmental nuisance, community complaints; excessive levels 

of dust may also pose a health concern. 


Practicable control measures will be undertaken to reduce air pollution and to prevent airborne 

contaminants created by the work from affecting the site’s personnel and nearby properties in 

accordance with the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 and Environmental Protection (Air) 

Policy 2008. 

Actions 

1. Regular watering of the construction site and access roads. Watering frequency will be 

increased during periods of high risk (e.g. high winds). 





2. Avoiding or minimising dust generating activities (e.g. stripping, excavation) during high risk 

times such as dry and windy conditions. 

3. Promptly removing and disposing of materials, mud or the like spilled onto the road surface 

which may cause a dust nuisance. 

4. Surface sealing (with gravel or other material) of internal roads. 

5. Restricting the movement of heavy vehicles to designated and restricted roads wherever 

practicable. 

6. Limiting the speed of vehicular traffic on unsealed roads. 

7. A wheel shake down pad will be installed where necessary. 

8. Take measures to limit dust-creating material (earth or similar material) is not transported 

from construction sites to roads or other areas in the public domain. 

9. Vehicles carrying bulk materials that could cause air pollution will be covered prior to leaving 

site. 

10. Encouraging reduction in engine idling during on and off-loading activities: trucks and heavy 

equipment will not idle for extended periods (e.g. longer than five minutes). 

11. As necessary, in high-traffic laydown areas, geotextile, stone or other means to stabilise the 

area will be utilised to reduce dust. 

12. Re-vegetation works, if required, and as authorised by QGC to be undertaken in a timely 

manner. 

13. Stockpile maximum height will be a function of safety, the angle of repose, and the 

available area to store the material and most importantly, the equipment which is used 

to create and manipulate the pile. 


1. No excessive dust emissions. 

2. Minimal complaints relating to air quality from surrounding areas. 

3. Visible dust clouds are limited. 

Monitoring 

1. Visual monitoring of dust emissions will be conducted and watering frequency altered as 

required. 

2. The area of construction and associated access areas will be regularly inspected to assess 

the effectiveness of dust mitigation measures. 

3. When requested by the administering authority, air quality monitoring will be undertaken 

within a reasonable and practicable timeframe to investigate any complaint related to air 

quality. 

4. Records of plant maintenance will be kept. 

Reporting 





1. Incident Reports will be prepared by Environmental Manager. 

2. Complaints will be directed to QGC for follow-up and resolution. 


1. Locate the source of the airborne contaminant (dust) problem and improve control 

mechanisms. 

2. Non- Compliance and Incident Reporting will be investigated and closed out by Environment 

Manager. 

3. Locate the source of the dust problem and cover or water the exposed areas. 

Training 


2. Environmental Awareness Training Package – Air Pollution Module. 

3. Toolbox Talk – Dust Monitoring 

4. Toolbox Talk – QGC’s Complaint Management Process 

10.8. Greenhouse Gas 

Aspect 

Emission of greenhouse gases into the air from fuel usage. 

Objectives 

Keep emissions from plant and equipment as low as practically possible. 


Practicable control measures will be undertaken to reduce air pollution and to prevent air borne 

contaminants created by the work from affecting the site’s personnel and neighbours, including any 

adjacent bushland, in accordance with the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 and 

Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 2008. 

Actions 

1. Schedule deliveries of construction materials and/or disposal of waste materials to limit the 

length and number of trips required, by ensuring full loads and sourcing materials locally 

where practicable. 

2. Vehicles, plants and equipment will be maintained and operated according to 

manufacturer’s instructions. 

3. Limiting travel to necessary trips. 

4. Enforcing speed limits. 

5. Turn off vehicles, plant and equipment rather than allowing to idle when not required. 






1. No visible emissions from construction equipment (clouds of smoke). 

Monitoring 

1. Visual inspections will be undertaken to verify that air borne contamination mitigation 

measures are appropriate to weather conditions and work being undertaken at the time. 

Reporting 

1. Records of fuel use will be maintained onsite. 


1. Locate the source of the air borne contaminant problem and improve control mechanisms. 

2. Complaints will be directed to QGC for follow-up and resolution. 

Training 


2. Toolbox Talk – Greenhouse Gas Emissions 

3. Toolbox Talk – Complaint Management 

10.9. Marine Water Quality 

Aspect 

A potential exists for the contamination of marine surface waters as follows; 

Spills or leaks during fuelling and maintenance of vehicles and equipment or leakage from 

hydrocarbon storage areas may contaminate the surrounding surface waters. 

Surface water runoff and discharge waters may enter the surrounding surface waters. 

Sewerage facilities may lead to water pollution and odour nuisance. 

Objectives 

1. Superintendent shall implement adequate control measures to prevent the construction work from 

adversely impacting on the water quality of natural drainage systems and stormwater. Such control 

measures shall be in accordance with the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009. 

2. No discharge of sediment or oil and grease to waterways from site. 

3. Uncontrolled discharge of sewage does not occur. 

4. Protect the visual amenity of the wider Project area for recreational users. 

Potential Impact to Environmental Values 

1. Sediment laden run-off may enter nearby receiving waters during construction. 

2. Hydrocarbon run-off may occur if spills are not adequately contained and construction equipment is 

not maintained. 





3. Natural waterways and flow paths may be reduced due to the construction activities. 


1. Monitor water quality prior to any discharges from stormwater detention basins where installed. 

2. Construction activities will be undertaken in compliance with the Conditions of Approval and the 

CECP. 

3. Water quality complies with stormwater release limits outlined in the Stormwater Management 

Plan. 

4. Limit potential sources or pathways for contaminants to enter surrounding waters. 

5. Suitable plant and equipment are used during construction to limit turbidity in tidal waters. 

Actions 

1. Install control measures such as contours and shallow diversion channels to prevent, as far 

as practicable, large amounts of stormwater eroding banks and sediment entering the marine 

environment. 

2. Where possible, clear runoff from undisturbed areas shall be directed around the disturbed 

areas. 

3. In accordance with the Construction Dock OPW Tidal Permit Conditions of Approval (DERM 

Condition 3 and 4) rock, stone, gravel or other material used in the backfilling of the bulkhead 

wall will be: 

a. suitable for the purpose having regard to the location of the land and to the proposed 

use of the land; and 

b. free from contaminants, as much as practicable. 

All rock, stone, gravel or other material shall be managed within the construction footprint area. 

4. Following major rainfall events, the performance of erosion and sediment control devices and 

the quality of water runoff leaving the site will be inspected. 

5. As required, runoff shall be contained within controlled detention systems, prior to discharge. 

6. Storage of fuel, oil and degreasers shall comply with AS1940 ‘The Storage and Handling of 

Flammable and Combustible Liquids’. 

7. Storage of corrosive substances shall be in accordance with AS3780 “The Storage and 

Handling of Corrosive Substances”. 

8. Fuelling and maintenance of vehicles and equipment shall comply with the relevant 

regulations and standards and it shall be undertaken at locations away from drainage 

systems. 

9. Spill response kits will be placed at designated locations nearby to high risk activities. High risk 

activities include locations where liquid hazardous materials are stored, where refuelling and 

equipment maintenance are taking place (e.g. spill kits, absorbent pads, absorbent material, 

booms etc). The spill response kits shall be suitable for oil/fuel spills to both land and water. 

10. In the event of a spill to water following actions will be undertaken: 





Identify source of spill/leak and shut down immediately where safe to do so. 

Notify Supervisor immediately. 

Immediately inform the GPC, relevant environmental agencies and any other crew or ships 

in the immediate vicinity of the spill in accordance with SOPEP. 

Use absorbent booms and skimmers in spill response kit to soak up as much of the spill as 

possible 

Continue to soak up or skim fuel from water body until no visible slick 

Remove booms on the outgoing tide once clearance / approval has been received from 

GPC and DERM. 

Check for any injury or mortality to fish and monitor for signs of environmental harm. 

11. Water which is contaminated by fuels, oil, chemicals or hazardous waste shall not be 

discharged into surrounding marine waters. Such liquids shall be cleaned up using spill 

response materials and placed in drums and disposed of in accordance with Local Authority 

and Government regulations. 

12. QGC to notify GPC, DERM, and/or Gladstone Regional Council where the incident is of the 

nature that requires notification under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and associated 

policies (i.e. material or serious environmental harm). 

13. Concrete trucks are to be washed in designated, lined and contained wash out areas. 

14. Major services of equipment will be performed off site where practically possible. 


1. No discharge of sediment or oil and grease to waterways from site. 

2. No visible evidence (i.e. sediment plumes or oily sheens) of water quality impacts as a result 

of marine construction activities. 

3. Compliance with Queensland Water Quality Guidelines prior to any discharge into 

surrounding surface waters. 

Monitoring 

1. Water quality monitoring and sampling shall be undertaken, if required, following a major 

incident (e.g. spill/leak of hydrocarbons to sensitive marine environment or release of 

contaminated waters) to monitor any changes to water quality that can be attributed to 

construction impacts. 

2. Visual inspections or work areas to verify spills/leaks are rectified and cleaned promptly. 

3. Visual inspections to verify that appropriate control measures are in place to suit the 

construction activities taking place at the time. 

4. Incidents shall be logged in the Environmental Incident Register, investigated and actioned in 

accordance with the Incident Reporting Procedure. 

Reporting 

1. Incidents shall be logged in the Environmental Incident Register, investigated and actioned in 





accordance with the Incident Reporting Procedure. 


1. If oil or grease is detected the source shall be identified and equipment fixed. Where feasible 

the oil or grease shall be captured and placed in drums on the barge for removal from site in 

accordance with GPC requirements or Local Environmental Authority Regulations. 

2. Provide additional training to personnel where required. 

3. If pH levels are out of desired range, chemical treatment with lime, bicarbonate, CO2 or other 

means will be utilised to maintain a range of 6.5 to 8.5. 

Training 


2. Toolbox Talk – Water Quality Monitoring 

3. Spill response and the application of spill response material. 

10.10. Weed and Pest Management 

Aspect 

Clearing of native vegetation and disruption to surrounding areas may increase the threat of weed 

infestation from declared weeds already existing on or surrounding the site and other noxious 

weeds may be introduced to the area. 

Objectives 

To prevent the spread or introduction of pest and weed species as a result of construction activities. 


Potential for environmental harm as a result of pest infestation. 


1. Limit the possibility of declared weed growth on site by reducing clearing of native vegetation 

where possible. 

