Construction traffic management plan - Holcim

Rooty Hill Regional Distribution 

Centre (RDC) 

CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN 

• Final (Version 3) 

• August 2012

Rooty Hill Regional Distribution Centre 

Contents 

1. Introduction 1 

1.1. Background 1 

1.2. Construction Work and Staging 2 

1.3. Purpose of this Plan 3 

2. Legislative and Regulatory Compliance 5 

2.2. Statement of Commitments 6 

3. Existing Situation 8 

3.1. Road Intersections 8 

3.2. Public Transport 8 

3.3. Cycling 9 

4. Construction Traffic Management Plan 10 

4.1. Vehicle Trip Generation and Distribution 10 

4.2. Site Access 10 

4.3. Construction Vehicle Movements 13 

4.4. Signage 13 

4.5. Speed Limit 13 

4.6. Traffic Noise 13 

4.7. Construction Employees 13 

4.8. Work Hours 14 

4.9. Driver Requirements 14 

4.10. Parking 14 

4.11. Accident and Monitoring 14 

4.12. Traffic Control Plan 15 

4.13. Construction Phase 15 

5. Impacts on Traffic and Transport Operations 16 

5.1. Traffic and Transport Impacts 16 

5.2. Impacts on Existing Roads and Access 16 

6. Environmental Control Measures and Safeguards 18 

7. Training 21 

8. Inspections, Monitoring, Reporting and Auditing 22 

8.1. Inspections 22 

8.2. Monitoring 22 

8.3. Reporting 23 

8.4. Auditing 23 

9. Review and Improvement of the CTMP 24 

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9.1. Environmental Management Review 24 

9.2. Continual Improvement 24 

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Document history and status 

Revision 

Date 

issued 

Reviewed by Approved by Date approved Revision type 

Final (Version 0) 28/09/11 Lisa Montesin Lisa Montesin 28/9/11 Final (DoPI approved) 

Final (Version 1) 29/06/12 Andrew Smith Suzanne 

Moseley 

29/06/12 PD review 

Final (Version 2) 14/08/12 R Thomas S Moseley 14/08/12 Address DoPI comments 

Final (Version 3) 21/08/12 D Lowe C M O’ Keefe 21/08/12 Address DoPI comments 

Distribution of copies 

Revision Copy no Quantity Issued to 

Final (Version 0) Via email 1 Holcim (Richard Savage) 

DoPI 

Final (Version 1) Via email & hard copy 2 Holcim (Richard Savage) 

Final (Version 2) Via email 1 Richard Savage/ George Poljak 

Final (Version 3) Via email 1 Richard Savage/ George Poljak 

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Traffic Management Plan_Stage 2.docx 

Edmund Cheung / Richard Thomas 

Andrew Smith 

Holcim 


Construction Traffic Management Plan 

Document version: Final Version 3 

Project number: 

EN03142 


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Table of Amendments 

Section 

Amendment 

Version 1 

General 

Section 1.2 & Table 1-2 

Section 4.1 

Section 4.2 

Section 4.7 

Section 4.13 

Section 5.2 

Version 2 

Update for revised agency names e.g. RTA to RMS, OEH to EPA etc 

Update dates for Stage 2 works and include specific dates for completed Stage 1 works 

Update for estimated Stage 2 vehicle numbers and routes to site 

Update to indicate Bridge works in Stage 1 complete 

Update to indicate expected Stage 2 employee levels 

Remove reference to Stage 1 works that are now complete 

Include reference to Kellogg Rd/Woodstock Ave intersection 

Additional information on impacts to existing roads and access 

2.1 MCoA 2.11 and 2.12 – agency references have been corrected. 

4.3 

4.6 Update agency name 

4.10 

Site deliveries will adopt a “just-in-time” arrangement whenever practical so as to minimise queuing within the 

project site and the adjacent road network. 

Addition of comment to ensure space for laydown to minimise parking and queuing 

Construction staff will not be permitted to park their vehicles on the road within the construction areas. 

All construction vehicles will be secured within the worksite out of hours and when not in use. Some short term 

parking of plant may be required on the road adjacent to the work site where it is safe and legal to do so, 

however this will be minimised. 

6 Table 6-1, TM8 – spelling error corrected. 

Version 3 

Table of Amendments 

Section 4.9 

Section 4.10 

Spelling error corrected 

Remove “park in nominated areas only” and replace with “do not park on public roads” 

Car sharing and alternative modes of transport will be encouraged by the contractor. 

Remove reference to short term parking of plant on the adjacent road. Replace with, “Drivers of delivery trucks 

and heavy vehicles, as well as operators of plant, will be instructed not to park on any public roads adjacent to 

the site. The site will also have sufficient capacity to cater for the expected volume of construction vehicles.” 