2. Control the introduction of declared weeds by reducing possible sources of weed seeds 

potentially introduced to site. 

Actions 

1. Implement project plan 25566-100-G01-GHX-00047 “Weed, Pest and Quarantine 

Management Plan” 


1. Reduction in weed species occurring on site. 

2. No spreading of existing weeds on site. 





3. No pest infestations on site. 

4. Vehicles entering site to be free of weeds and weed seeds. 

Monitoring 

1. As per project plan 25566-100-G01-GHX-00047 “Weed, Pest and Quarantine Management 

Plan”. 

Reporting 


Plan”. 



Plan”. 

Training 


2. Environmental Awareness Training – Weeds and Pest Management Modules. 

3. Toolbox Talk – Weeds. 

10.11. Terrestrial Flora and Fauna 

Aspect 

Construction of the marine facilities will require some clearing of terrestrial vegetation and 

disturbance of fauna. 

Objectives 

To minimise impacts on abundance and distribution of flora and fauna as a result of construction 

activities. 


Protective measures will be undertaken and monitored to verify that terrestrial flora and fauna are 

protected during the construction process. 

Actions 

1. Activities will only be undertaken in approved construction areas to avoid damage to terrestrial 

plants. 

2. Vegetation authorised for clearing will be clearly marked by QGC consultants. 

3. Clearing will be monitored by suitably qualified QGC consultants. 

4. Vehicle access to sensitive areas, such as salt marshes, mudflats, mangroves and riparian 

zones, will be restricted to the minimum practical. 





5. Notification will be given to DERM should any plants outside the permitted clearing zone be 

damaged or disturbed. This will be entered in an Incident Register. 

6. Fauna will be managed by QGC in accordance with the QGC Species Management Plan. 

7. Pre-clearance surveys will be conducted by QGC to assess and potentially relocate animals 

(as appropriate) inhabiting the construction area prior to vegetation clearance. 

8. If applicable, recorded roosting and nest sites of the Powerful Owl and Barking Owl within the 

clearing footprint will be protected where practicable. 

9. If applicable, protocols for hollow bearing tree removal to minimise or avoid injury to arboreal 

fauna will be implemented during construction. 


1. No unauthorised clearing 

2. Low disturbance to water quality outside the construction area 

Monitoring 

1. Visual assessment to verify no clearing outside the approved construction area. 

2. Clearance of vegetation will be monitored by appropriately qualified QGC personnel. 

Reporting 

1. Monthly report on activities to DERM by QGC ecologist. 


1. Where disturbance is impacting on the surrounding environment the work methods will be 

assessed to reduce impacts. 

Training 


2. Toolbox Talk – Terrestrial Flora and Fauna 

10.12. Marine Flora and Fauna 

Aspect 

Marine plants (mangroves, salt couch, seagrass) are protected by legislation unless otherwise 

permitted under a permit / licence. 

A potential exists for environmental damage that would affect marine flora and fauna as follows; 

• Areas immediately around the periphery of the construction works may suffer from degradation 

and native flora and fauna may be dispossessed. 

• Construction activities may affect the vegetation on the banks of watercourses. 

• All native fauna are protected by law. 

Objectives 





1. To protect marine flora and fauna, and especially EPBC listed species including migratory 

shorebirds, dugong, turtles and cetaceans, from direct or indirect damage. 

2. To comply with the CECP, MOF and Construction Dock OPW Tidal Permit Conditions of Approval 

(DEEDI Conditions) and relevant legislation. 


Protective measures will be undertaken to verify that marine flora and fauna are protected during the 

construction process. . In line with best practice, these include implementation of one or a combination 

of the following: 

Note that potential impacts and specific control strategies for the EPBC listed Water Mouse (Xeromys 

myoides) and migratory shorebirds are addressed separately in the: 

• QCLNG Environmental Management Plan - Water Mouse (Xeromys myoides) and 

• Migratory Shorebird Management Plan – Marine Infrastructure, QCLNG Curtis Island. 

Actions 

1. In accordance with the Construction Dock OPW Tidal Permit Conditions of Approval (DEEDI 

Condition 4) three signs will be displayed around the development site in locations clearly visible 

to the public for at least five business days prior to the commencement, during and five days 

after the removal, destruction or damage of marine plants. 

2. Construction activities in marine areas will be undertaken in as short a timeframe as practicable 

to minimise disturbance. 

3. Vessels will abide by the Port of Gladstone vessel speed restrictions and exclusion zones. 


Condition 5) the boundaries of the approved on-shore marine plant clearing works will be 

adequately marked (e.g. with corner pegs). 


Condition 7) marine plant disturbances will be performed in such a manner to minimise impacts 

and limit direct or in-direct disturbance of damage to adjacent tidal or marine plants. 


Condition 8) cleared marine vegetation will be removed from the inter-tidal zone. 


Condition 9) marine plant disturbance within the works buffer zone will be restricted to that area 

required to support construction works. 


Condition 10) any tidal land profiles disturbed within the works buffer zone will be restored to 

pre-works levels and prepared, managed and protected to promote natural regeneration upon 

completion of the Construction Dock works. 

9. External lighting will be located as necessary to comply with occupational health and safety 

requirements while minimising where practicable light spill into the marine environment. 

10. Light disturbance to marine turtles will be minimised to that required for safe construction. 





11. Project vessels will have a Ship Board Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) and carry an oil 

pollution spill kit. 

12. Food scraps and other putrescible wastes from vessels will be disposed of in accordance with 

MARPOL 73/78 Annex V (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 

[Garbage]). 

13. Personnel will be trained to spot megafauna during the course of work. Megafauna identified 

will be reported to QGC for formal tracking and documentation. 

14. Pursuant to SEWPAC’s request of 7 October 2011 under Condition 31 of approval EPBC 

2008/4401, the following procedures will no longer apply: 

The proposed management measures will be used to mitigate potential impacts during 

piling. In line with best practice, these include implementation of one or a combination of the 

following: 

Prior to commencement of activity carry out observation for marine megafauna within a 

zone of 250 m for megafauna for a period of 20 minutes. 

Personnel will be trained to spot marine fauna during the course of work. QGC will be 

notified if marine fauna are spotted within the work zone. 

If megafauna are observed within the zone, commence a slow start to operations 

gradually building to full activity over a 15-minute period to allow any unseen megafauna 

time to exit the zone. 

During operations maintain a watch for megafauna; if they approach within 250 m 

operators are to be advised and to prepare to stop activities if animals continue to 

approach within 100 m. 

 

 

Exclusion zones of 22m for cetaceans and dugongs and 55m for turtles will be used. 

If a procedural stop is required, then recommencement follows the steps above. 

Night time piling would normally occur as a continuous operation following on from daytime 

piling i.e., less than one hour between consecutive hammering noise emissions will qualify 

night-time piling to be conducted under normal circumstances. If a start up sequence (soft 

start) is required (i.e., if piling noise has ceased for 1hr or more) then the relevant Conditions 

in the EPBC Act Policy (2.1) adapted for local marine megafauna will apply. 

Provided there have not been three (3) or more megafauna-caused shutdowns (i.e, 

sightings within 100m) in the previous 24hrs. 

Megafauna have not been spotted within the 250m exclusion zone in the last 2hrs 

before sundown. 

Frequent daytime sightings of megafauna within the 250m exclusion zone (i.e, more 

than three (3) within 24hrs) while piling operations are underway would trigger the 

proponent to contact SEWPC to discuss appropriate additional provisions for night-time 

piling activity, before night-time piling would recommence. 

For night-time operations, if there have been no procedurally required stoppages during the 

preceding day, no observation requirements are imposed. 

The following procedures, requested by SEWPAC on 7 October 2011 pursuant to Condition 





31 of approval EPBC 2008/4401 will apply in relation to pile driving from marine plant upon 

approval of this revision of the plan: 

 

 

 

 

Pile driving will only be conducted during daylight hours, except in the event of a pile 

being in an unsafe state at dusk. In these circumstances work may continue until 

the individual pile is made safe before piling is ceased for the evening. 

A marine mammal and sea turtle observation zone of 500m in radius from the noise 

emitting source will be established. During periods when pile driving is planned to 

occur, each morning before work begins, a wildlife lookout shall inspect the marine 

mammal and sea turtle observation zone for 30 minutes if the work is occurring in 

water deeper than 2 m. The same procedure will be followed after work has ceased 

for more than two hours and prior to it beginning again. 

Prior to the commencement of full power pile driving, ‘soft start’ procedures that 

slowly ramp up the intensity of noise emissions over a period of no less than 15 

minutes will be employed. These soft start techniques may include ‘fairy’ taps or 

alternative means of alerting and dispersing marine fauna such as broadcasting 

noise simulations of pile driving. Noise attenuation measures such as an air bubble 

curtain may also be used. 

Pile driving shall not commence if a marine mammal or sea turtle is within 500m. If, 

after pile driving has commenced (including under soft start procedures), a marine 

mammal or sea turtle is observed within 100m of the noise emitting source, then pile 

driving shall cease. 

QGC notes that while these procedures will reduce daily noise from marine facilities 

construction, the overall period of construction, and therefore environmental disturbance, will 

be extended by several months. QGC reserves it rights under Condition 27 of approval 

EPBC 2008/4401 to submit a further revision of this plan for the Minister’s approval with a 

view to providing a further assessment of the environmental effects of night time piling and 

proposing appropriate mitigation measures to address them. The objective of any further 

submission will be to reduce the overall period of environmental disturbance associated with 

marine facilities construction. 

15. Ballast water management and associated marine pest management will be undertaken in 

accordance with the Weed, Pest and Quarantine Management Plan (project plan 25566-100- 

G01-GHX-00047). 

16. Basic information (e.g. pictures of common species) on migratory shorebirds will be 

included in the site induction, and personnel will be encouraged to report any large (>10 

individuals) flocks of shorebirds observed on the intertidal mudflats or claypan to 

supervisors and/or environmental staff. 

 

 

QGC environmental staff shall follow-up these reports by conducting a site inspection as 

soon as practicable. Species diversity and the number of individuals should be recorded 

during each inspection. 

Records shall be kept by QGC using the standard Shorebirds 2020 datasheet available 

at www.shorebirds.org.au/counting-shorebirds/forms-instructions/. Shorebirds that 

cannot be identified using binoculars shall be photographed and images sent to QGC 





who will engage an experienced ornithologist/ecologist for identification. 

QGC environmental specialists shall inspect sediment ponds once/month at high and 

low tide between December and April in the first 12 months after construction 

commences. QGC will pass the data to GPC for inclusion in the Curtis Coast Regional 

Shorebird Monitoring Report if these surveys regularly (>50% of samples) record flocks 

of 10 or more individuals. 

17. Pursuant to SEWPAC’s request of 7 October 2011, the following procedure is modified as 

follows and will take effect upon approval of this revision of the plan: 

In the event of observation of any injury to or mortality to any animal the Environmental 

Manager is to be notified immediately. If the animal is an EPBC listed species, the 

Environmental Manager is to notify QGC as soon as practicable and no later than 24 hours 

after the first sighting of the injured or deceased animal. 

Notification to QGC is to include: 

 

 

 

 

Date, tTime and location of first sighting of the animal; 

Species; 

Status: injured / dead, any apparent injuries (if safe to obtain this information); 

If possible, cause of injury or mortality; 

Any actions undertaken to date, and any further corrective action planned. 

Note that following notification to QGC of the injury to, or mortality of, an EPBC listed species, 

QGC will undertake notification to SEWPC. 


1. No damage to marine flora and fauna outside the construction area. 

2. Low disturbance to water quality outside the construction area. 

Monitoring 

1. In accordance with applicable permit conditions, monitoring of the tidal land profile regeneration 

will be carried out by QGC for a period of five years from the completion of the works. 

2. In accordance with applicable permit conditions, the health and structure of mangrove and other 

marine plant communities within and adjacent the works buffer zone will be monitored by QGC 

during for a period of 12 months from completion of tidal works construction activity. 

3. Monitoring for shorebirds by QGC as specified in Action 17 above 

Reporting 

1. Visual assessments of water quality will be done on a regular basis. 

2. QGC shall provide monitoring reports of natural regeneration biannually to the Manager, 

Planning and Assessment (South) Fisheries Queensland and other agencies as required by 

permit conditions, or as part of overall ecological monitoring programmes. 

3. Reporting of shorebirds species and diversity as outlined in Action 17 above (QGC activity). 





4. Reporting observations of injury to or mortality of any MNES listed species, as outlined in Action 

18 above. 


1. Where disturbance is impacting on the surrounding environment the work methods will be 

assessed to reduce impacts. 

Training 


2. Toolbox Talk – Marine Plants 

10.13. Marine Pest Management 

Aspect 

Mobilising of plant and equipment into the marine environment has the potential to introduce marine 

pests e.g. release of non-native mussels in uncontained ballast water. 

Objectives 

Prevent introduction and proliferation of marine pests in order to maintain existing surrounding 

ecosystems and maintain environmental quality. 

Potential Impact to Environmental Values 

Potential for environmental harm, including potential harm to the World Heritage Values of the Great 

Barrier Reef Marine Park World Heritage Area, as a result of marine pest infestation. 


1. Limit the introduction and proliferation of potential pests through containment systems and MSQ 

clearances in compliance with statutory and approval requirements. 

Actions 

1. Personnel shall receive induction training pertaining to the reporting of potential pests within 

the construction area. Follow up training will be undertaken at toolbox meetings if required. 

2. The disturbance area shall be clearly marked, including buffer zones. 

3. Limit disturbance to approved construction areas only. 

4. Entry to exclusion zones is not permitted by unauthorised personnel. 

5. Vehicles brought to site from known weed infested areas shall be washed free of 

accumulations of dirt and organic matter. 

6. All personnel shall receive induction training pertaining to the management of marine flora 

and fauna and protected areas on site. Follow up training will be undertaken at toolbox 

meetings if required. 

7. Ballast water management and associated marine pest management will be undertaken in 





accordance with the Weed, Pest and Quarantine Management Plan (project plan 25566-100- 

G01-GHX-00047). 


1. No introduction of pests or non-native flora and fauna as a direct result of construction 

activities. 

Monitoring 

1. Regular visual inspections of the site to verify no introduced pests. 

2. Any suspected marine pests shall be reported to QGC. 

Reporting 

1. Any suspected marine pests should be recorded by QGC and reported to the DPIF and GPC. 

2. Any disturbance outside the designated work area is to be reported. 


1. Reinstatement of area if works are beyond limits of construction. 

2. Assess the potential for environmental harm as a result of the pest infestation, in consultation 

with relevant agencies, and determine if further action measures are required. 

Training 


2. Toolbox Talk – Marine Pests 

10.14. Red Imported Fire Ant 

Aspect 

Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA) may be introduced to site in high risk items including imported fill, 

construction machinery, hay bales, potted plants or other landscaping materials. They are a 

serious menace to people, property and the natural environment. Bites are very painful causing 

blistering and sometimes an allergic reaction. 

Objectives 

To prevent the spread or introduction of Red Imported Fire Ant as a result of construction activities. 


1. Use staff awareness to assist in identification of Fire Ant colonies. 

2. Liaise with statutory bodies to assist in the eradication of RIFAs. 

Actions 

1. Where required Biosecurity Queensland – Department of Employment, Economic 

Development and Innovation (DEEDI) shall be contacted to carry out an initial site 





inspection and make sure that an Approved Risk Management Plan is in place. 

2. Personnel will receive induction training to increase awareness and assist in identification 

of RIFAs. 

3. Activities on site shall be undertaken in accordance with the Approved Management Plan 

(ARMP 3540). 

4. Environmental Manager shall verify that DEEDI have not imposed any restrictions on 

movements from the site. If restrictions have been imposed, all instructions will be 

followed. 

5. Verify that if high risk items such as materials or machinery are being brought to site from a 

Fire Ant Restricted Area that a DEEDI approved Movement Certificate is supplied. In the 

event that a certificate cannot be supplied, entry to the site will not be permitted. 

6. Verify that suppliers of high risk materials or restricted items have an Approved Risk 

Management Plan. A copy of all suppliers’ Approved Risk Management Plans shall be 

maintained on site. 

7. All earthmoving machinery and light vehicles brought to site from areas known to be 

infected with RIFAs shall be washed free of accumulations of dirt and organic matter and 

inspected before mobilisation to site. Note - currently all plant and machinery mobilised 

from South East Queensland meet this criteria. 

8. All subcontractors / suppliers and plant owners / operators shall be provided with 

information regarding the responsibilities in terms of fire ant management. 

9. If RIFAs are suspected, nests will not be disturbed as this may encourage the colony to 

move. A potential RIFA infestation will be reported to DEEDI. 

10. Approval shall be obtained from DEEDI prior to removing any high risk or restricted items 

from the site. A fire ant declaration form or movement certificate will be required to 

accompany these materials to their destination. 

11. Personnel will be trained to identify RIFAs during a site specific induction as follows: 

 

 

Small, reddish-brown ants (2 – 6 mm long) that are very aggressive when disturbed. 

Nests commonly appear as dome-shaped mounds up to 250 mm high with no obvious 

opening. However, RIFAs may also build less obvious nests in potted plants and in or 

under other items stored on the ground (eg. soil, organic mulches, potting mixes, baled 

hay & straw, building and landscaping materials and equipment). 


1. No introduction of fire ant colonies on site. 

Monitoring 

1. DEEDI inspection of site conducted where required. 

2. Weekly visual assessment of site to identify any ants that meet the identification criteria. 

3. High risk or restricted items coming to site shall be inspected. 





4. Remain vigilant and keep an eye out for RIFAs and their nests. 

Reporting 

1. All fire ant presence on site is to be reported to the Environmental Officer and DEEDI. 

2. Copies of all DEEDI approved Movement Certificates shall be maintained in project files. 

This documentation shall be maintained for a minimum period of 12 months. 


1. Identify if the RIFAs were introduced and take measures to prevent a re-occurrence. 

2. Develop an action plan in consultation with the DPI&F and implement on site 

Training 

Biosecurity DEEDI Call Centre Phone 13 25 23 

RIFA Control Centre Phone (07) 3310 2907 


2. Environmental Awareness Training – RIFA and Pest Management module 

3. Toolbox Talk – RIFAs 

10.15. Mosquito and Biting Midge 

Aspect 

Mosquitoes and biting midge present environmental, workplace health and a general public health 

concern. 

Objectives 

To undertake construction activities such that potential health impacts on personnel and nearby 

sensitive receptors arising from mosquitoes and biting midges are limited. 


1. The work areas will be assessed prior to undertaking works and on an informal basis to identify 

potential breeding sites. 

2. Controls plans will be based on, and conform to, the DERM Mosquito Management Code of 

Practice for Queensland. 

Actions 

1. Implement project plan 25566-100-G01-GHX-00056 “Mosquito and Biting Management 

Plan”. 


1. Minimise production of potential mosquito and biting midge breeding sites resulting from 

construction activities. 





Monitoring 

1. As per project plan 25566-100-G01-GHX-00056 “Mosquito and Biting Management Plan”. 

Reporting 

1. As per project plan 25566-100-G01-GHX-00056 “Mosquito and Biting Management Plan”.. 


1. As per project plan 25566-100-G01-GHX-00056 “Mosquito and Biting Management Plan”. 

Training 


10.16. Visual Amenity 

Aspect 

Maintaining the visual amenity of the marine facilities and surrounding area. 

Objectives 

To reduce as much as practicable potential impacts on visual amenity associated with the 

construction of the marine facilities, and in particular the impact on the world heritage values of 

“aesthetics and natural beauty” of the GBRWHA area (noting that these world heritage values are 

already attenuated by the presence of Port of Gladstone industrial elements in the viewshed, and that 

the Gladstone Port is not ‘‘pristine’’ nor representative of the “exceptional natural beauty” assigned to 

the World Heritage and National Heritage values). 


1. Construction areas will be maintained in a safe, neat and orderly manner. 

Actions 

1. To limit the potential impacts on visual amenity during construction areas will be 

maintained in a safe, neat and orderly manner. 


1. Minimise visual impact on surrounding areas (residential/marine). 

2. No complaints regarding visual amenity from construction activities. 

Monitoring 

1. Monitoring of complaints on visual amenity will occur throughout construction (QGC 

activity). 

Reporting and Corrective Action 

1. Non-compliance and Incident reporting will be investigated and closed out by 

Environmental Manager. 






Training 



Aspect 

Lighting will be required for some construction activities for safe operations and may impact on the 

surrounding neighbours, mariners and marine fauna. 

Objectives 

To reduce as much as practicable lighting impacts on sensitive receptors, including EPBC listed 

marine fauna including migratory shorebirds, dugong, turtles and cetaceans. 

Lights used on the Construction Dock and Material Off-loading Facility are installed to reduce lightspill 

over intertidal areas which may be habitat for EPBC listed migratory shorebirds 


Construction lighting at the ISA/Construction Dock may be visible by the surrounding neighbours, 

mariners and marine fauna. 


Lighting design guidelines will be developed and implemented. 

Actions 

1. Lighting will only be available for the duration of the illumination requirement. 

2. Vehicular roadways will not be lit unless necessary. Low or ground level reflectors and 

reflective road lines will be utilised instead. 

3. As far as practicable lighting (with the exception of emergency lighting) will be localised. 

4. Permanent lighting will comply with lighting design guidelines. 

5. Lights will be directed away from the Port of Gladstone to the extent possible. 

6. External lighting will be located as necessary to comply with occupational health and safety 

requirements while minimizing where practicable light spill into marine environment. 

7. Measures that will be implemented to mitigate against the attraction of marine fauna into 

the work area and surroundings will be the following: 

 

 

External lighting located as necessary to comply with occupational health and 

safety requirements while minimising where practicable light spill into the marine 

environment. 

Light disturbance to marine turtles will be minimised to that required for safe 

construction 

Food scraps from vessels will be disposed of in accordance with MARPOL 73/78 





Annex V (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 

[Garbage]), and land based work adjacent to the water will have waste stored in 

suitable receptacles, and be removed on a minimum once daily basis. 



1. Comply with lighting standards for permanent lighting design. 

2. Minimal complaints regarding lighting from surrounding residential and marine uses. 

Monitoring 


Reporting 

1. QGC shall provide regular updates to the community (e.g. complaints, newspaper articles, 

reference group meetings). 



1. Identify cause of non-conformance and modify construction methods. 

2. Where feasible implement barriers and or signs. 

Training 

1. Provide additional training to personnel where appropriate. 

10.18. Marine Traffic Management 

Aspect 

A potential exists for traffic delays and/or accidents due to the following: 

• Increased risk of ship accidents due to increased volume of traffic within the Gladstone Harbour 

and the Narrows Area. 

Objectives 

1. Limit marine traffic accidents and maintain navigational safety 

2. Limit disturbance to the recreational boat users of the Gladstone Harbour. 


1. QGC to notify surrounding recreational boat users at earliest convenience of any potential 

disruptions. 

2. QGC to keep recreational boating community informed by regular Project communication (e.g. 

updates in construction progress, delays etc.) 

3. QGC develop a transparent Communication plan. 





4. QGC consult with other stakeholders wherever required. 

Actions 

1. QGC shall consult with boating community to identify activities. 

2. QGC shall designate a Community Liaison Officer (CLO) for the duration of the contract. 

3. Activities will be planned to reduce the impact on the surrounding boating community as much 

as practicable. 

4. Warning signs and navigation markers will be erected where required. 

5. Marine plant and equipment used must comply with the “Standard for Marine Construction 

Activities within the Gladstone Harbour” (www.msq.gov.qld.au). 

6. Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) will be consulted during the development of suitable routes 

and the planned delivery of major/heavy loads to limit disruption to local traffic. 

7. QGC shall record complaints, and action in accordance with established procedure. 


1. Minimal environmental nuisance to nearby residents or the public from construction activities. 

2. No complaints from nearby residents. 

Monitoring 


Reporting 

1. Non- Compliance and Incident Reporting will be investigated and closed out by Contractor 

HSSE Manager. 




2. Where feasible, implement barriers and/or signs. 


Training 


2. Toolbox Talk – Stakeholder Relations 

3. Toolbox Talk – Complaints Management 





10.19. Indigenous Cultural Heritage 

Aspect 

No significant indigenous cultural heritage values have been identified within the construction area, 

however there is always the possibility that cultural artefacts will be unearthed during the 

construction phase and may be damaged or destroyed. 

Objectives 

To prevent harm to Indigenous cultural heritage items during construction. 


1. Prevent or limit damage to potential indigenous cultural heritage sites and artefacts. 

2. Report all potential sites or artefacts to traditional owners and DERM. 

Potential Impacts on Indigenous Cultural Heritage 

Damage may occur during excavation to artefacts that were not previously identified. 


1. To educate personnel on the identification of indigenous cultural heritage and understand the duty 

of care requirements. 

2. To prevent damage to Indigenous cultural heritage items (sites, areas etc) through increased 

awareness of the importance of indigenous cultural heritage. 

3. To promote the preservation of indigenous cultural heritage. 

Actions 

1. Personnel will be advised at induction and at subsequent tool box meetings of requirements 

with regards to Indigenous cultural heritage issues. 

2. If, during construction of the works, items of cultural heritage are discovered, construction 

activity at the particular location will cease immediately and the items will be left and kept in 

a safe condition. Bechtel Environmental Manager shall be notified immediately. 

3. The construction area will be clearly defined and no works will occur outside this area. 

4. The find will not be removed or further disturbed unless given direction by the Aboriginal 

Authority and DERM through QGC. 

5. If, during construction of the Works, human skeletal remains are exposed, construction 

activity in the vicinity of the particular location shall cease immediately and the Police will be 

notified immediately of the find. Site Manager will be notified immediately of the discovery. 

No work shall be resumed until the Police have authorised access. 

6. Exclusion zones shall be established and clearly signed around all areas of known cultural 

heritage value within the construction site. 

7. Entry to exclusion zones shall only be permitted for authorised personnel only. 






1. No unauthorised disturbance to Indigenous cultural heritage sites. 

2. No damage to Indigenous cultural heritage artefacts or sites. 

Monitoring 

1. Visual monitoring of construction works, including clearing of vegetation and ground 

disturbance activities for the presence of items of indigenous cultural heritage significance. 

2. Watching brief to be maintained during clearing and topsoil stripping activities. 

Reporting 

1. Identify cause of damage to cultural heritage items and provide additional training to 

personnel in recognition of such items. 

2. Incidents shall be logged, investigated and actioned. 

3. Surveys and monitoring conducted will be recorded, when earth disturbing activities are 

underway. 


1. Take corrective actions as directed by QGC. 

Training 


2. Environmental Awareness Training – Indigenous Cultural Heritage Module. 

3. Toolbox Talk – Indigenous Cultural Heritage 

10.20. Non-Indigenous Cultural Heritage 

Aspect 

No significant Non-indigenous cultural heritage values have been identified within the construction 

area. 

Objectives 

To prevent harm to Non-Indigenous cultural heritage items during construction. 


1. Prevent or limit damage to potential indigenous cultural heritage sites and artefacts. 

2. Report potential sites or artefacts to QGC. 

Potential Impacts on Non-Indigenous Cultural Heritage 

Damage may occur during excavation to non-indigenous cultural heritage artefacts that were not 

previously identified. 


1. To educate personnel on the identification of non-indigenous cultural heritage and understand the 





duty of care requirements. 

2. To prevent damage to non-indigenous cultural heritage items, sites, areas etc. through increased 

awareness of the importance of and protection of non-indigenous cultural heritage. 

3. To promote the preservation of non-indigenous cultural heritage. 

Actions 

1. Personnel will be advised at induction and at subsequent tool box meetings of 

requirements in regard to non-indigenous cultural heritage issues. 

2. Areas of non-indigenous cultural heritage significance shall be clearly identified, marked 

and where required protected. 

3. Disturbance to or removal of any unmarked non-indigenous cultural heritage sites / 

material is not permitted without permission. 

4. Exclusion zones shall be established and clearly signed around areas of known nonindigenous 

cultural heritage value within the construction site. 

5. Entry to exclusion zones shall only be permitted for authorised personnel only. 


1. No unauthorised disturbance to non-indigenous cultural heritage sites. 

2. No damage to non-indigenous cultural heritage artefacts or sites. 

Monitoring 

1. Visual monitoring of construction works, including clearing of vegetation and ground 

disturbance activities for the presence of items of non-indigenous cultural heritage 

significance. 

2. Watching brief to be maintained during clearing and topsoil stripping activities. 

Reporting 

1. Identify cause of damage to non-indigenous cultural heritage items and provide additional 

training to personnel in recognition of such items. 

2. Incidents shall be logged, investigated and actioned. 


1. Take corrective actions as directed by QGC. 

Training 


2. Environmental Awareness Training – Non-Indigenous Cultural Heritage Module. 

3. Toolbox Talk – Non-Indigenous Cultural Heritage 





10.21. Stakeholder Management 

Aspect 

A potential exists for poor stakeholder relations due to the following: 

• Neighbouring properties, recreational users of Curtis Island and mariners may be in proximity to 

the work, and there is a risk that they may be adversely affected by construction activities. 

• QGC as the proponent will assume the lead in all stakeholder consultations. 

Objectives 

1. Limit disturbance of nearby properties, recreational users of Curtis Island and mariners. 


1. QGC to notify community at earliest convenience of any potential disruptions. 

2. QGC to inform community by regular Project communication (e.g. Updates, project progress, 

delays, etc) 

3. QGC to maintain transparent community relations 

4. QGC to consult with other stakeholders (e.g. schools, interest groups etc) wherever required. 

Actions 

1. Construction activities will be planned to have minimal impact on the community. 

2. No timber, water, gravel or any other resource will be taken from adjoining land without the 

written consent of the land owner. 

3. Road warning signs and lighting will be erected where required. 

4. QGC to advise landholders likely to be affected of the construction program, of heavy or large 

loads. 

5. The use of buses and car pools by the workforce will be encouraged in order to limit disruption 

to local traffic. 

6. All efforts shall be made to check that gates and fences bounding the site and access roads 

through the site are maintained in good repair. 

7. Personnel will be advised at induction not to trespass on neighbouring properties. 



1. Minimal environmental nuisance to neighbouring properties or the public from construction 

activities. 

2. Minimal complaints from nearby residents. 

Monitoring 

1. Visual inspections of neighbouring boundaries. 






Reporting 


2. QGC shall provide regular updates to the community (e.g. complaints, newspaper articles, 

reference group meeting etc). 



2. Where feasible, implement barriers and/or signs. 


Training 


2. Toolbox Talk – Stakeholder Relations 

3. Toolbox Talk – Complaints Management 





11. Environmental Performance 

11.1. Environmental Inspection 

The Environmental Manager or designee, will perform and document regular field inspections 

to verify that the relevant environmental requirements specified in this CECP are being 

implemented during construction activities. The actual inspection schedules will be dictated by 

the type of construction activities occurring and the environmental requirements relevant to 

those activities. Subcontractors will be expected to inspect their work areas and 

storage/laydown areas daily. Environmental Manager will periodically verify these activities are 

occurring by reviewing the Subcontractor’s environmental records using Environmental Field 

Inspection Procedures, including applicable checklists and forms for completing the 

inspections. 

The environmental inspection checklists will include details of observations, the responsible 

party, and when the situation will be mitigated. Example checklists are included as 

Attachment D. Environmental Manager will implement required environmental improvements 

and maintain an Action Tracking database that will identify the status of corrective actions. 

Open actions will be reviewed in the weekly progress meeting to help promote timely closeout. 

If necessary, “stop work” orders will be issued if construction activities are not in accordance 

with the applicable environmental requirements and may result in a significant adverse impact 

to the environment if the activity continues. For example, a culturally significant artefact find or 

a significant hazardous substance spill. If such conditions exist, Environmental Manager will 

take appropriate action to halt and correct the problem and immediately notify Site Manager, 

and other personnel, as appropriate. The construction activity in question will not resume until 

corrective actions have been taken. 

Should site self assessments by Environmental Manager indicate trends considered 

unacceptable by Site Manager, offsite evaluations and audits may be performed through 

Contractor and/or QGC HSSE personnel. The results of those evaluations will be shared with 

Site Manager and HSSE Manager. 

Inspections records and audit reports will be available for review by the administering authority 

upon request. 

11.2. Environmental Auditing 

Auditing is to be undertaken to confirm that activities are carried out in line with the defined 

requirements, and are producing the required performance outcomes. The audits will cover a 

spectrum, from compliance with strategic procedures to compliance with job-specific 

procedures. These audits will be initiated by the QGC Environmental Manager and performed 

by a suitably qualified external Third Party Auditor who is accepted by the administering 

authority. A copy of the final version of the auditor’s report will be submitted directly to QGC, 





and accompanied with a statutory declaration, stating that the report accurately represents the 

findings of the Third Party Auditor. 

An audit procedure will include the following: 

• Review the scope, plan and schedule of the audit. 

- Examine objective evidence (documented environmental records, direct observations of 

non-conformance/potential opportunities and personnel interviews) to verify 

conformance with CECP requirements. 

- Give specific attention to continual improvement actions developed in response to 

previous audit findings. 

- Post-audit communication to present audit findings, clarify any misunderstandings and 

summarise the audit findings. 

• An Audit Summary Report will be completed by QGC within three weeks of completing an 

audit and the results discussed at the next management meeting. 

A summary of Project elements that will be subject to audit is provided in Table 11-1 below. 

• Table 11-1 Suggested Audit Requirements 

Element to be Audited 

Application of CECP 

Monitoring results and 

documentation 

Incident documentation 

and emergency 

preparedness 

Induction, training and 

awareness 

Management Review 

Area or Function to be Audited 

Audit to determine the extent of compliance with the various 

components of the CECP. 

• Audit monitoring results against defined performance criteria. 

• Have results of monitoring and inspection programs been 

documented? 

• Have environmental or health risks been documented and 

managed? 

Reporting and managements of incidents. 

• An audit to assess management, documentation and reporting 

of incidents/emergency situations. Are incidents reported and 

documented? 

• Are there options available for improvement and management 

of processes where incidents have occurred? 

Induction and training registers will be audited annually to verify 

personnel receive relevant inductions and training, as appropriate 

to their roles and responsibilities within the scheme. 

Audit of: 

• Information and environmental management strategies remain 

current 

• Opportunities for improvement have been identified 

• Requests or directions from relevant stakeholders have been 

considered 

• Changes in environmental management practices or pollution, 

contamination or legislation have been incorporated 

• The CECP has been reviewed/updated to account for changes 

to the program. 





11.3. Environmental Monitoring 

Specific monitoring measures for the following environmental aspects, during construction, 

have been discussed in the management plans presented for each aspect in the previous 

section: 

• General Construction 

• Construction Noise and Vibration 

• Soil Erosion and Sediment Control 

• Management of Acid Sulphate Soils 

• Waste Management 

• Refuelling and Hazardous Substances Management 

• Contaminated Sites 

• Air Quality 

• Greenhouse Gas 

• Marine Water Quality 

• Weed and Pest Management 

• Marine Flora and Fauna 

• Marine Pest Management 


• Mosquito and Biting Midge 

• Visual Amenity 

• Lighting 

• Traffic and Transport 

• Marine Traffic Management 

• Indigenous Cultural Heritage 

• Non-indigenous Cultural Heritage 

• Stakeholder Management 

Monitoring will be undertaken by suitably qualified personnel. Instruments, equipment and 

measuring devices used for measuring or monitoring shall be calibrated, and appropriately 

operated and maintained. Results of monitoring will be maintained on record, compiled and 

reported internally and will be made available for inspection. QGC will conduct necessary flora 

and fauna monitoring, habitat monitoring, and any long-term ecological monitoring associated 

with the project. 

The administering authority must be notified within seven (7) days of completion of analysis of 

any result of a monitoring program that indicates an exceedance of a limit specified in the 

project approvals. The written notification shall include: 





The analysis results 

Details of investigation or corrective actions taken 

Any subsequent analysis. 

Monitoring results will be maintained on record. 

11.4. Reporting and Compliance Checking 

Environmental compliance reviews/coordination meetings will be held among appropriate 

Project personnel, including Site Manager, HSSE Manager, the lead Subcontractor 

representatives and other staff (as applicable). The purpose of these meetings is to discuss 

current and future construction activities as they relate to maintaining environmental 

compliance. Typically, these meetings will occur as part of the Weekly Subcontractor Progress 

Review Meetings, but may be held more frequently as construction activities warrant. 

11.5. Identifying Environmental Issues and Corrective Actions 

11.5.1. Emergency and Incident Management 

An environmental incident will be regarded as any incident that harms or has the potential to 

cause significant harm to the environment. In the event that an environmental incident occurs, 

the following steps will be followed immediately: 

• Prevent further pollution/environmental harm (including impacts on air, water quality, flora 

and fauna and noise environment) 

• Clean-up and/or control polluting substance(s) 

• Implement mitigation measures to prevent recurrence of a similar incident 

• Document the incident and instigate an incident investigation as appropriate. 

Incidents will be reported within 24 hours to the relevant Environmental Manager. Any 

emergency or incident which results in the release of contaminants or mismanagement of 

waste not in accordance, or reasonably expected to be not in accordance with project 

approvals will be reported by Environmental Manager to QGC. The notification of emergencies 

or incidents shall include the following: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The holder of the development approval 

The location of the emergency or incident 

The number of the development approval 

The name and telephone number of Environmental Manager 

The time of the release/mismanagement incident 

The time the holder became aware of the release/mismanagement incident 





The suspected cause of the release/mismanagement incident 

The environmental harm caused, threatened, or suspected to be caused by the 

release/mismanagement incident 

Actions taken to prevent further release and mitigate any environmental harm caused by 

the release/mismanagement incident. 

Within fourteen (14) days following the initial notification of an emergency or significant 

incident, written advice shall be provided: 

 

Proposed actions to prevent a recurrence of the emergency or incident 

Outcomes of actions taken at the time to prevent or minimise environmental harm/ 

nuisance. 

In the event of any observation of injury to or mortality of an MNES listed fauna species, 

response is to undertaken as outlined in Action 18 of Section 10.12 Marine Flora and Fauna.. 

11.5.2. Complaints and Responses 

QGC will respond to all complaints and will arrange any monitoring, inspections or 

investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the allegation. Should corrective 

action be necessary, such action shall be taken to remedy the incident and to prevent 

recurrence. 

The QGC procedure for complaints includes: 

A process for receiving and responding to complaints that is acceptable to the relevant 

agency. 

A process for registering and handling complaints received in terms of: 

o Time and date of complaint 

o The identity of the complainant and the recorder of the complaint 

o The specific action or activity causing the complaint 

o Whether environmental compliance requirements are being met 

o The action taken to address the complaint if necessary 

A database for tracking of complaints and actions taken in response 

Immediate communication of the complaint to the Contractor and referral to QGC. 

Details on how the action taken is to be communicated to the complainant and Bechtel 

Feedback to the complainant and the relevant agency as required within a specified time 

period 

Any subsequent remedial action required to avoid cause for future complaints if relevant 

Regular reporting to the relevant agency of complaints and corrective actions 

Monitoring and auditing of the complaint handling system 





12. Communication 

12.1. Internal Communication 

Environmental protection will be enhanced through clear and concise internal communications, 

which will include regularly scheduled environmental meetings. Corrective actions raised 

during environmental meetings will be recorded for follow-up. 

12.2. External Communication 

QGC will have responsibility for contact with environmental or other governmental agencies to 

keep them informed of the work status. 

12.2.1. Maritime Safety Queensland Communication Requirements 

 

 

 

 

QGC shall inform the Regional Harbour Master, Maritime Safety Queensland (Gladstone) 

in writing, prior to commencement of work including: 

o The proposed date of commencement of construction or the establishment of plant on 

the site 

o The proposed timetable associated with the works 

o The name and address of the on-site contractor undertaking the works 

o The name and telephone number (work and after hours) of a contact for the on-site 

contractor 

o “For Construction” plans to be provided prior to any construction takes place 

o Final number and position of Navigation lights to be determined 

o Further consideration to be given to the mooring arrangements specifically for the 

mooring of the tugs 

o The construction authority must issue any notices or advertisements as required by the 

Regional Harbour Master 

The Project shall issue any notices or advertisements as required by the Regional Harbour 

Master. 

Bechtel shall comply with instructions issued by the Regional Harbour Master of completion 

of the works within 14 days of practical completion. 

Bechtel shall comply with instructions issued by the Regional Harbour Master, Gladstone or 

his representatives and the works must be curtailed or cancelled if recommended. 

12.2.2. DERM Communication Requirements 

 

QGC shall inform DERM by written communication of the date of work commencement and 

expected date of completion, at least five days prior to the commencement date. 





QGC shall, within three (3) months of the date of practical completion of the works, submit 

to DERM, a letter from a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland certifying that: 

o The works have been constructed in accordance with the approved drawings and the 

conditions of this development approval; 

o 

The works are structurally adequate for anticipated usage; and 

o The state coastal land, for a distance of 15 metres around the site of the works, is clear 

of all debris. 

 

QGC, within ten (10) days following completion of the works, shall notify the DERM so that 

an inspection can be undertaken. 

12.2.3. SEWPC Communication Requirements 

 

 

Action 17 of Section 10.12 Marine Flora and Fauna specifies requirement with regard to 

shorebird observations at the LNG Facility. QGC will provide this information to SEPWC 

upon request. 

Action 18 of Section 10.12 Marine Flora and Fauna specifies requirement in the event of 

any observation of injury to or mortality of any EPBC listed fauna species. In the event that 

any such observation is made, QGC will notify SEWPC as soon as practicable after receipt 

of the information. 

12.3. Community Engagement and Consultation 

Stakeholder management measures specific to the construction activities have been detailed in 

the management section and tables above. In general the QGC community engagement 

process includes: 

• Early establishment of community information services which may include telephone 

service, Project website and email service, regular newsletters, scheduled information 

sessions or open days. 

• Availability of information through the QCLNG Project website generally and in response to 

specific inquiries about environmental performance. 

• Early and on-going engagement with owners and occupants of premises adjacent to the 

proposed works or proposed mitigation measures. 

• Where required, special procedures to respond to complaints, issues or incidents, such as 

face-to-face meetings and on-going communications with affected parties and a 

documented process for issues resolution. 

Further to the process outlined above the consultation with property owners and occupants of 

residences identified as potentially affected by the construction works, as well as the wider 

community, will be conducted by QGC throughout the construction period. 





13. Training and Environmental Awareness 

Environmental education is an important part of an effective environmental compliance 

program and the overall HSSE program. The curricula stress the importance of maintaining 

"environmental awareness" in the personnel's everyday duties. Presentations will be followed 

by a question and answer period. 

Project personnel will receive training an induction into the CECP to familiarise them with the 

relevant management systems and requirements, as appropriate to their roles and 

responsibilities. 

Environmental management training will address: 

• The role of the CECP 

• Personnel responsibilities 

• Incident and emergency response 

• Health and safety instruction 

• Identification and understanding of the environmental issues outlined in the CECP 

• Specific topics as applicable to the individual’s role 

• Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited’s environmental policy (a copy of which will be kept 

on site) 

Attendance records for personnel induction/training will be maintained onsite. 

13.1. New-Hire Orientation – Environmental Awareness 

New-hire orientation and training is a mandated part of training for onsite construction 

personnel and will be delivered by Bechtel HSSE Personnel or a designated training 

coordinator. In addition to HSSE performance and site rules, the following environmental 

topics will be covered: 

• General site maintenance (e.g. good housekeeping, environmental controls maintenance). 

• Waste management rules and requirements (e.g., waste transfer, burn restrictions, aerosol 

can segregation, storage area management, proper labelling and waste disposal). 

• Hazardous material/waste handling (e.g. hazard identification, MSDS, incompatible 

segregation, container management, proper labelling). 

• Erosion and sediment control (e.g. assessing site conditions and erosion control 

requirements, installing and maintaining erosion and sediment control measures while 

working in an area, reporting non-functioning erosion control measures). 

• Sensitive areas protection (e.g. working only within approved limits, maintaining buffers 

zones around sensitive resources, storing hazardous materials away from ocean shores 

and streams). 





• Endangered species awareness and protection (e.g. endangered species in the area, 

identifying unusual plants and animals in the area, reporting sightings). 

• Interaction with local wildlife (e.g. hunting, fishing and foraging rules, how to behave when 

you encounter a wild and/or potentially dangerous animal). 

• Dust control measures (e.g. speed restrictions). 

• Pest control (e.g. red imported fire ants, biting midges, feral animals). 

• Unanticipated discoveries (e.g. stop work immediately if archaeological artefacts, 

contaminated soils, containers, pipes, and/or tanks are discovered/uncovered, immediately 

notify supervisor). 

• Spill prevention and response (e.g. proper storage of hazardous materials, secondary 

containment, spill response, and notifications). 

Environmental awareness training will be included in each construction New-Hire Orientation. 

Each new starter will be required to attend New-Hire Orientation before working on the job site 

and records will be kept of personnel who attend. 

13.2. Hazardous Material Management and Spill Response Training 

Supervisors, foremen and subcontractors will receive additional hazardous material 

management training, including how to avoid spills and how to respond to minor spills. 

Attendees will be documented. This training will be presented by HSSE personnel, or 

designated training coordinator. 

Additional environmental training classes may be developed for Project specific situations 

and/or issues. 

13.3. Toolbox Talks 

Toolbox Talks will be held regularly in order to cascade relevant information is communicated 

to the workforce and that feedback can be provided on issues of interest or concern. These 

talks will be undertaken to review issues associated with upcoming work activities, including 

cultural heritage, the environment and safety. Records will be kept for Toolbox Talk Agendas, 

attendance and outcomes. Sessions will include discussion of strategies to be implemented as 

identified in job hazard analysis (JHAs). 

13.4. Job Hazard Analysis 

A JHA will be undertaken to help personnel identify, analyse and manage the hazards 

associated with their work. The JHA will formalise the process of hazard identification and 

management that most people follow when working. The JHA will require personnel to 

examine the task they are about to undertake by: 

• Breaking the job into separate, defined steps. 

• Identifying the potential hazards (safety and environmental) that could occur during each 

defined step. 





• Listing the method to be followed to prevent or limit the risk of injury, loss, damage or 

environmental incident that may be caused by each potential hazard. 

14. Emergency Preparedness and Response 

Preparedness includes developing response procedures for possible emergencies, prepositioning 

emergency response materials (e.g. spill kits, fire fighting tools) and training and 

equipping adequate numbers of emergency responders. In addition to the available capability 

of QGC and its contractors, specialty subcontractors may be available for response to 

exceptional emergencies. 

An Emergency Response Plan, including safety, security and environmental procedures, 

describes the preparedness measures and response that will be conducted in the event of an 

emergency. Environmental emergencies may involve spills of dangerous goods on land or 

water, unanticipated discovery of hazardous materials, unanticipated discovery of cultural 

resources, wildfire, unauthorised discharge of storm water or other contaminated water, 

unauthorised release of air pollutants, and unexpected encounters with wildlife. Response to 

an emergency generally follows these steps: 

• Stop the source of the problem if it is safe to do so 

• Contain the problem to the extent possible 

• Report the problem 

• Clean up and remediate the affected resources 

15. Document Control 

15.1. Document Control and Record Management 

The system used for control of management and technical documents including “controlled” 

documents subject to revision will enable the complete management of all documents, 

including the identification of document or drawing lists, author and recipient management, and 

various forms of reporting. 

15.2. CECP Review 

This CECP, its implementation, and the associated elements of the accompanying 

environmental management systems, will be reviewed as appropriate every 12 months for 

conformance with the QCLNG environmental policies and objectives, and legal and other 

requirements. In addition, if during construction, Corrective or Preventative Actions are raised 

indicating that amendments are required to the CECP this will also trigger the review process. 

A review may also be undertaken following request by the administering authority. 





The outcomes of the management review process will be incorporated as improvements to the 

CECP, WMS’ and other procedures/plans, to facilitate regulatory and policy compliance and 

continuous improvement. 

The agenda for the management reviews will typically include: 

• Progress of the CECP implementation 

• Management effectiveness 

• Adequacy of resources 

• Results of the audits 

• Critical non-conformance or repeated non-conformances 

• Overall performance against benchmarks 

• Organisation changes 

• Training. 

If the text or body of the CECP is to be updated at any stage during the construction process, a 

revised copy will be submitted to QGC. 





Attachment A – Site Drawings 

Drawing No 

25566-100-C0K-0000- 

00120; Rev. E 

25566-100-C0K-0000- 

00120; Rev. F 

25566-100-CG-0000- 

00020; Rev. 008 

Title 

Infrastructure Works Within Tidal Area; (temporary SWIO location shown) 

Infrastructure Works Within Tidal Area; (MOF SWIO location shown) 

Civil – Site Development; Sheet Piling and Cofferdam Plan, Profiles and Cross 

Sections 




25566-100-G01-GHX-00086 Revision 001002

Attachment B – ISA and Construction Dock Risk 

Register 




25566-100-G01-GHX-00086 Revision 001002

GOLDING CONTRACTORS PTY LTD 

CTR86 Rev 01 Probability Exposure Consequences 

A.B.N. 88 009 734 794 

Risk Score GC-3-13-03 Almost Certain Very Rare 

Dam.>$2M 

Serious Env. Harm 

ENVIRONMENTAL RISK REGISTER Legend: U Unacceptable Risk - implement controls and reassess Quite Possible Rare 

A Acceptable Risk - no additional controls necessary Unusual But Possible Infrequent 

Site / Project / Location: QCLNG Construction Dock - Curtis Island - Risk Register Remotely Possible Occasional 

Dam.>$1M to $2M 


Dam.>$500K to $1M 


Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 


Conceivable but Very Unlikely 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to $100K 

Material Env. Harm 

Impacts and Risk Assessment Practically impossible Continuous 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

No. Activity Aspect Impact Comments 

Significance of Risk 

Residual Risk after Controls 

Control Reference 

Probability Exposure Consquences Risk Score Probability Exposure Consquences Risk Score 

1 Mobilisation 

Plant & Equipment mobilised to 

site 

Introduction of noxious weeds in dirt 

and soil 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 

Bechtel Weed and Pest 

Management Plan, 

Queensland Government 

Weed Seed Declaration 

Forms, Golding 

Environmental Inspection 

Forms and Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Introduction of fire ants in dirt and 

soil 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 



Golding Fire Ant 

Managament Plan, 

Supplier Fire Ant 

Declarations, Golding 

WMS 

Conceivable 

but very 

unlikely 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Wide loads creating traffic hazards 

on public roads 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 

Bechtel Core Process - CP- 

406 - External Stakeholder 

Interaction, Dept TMR 

Wide Load Transit Permits 

Unusual but 

possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Air emissions 

Air pollution - exhaust emissions 

and dust from equipment 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 

Bechtel Air Quality and 

Dust Management Plan, 

Golding Environmental 

Awareness Training 

Package, Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Greenhouse gas emissions 


from plant 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 






Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Generation of noise and vibration 

High noise & vibration levels from 

plant and equipment is a nuisance 

to personnel on site and/or 

residents 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 

Bechtel Noise Abatement 


Golding Vibration 

Management, Golding 

WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 



to the fauna of the area (nesting 

birds etc) 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 






Forms, Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Hydrocarbon spill resulting from 

equipment failures (eg. burst 

hoses, leaks etc) 

Hydrocarbons entering water 

degrading water quality 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 

Bechtel Dangerous Goods 

and Hazardous 

Substances Management 

Plan, Golding 



Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

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A.B.N. 88 009 734 794 


Dam.>$2M 







Dam.>$500K to $1M 


Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 



Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to $100K 



Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 






Hydrocarbons entering surface 

water degrading surrounding habitat 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 


and Hazardous 


Plan, Golding 



Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Disturbance of contaminated 

materials (eg. Tributyl Tin Deposits) 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 

Bechtel Soil Contamination 

Management Plan and 

Golding WMS 

Conceivable 

but Very 

Unlikely 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Disturbance of acid sulphate soils 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 



Golding Acid Sulphate Soil 


Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

2 Piling in Marine Environment 


site 


and soil 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 








Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 


soil 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 







WMS 

Conceivable 

but Very 

Unlikely 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 



from plant 

Almost 

Certain 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 






Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 





surrounding residents 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 



Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 




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A.B.N. 88 009 734 794 


Dam.>$2M 







Dam.>$500K to $1M 


Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 



Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to $100K 



Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 








birds etc) 


Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 






Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Vibrations may cause structural 

damage to adjacent buildings 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 







Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Not satisfying public perceptions 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 



Interaction 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 





water degrading water quality and 

surrounding habitat 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 


and Hazardous 


Plan, Golding Scheduled 

and Preventative 

Maintenance Program, 

Maintenance Records, 

Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Hydrocarbons entering groundwater 


Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 


and Hazardous 






Golding Errosion and 

Sediment Control Plan, 


Inspections, Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Hydrocarbons entering land and 

contaminating soils 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 


and Hazardous 






Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Wastewaters entering groundwater 

Unusual But 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

U 

Bechtel Surface Water and 

Groundwater Quality 


Dangerous Goods and 

Hazardous Substances 

Remotely 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

A 

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A.B.N. 88 009 734 794 


Dam.>$2M 







Dam.>$500K to $1M 


Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 



Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to $100K 



Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 






Frequent 

U Hazardous Substances 

Frequent 

A 


Possible 

Material Env. 

Possible 

Material Env. 


Harm 

Harm 


Inspection Forms, Golding 

WMS 

Concrete spill from equipment 

failures (concrete pump burst, 

formwork burst etc) 

Concrete entering surface waters 


Unusual But 

Possible 

Occasional 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 







Golding Machinery 


Safety Inspection Forms, 

Golding WMS 

Conceivable 

but Very 

Unlikely 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

A 

Concrete entering surface waters 

degrading surrounding habitat 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Occasional 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 







Golding WMS 

Conceivable 

but Very 

Unlikely 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

A 

Concrete entering groundwater 


Unusual But 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 







Golding WMS 

Conceivable 

but Very 

Unlikely 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Waste disposal 

Degraded soil quality from excess 

concrete, reo, nails, formwork, 

packaging materials 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 

Bechtel Waste 


Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Degraded surface water quality 

from excess concrete, reo, nails, 

formwork, packaging materials 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 

Bechtel Waste 




WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Visual pollution from excess 

concrete, reo, nails, formwork, 

packaging materials 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 

Bechtel Waste 




WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Concrete structures reducing the 

visual amenity of area 


Unusual But 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 



Interaction 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

3 

Placement of Backfill material 

behind piles 

Excavation of marine sediments, 

and backfill using local material 

and imported rock/fill material 


Quite 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

U 





Remotely 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

A 

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A.B.N. 88 009 734 794 


Dam.>$2M 







Dam.>$500K to $1M 


Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 



Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to $100K 



Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 






Frequent 

U Weed Seed Declaration 

Frequent 

A 

and soil 

Possible 

Material Env. 

Possible 

Env. Nuisance 


Harm 




soil 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 







WMS 

Conceivable 

but very 

unlikely 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Air emissions 


and dust from equipment 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 


Dust Management Plan 

and Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Air pollution - dust from stockpiles 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 




Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 



from plant 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 




Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 





residents 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 



Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 



Quite 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

U 



Remotely 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

A 

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Dam.>$500K to $1M 


Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 



Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to $100K 



Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 






birds etc) 


Frequent 

U Management Plan and 

Frequent 

A 

Possible 

Material Env. 

Possible 

Env. Nuisance 

Golding WMS 

Harm 

Erosion and Sedimentation 

Loss or degradation of soil 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 

Bechtel Stormwater, Soil 



Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Loss of sediment into surface water 


Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 




Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Changes to natural flows causing 

localised flooding 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 




Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Importation of fill materials 

Soil contamination through 

introduction of contaminated 

material in imported fill 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 



Golding WMS 

Conceivable 

but Very 

Unlikely 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Spillage on public roads creating 

dust nuisance 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 




Conceivable 

but Very 

Unlikely 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Spillage on public roads leading to 

Quite 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 


$100K 

U 

Erosion and Sedimentation Remotely 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

A 

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Dam.>$500K to $1M 


Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 



Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to $100K 



Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 






sediment entering waterways Possible 

Frequent 

Material Env. 

U 

Management Plan and Possible 

Frequent 

Material Env. 

A 

Harm 

Golding WMS 

Harm 



hoses, leaks etc) or vehicular 

accident 


water degrading water quality 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 


and Hazardous 


Plan and Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 


water degrading surrounding habitat 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 


and Hazardous 



Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 



Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 


and Hazardous 



Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 



Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 


and Hazardous 



Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Land disturbance 

Damage to cultural heritage sites 

and artefacts 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 

Bechtel Unanticipated 

Discoveries Management 


Conceivable 

but Very 

Unlikely 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Disturbance of contaminated 

materials (eg. old waste dump etc) 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 



Golding WMS 

Conceivable 

but Very 

Unlikely 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 


Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 


Management Plan, Acid 

Sulphate Soil Management 


Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Stockpiling of material 

Water quality degradation by 

leaching of sediments (eg p H 

Quite 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

U 



Management Plan and Soil 

Remotely 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

A 

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Dam.>$500K to $1M 


Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 



Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to $100K 



Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 





leaching of sediments (eg. p H 

changes) 


Possible 

Frequent 

Serious Env. 

U 

Contamination Possible 

Frequent 

Material Env. 

A 

Harm 


Harm 

Golding WMS 

Soil quality degradation by leaching 

of sediments (eg. pH changes) 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 



Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Pit dewatering leading to scouring 

Unprotected discharge point 

leading to erosion from water 

pressure 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 




Golding WMS 

Conceivable 

but Very 

Unlikely 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Pit dewatering without testing 

discharge waters 

Legal non compliance 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 




Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

A 

Surface water quality degradation 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 




Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

A 

Damage to sewerage & water Wastewaters entering surface water 

mains leading to leakage of waters degrading water quality 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 




Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

A 

Wastewaters entering surface water 

degrading surrounding habitat 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$500K to 

$1M 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 




Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

A 



Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 




Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

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Dam.>$2M 







Dam.>$500K to $1M 


Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 



Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to $100K 



Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 






Wastewaters entering land and 


Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 




Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Bitumen and Asphalt Deliveries 

Traffic problems on public roads 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 



Interaction 

Remotely 

Possible 

Occasional 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Soil quality degradation from 

excess bitumen or asphalt 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 



Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Occasional 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Surface water quality degradation 

from excess bitumen or asphalt 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 




Golding WMS 

Conceivable 

but Very 

Unlikely 

Occasional 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

A 


bitumen or asphalt 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 



Interaction 

Remotely 

Possible 

Occasional 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

4 

Installation of Underground 

Services - water, conduits 

Air emissions 


from plant and equipment 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 




Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Air pollution - dust from plant and 

equipment 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 




Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 


Noise & vibration levels from plant 

and equipment (cranes, small tools 

etc) is a nuisance to personnel on 

site and/or nearby residents 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 



Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

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Dam.>$2M 







Dam.>$500K to $1M 


Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 



Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to $100K 



Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 







and equipment (cranes, small tools 

etc) is a nuisance to the fauna of 

the area (nesting birds etc) 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 

CEMP & ECP's - Noise 

and Vibration Section 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Delivery of pipes, conduits, sand 

etc 

Traffic problems on public roads. 


Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 



Interaction 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 




Hydrocarbons entering soil resulting 

in contamination 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 


and Hazardous 



Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 




Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 


and Hazardous 


Plan, Surface water and 



Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 


Soil contamination from excess 

tape, glues, rubber bands, 

packaging materials etc 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 

Bechtel Waste 


Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Degraded surface water quality 

from excess tape, glues, rubber 

bands, packaging materials etc 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 

Bechtel Waste 


Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Visual pollution from excess tape, 

glues, rubber bands, packaging 

materials etc 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 

Bechtel Waste 


Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

5 

Plant and equipment 

maintenance and servicing - 

Marine works 

Establishment of site workshop 

covered by earthworks, concrete 

Refer above 

works and underground 

N/A N/A N/A 

services sections 

Transportation of large volumes of 

hydrocarbons to site 

Increased vehicular movements on 

public roads - poor public relations 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Occasional 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 



Interaction 

Remotely 

Possible 

Occasional 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Accident involving transportation of 

large volume of hydrocarbons to 

site 





Quite 

Possible 

Quite 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Dam.>$1M to 

$2M 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$1M to 

$2M 

U 

U 


and Hazardous 




Management Plan 


and Hazardous 


Remotely 

Possible 

Remotely 

Occasional 

Occasional 

Dam.>$1M to 

$2M 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$1M to 

$2M 

A 

A 

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Dam.>$2M 







Dam.>$500K to $1M 


Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 



Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to $100K 



Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 







Possible 

Frequent 

Serious Env. 

U 

Plan, Surface water and Possible 

Occasional 

Serious Env. 

A 

Harm 


Harm 

Management Plan 

Fire and Explosion 

Destruction of buildings from fire 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 

Golding Emergency 

Response Plan and 

Golding WMS 

Conceivable 

but Very 

Unlikely 

Occasional 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

A 

Loss of human life 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 

Golding Emergency 

Response Plan and 

Golding WMS 

Conceivable 

but Very 

Unlikely 

Occasional 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

A 

Poor public relations 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 



Interaction and Golding 

Emergency Response 


Conceivable 

but Very 

Unlikely 

Occasional 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

A 

Air emissions 


Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 




Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Air pollution - gas cylinder releases 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 




Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 



and equipment (cranes, welders, 

small tools etc) is a nuisance to 

personnel on site and/or 

surrounding residents 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 



Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 


and equipment cranes, welders, 

small tools etc) is a nuisance to the 

fauna of the area (nesting birds etc) 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 



Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 




Hydrocarbon spill during refuelling 

and maintenance 




degrading water quality and 









Quite 

Possible 

Quite 

Possible 

Quite 

Possible 

Quite 

Possible 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 

U 

U 

U 

U 


and Hazardous 





Golding WMS 


and Hazardous 




Bechtel Management Dangerous PlanGoods 

and 

and Hazardous 





and 

and Hazardous 





and 

and Hazardous 





Remotely 

Possible 

Remotely 

Possible 

Remotely 

Possible 

Remotely 

Possible 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

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Dam.>$500K to $1M 


Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 



Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to $100K 



Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 





Wash down of tools, plant and 

equipment 

Rain causing overflow from 

hydrocarbon storage bunds 

Poor disposal of regulated Waste 














Legal non - compliance 


Quite 

Possible 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Quite 

Possible 

Quite 

Possible 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Occasional 

Occasional 

Occasional 

Occasional 

Occasional 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 

U 

U 

U 

U 

U 

U 


and Hazardous 





and 

and Hazardous 





and 

and Hazardous 





and 

and Hazardous 





and 

and Hazardous 





and 

and Hazardous 





Bechtel Waste 


Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Remotely 

Possible 

Remotely 

Possible 

Remotely 

Possible 

Remotely 

Possible 

Remotely 

Possible 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Occasional 

Occasional 

Occasional 

Occasional 

Occasional 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

Land contamination from battery 

acids 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 

Bechtel Waste 


Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Water Contamination from poor 

waste disposal practices 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 

Bechtel Waste 


Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Land contamination from steel 

scraps 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 

Bechtel Waste 


Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Land contamination from oily rags 

and filters 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 

Bechtel Waste 


Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

General Waste Disposal 


packaging 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 

Bechtel Waste 


Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Poor public relations if 

housekeeping not up to scratch 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 



Interaction and Bechtel 

Waste Management Plan 


Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

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Dam.>$500K to $1M 


Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 



Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to $100K 



Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 






6 

Site Office, Crib and Ablution 

Facilities 

Establishment of site workshop 

covered by clearing and 

grubbing, earthworks, concrete 

works and underground 

services sections 

Refer above N/A N/A N/A 

Air emissions 

Air pollution - generator exhaust 

emissions 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 




Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Generation of noise 

Noise levels from generator and is 

a nuisance to personnel on site 

and/or nearby residents 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 



Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Noise levels from generator is a 

nuisance to the fauna of the area 

(nesting birds etc) 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 



Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Spill of waste products from 

ablution facilities 

Wastewaters entering land and 


Wastewaters entering surface water 

degrading water quality and 




Unusual But 

Possible 

Remotely 

Possible 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 

U 

U 


and Hazardous 





and 

and Hazardous 





and 

and Hazardous 





Remotely 

Possible 

Conceivable 

but Very 

Unlikely 

Conceivable 

but Very 

Unlikely 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

A 

A 


Land contamination (waste paper, 

food scraps, packaging materials 

etc) 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Continuous 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 

Bechtel Waste 


Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Surface water pollution (waste 

paper, food scraps, packaging 

materials etc) 

Quite 

Possible 

Continuous 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 

Bechtel Waste 


Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Paper usage 

Use of natural resource 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 

Bechtel Waste 


Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Use of electricity 

Green house gas emissions 

Almost 

Certain 

Continuous 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 




Remotely 

Possible 

Continuous 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Storage of waste products prior to 

disposal off site 

Feral animal populations increase 

as a result of feeding from food 

scraps 

Quite 

Possible 

Continuous 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 

Bechtel Waste 


Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Continuous 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

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A.B.N. 88 009 734 794 


Dam.>$2M 







Dam.>$500K to $1M 


Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 



Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to $100K 



Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 






Food scraps and wrappers 

scattered by birds and animals 

Quite 

Possible 

Continuous 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 

Bechtel Waste 


Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Continuous 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Increased odours (human health & 

hygiene) 

Quite 

Possible 

Continuous 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 

Bechtel Waste 


Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Continuous 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Poor housekeeping 

Aesthetic appeal not satisfying 

public perceptions 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 

Bechtel Waste 


Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

7 

Works in a Marine Environment - 


Craneage, Refuelling, 

site 

Maintenance, Ablution Facilities 


and soil 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 



Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 


soil 

Unusual But 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 



Golding WMS 

Conceivable 

but very 

unlikely 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Wide loads creating traffic hazards 

on public roads 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 



Interaction 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Air emissions 


from plant 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 




Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Generation of noise and vibrations 




residents 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 



Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 




birds etc) 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 



Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Sedimentation 

Loss of spoil 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 




Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

Sediment entering surface waters 

deteriorating water quality 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

U 




Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Changes to natural flows causing 

localised flooding 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

U 




Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 

A 

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A.B.N. 88 009 734 794 


Dam.>$2M 







Dam.>$500K to $1M 


Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 



Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to $100K 



Dam. to $10K 

Env. Nuisance 









Spill of waste products from 

ablution facilities 

Hydrocarbon spill during refuelling 

and maintenance 


contaminating soils during loading 

on land 






Spilt wastewaters entering surface 

water and degrading water quality 


water degrading water quality 


water and degrading surrounding 

habitats 

Quite 

Possible 

Quite 

Possible 

Quite 

Possible 

Quite 

Possible 

Quite 

Possible 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 

U 

U 

U 

U 

U 

Bechtel Marine Fuel and 

Oil Spill Management Plan, 

Surface Water and 



Golding WMS 






Golding WMS 






Golding WMS 






Golding WMS 






Golding WMS 






Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Remotely 

Possible 

Remotely 

Possible 

Remotely 

Possible 

Remotely 

Possible 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

Land disturbance 


Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 





Golding WMS 

Remotely 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 


Water pollution from items dropped 

into the water eg. Off cuts, excess 

concrete, waste etc 

Quite 

Possible 

Frequent 

Dam.>$100K to 

$500K 

Serious Env. 

Harm 

U 



Waste Management Plan 


Remotely 

Possible 

Occasional 

Dam.>$10K to 

$100K 

Material Env. 

Harm 

A 

Page 15 of 15

Attachment C – QGC Environmental Policy 





Attachment D – Sample Environmental Inspection 

Checklist 

QCLNG Weekly Environmental Inspection Checklist 

Curtis Island Construction Dock 

Contractor: Location: Date: Time: 

Inspector: 

Accompanied by: 

Item 

Acceptable 

Needs 

Improvement 

N/A 

Action 

Required 

General Conditions 

Site generally clean and free of rubbish 

General appearance of work areas 

No rock, stone or gravel present outside the construction footprint 

No clearing outside the approved construction area (marine and land based) 

Boundaries of on-shore marine plant clearing works adequately marked 

Visual inspection for presence of Red Imported Fire Ant 

Visual inspection of site for new/expanded pest infestation (marine and land based) 

Inspection for presence of mosquito larvae in areas of ponding or pooled water which cannot be 

removed 

Inspection of potential mosquito breeding grounds following rain events 

Noise and Vibration 

Noise levels acceptable 

Noise impacts on neighbours acceptable 

Generators, compressors and other noise generating equipment located away from offices and work 

areas 

Equipment noise/vibration checked and controlled (evidence of pre-start checks) 

Erosion/Sediment Control 

Erosion/sediment controls are effective and maintained 

Sediment traps free flowing 

Silt fencing/rubble in good repair 

Drainage free of erosion and debris 

No visible sediment plumes in discharge or rock placement areas 

Sediment and erosion controls cleaned so at least 60% capacity of the control is maintained 

Following rainfall events, performance of erosion and sediment control devices and the quality of 

runoff leaving the site will be inspected and recorded 

Water Quality 

Release of contaminants from stormwater discharge points to water comply with Temperature, TSS, 

pH, Total Hydrocarbons, DO limits and metals on Curtis Island Petroleum Facility Licence as 

monitored prior to discharge or daily during discharge events throughout construction. 

Adequate records of monitoring available. 

Disturbed areas and stormwater drainage channels inspected 

Daily inspections for stormwater management after major rainfall 






Material excavated from PASS areas to be tested to confirm the presence of ASS (monitoring results 

available) 

Reburial of PASS occurring within 12 hours of exposure 

Waste 

Appropriate segregation of waste 

Waste oil kept in bunded area for removal by licensed recycling contractor 

Sufficient waste/recycling facilities provided and being used correctly 

Waste register maintained and up to date 

Item 

Acceptable 

Needs 

Improvemen 

t 

N/A 

Action 

Required 

Refuelling/Hazardous Materials/Contamination 

Visual inspection of refuelling 

Visual inspection of storage facilities 

Inspection of spill kits (placement and stocking) 

Site Spill Register up to date 

Fuel, oil, degreasers stored within impervious bunded areas, complying with AS1940 

Storage tanks are bunded, capacity of bund at least 110% of single largest tank volume or 100% of 

largest tank volume plus 10% of second largest tank volume in a multiple storage area 

Drum storage bunded, with bund capacity is at least 25% of maximum design storage volume 

Hazardous materials adequately contained and clearly labelled 

Hazardous storage area clearly signposted 

Corrosive substances stored in accordance with AS3780 

Spill kits for oil/fuel spills to both land and water are present nearby to high risk activities on the 

worksite 

Details of all chemicals on site maintained in Hazardous Substances Register 

MSDS available on site for all materials held 

Equipment free of oil leaks 

Water surfaces free of oil sheen 

Air Quality 

Visual monitoring of dust emissions – dust is at acceptable level 

Equipment exhaust/fumes emissions controlled 

Contamination measures appropriate for weather 

Construction vehicle access is on sealed or stabilised roads 





Actions Required 

Proposed 

Completion 

Date 

Person 

Responsible 

Actual 

Completion 

Date 

Inspector Signature: _____________________________ 

HSSE Manager Reviewed Inspection Checklist 

HSSE Manager Signature: _____________________________ 

Copy of Inspection Checklist issued to Contractor 

All actions have been closed out on Corrective Action Register – Checklist can be filed

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