Prohibition of parking on local roads will be reinforced to construction staff as part of their site induction. 


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1. Introduction 

1.1. Background 

The Rooty Hill Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) (the Project) located at Kellogg Road, Rooty Hill within the 

Blacktown Local Government Area (LGA) will allow Holcim to receive construction material by rail from a 

quarry located outside of the Sydney Basin, blend the materials to meet customer specifications and distribute 

these by road to the Sydney market. The construction materials received will include single size crushed 

aggregate, blended crushed aggregates and manufactured sand, typically used for the manufacture of 

concrete and asphalt as well as a variety of other uses in the civil construction industry. Holcim currently 

supplies the bulk of these materials through the Penrith Lakes Development Corporation (PLDC), however the 

resource at this site is nearly depleted and the facility will wind down to closure by mid 2014. 

The site is 15 ha and is bound by the Main Western Railway Line to the south, the Nurragingy Reserve to the 

East, the One Steel Mini Mill and other industrial developments to the west and industrial land to the North. 

Angus Creek, a tributary of the Eastern Creek, flows through the southern portion of the site (refer Figure 1‐1 

for a site locality plan). 

Once operational, the Rooty Hill RDC will operate 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week and will be capable of 

handling up to four (4) million tonnes per annum of product. 

The main elements of the Project are listed below: 

• Regional office building and quarry and concrete testing laboratory. 

• Rail sidings of 1,100 metres in length with aggregate unloading facility located in the middle of the siding; 

• On‐ground Concrete Storage Bins and Load out facility. 

• Radial stacker as a contingency mechanism to allow trains to be unloaded and returned to the rail system 

if there is a malfunction with the operation of the main storage system, or if materials at the unloading 

station are contaminated. 

• Blending plant/pug mill to mix road base with cement or lime and water at a capacity of 400 tonnes per 

hour. 

• Conveyor system, linking the unloading station to the storage and truck loading facilities. 

• Workshop, stores, site offices, truck wash down, truck refuelling, weighbridges , paving and parking; 

• A 200,000m 3 per annum capacity concrete batching plant. 

• A road/conveyor bridge over Angus Creek to link the northern and southern sections of the site. 

This Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) is a sub plan to the Construction Environment 

Management Plan (CEMP) and forms part of the overall Construction Environmental Management System 

(EMS) for the Project. 

To satisfy Minister’s Conditions of Approval (MCoA) 5.3(c) and relevant sections, this CTMP will be approved 

by the Director‐General of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure (DoPI) prior to the commencement 

of any works on site. 

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1.2. Construction Work and Staging 

Construction of Stage 2 of the Project is expected to take approximately 18 months, with works anticipated to 

commence in September 2012. 

This Project will be constructed in three (3) stages as noted in Table 1‐1. 

MCoA 1.8 allows for the submission of management plans required by the Project approval on a progressive 

basis for discrete stages of the Project further to approval by the Director‐General. Approval for the 

progressive submission of the management plans for the Project was granted by the Director‐General in 

August 2011. The first submission of the CTMP addressed Stage 1a and 1b works. This second submission of 

the CTMP addresses Stage 2 works and will be provided to the Director‐General for approval. 

• Table 1‐1 Description of the Project Staging 

Stage 

Stage 1a: Site 

Preparation (Angus 

Creek Corridor, 

Northern and Southern 

Zone) 

Stage 1b: Early Works 

(Angus Creek 

Corridor, Northern and 

Southern Zone) 

Stage 2: Construction 

(Angus Creek 

Corridor, Northern and 

Southern Zone) 

Description 

• Surveys 

• Fencing (perimeter and vegetation) 

• Drilling/test excavations 

• Minor clearing and grubbing (except where Endangered Ecological 

Communities (EEC) or threatened flora and fauna will be impacted) 

• Establishment of site facilities (including access roads, site offices, 

mess rooms, parking, sanitary facilities, first aid, power, phone , 

water and any workshops) 

• Identification of existing services and relocation of these services (if 

required) 

• Drainage works (including the construction of sedimentation basins 

and installation of erosion and sediment fencing) 

• Topsoil stripping and stockpiling (including clearing and grubbing of 

EEC’s in the development footprint as specified in the Vegetation 

Management Plan) 

• Earthworks for construction of the northern noise wall and for the 

access onto the Angus Creek Bridge 

• Noise mitigation measures (i.e. construction of noise walls in the 

north) 

• Construction of road and conveyor bridge over Angus Creek 

• Bulk earth works in the Northern Zone 

• Service relocation works south of Angus Creek 

• Completion of bulk earthworks 

• Construction of site drainage system 

• Noise mitigation measures (i.e. construction of noise walls in the 

south) 

• Construction of the rail siding (including signalling system) 

connecting into the existing Railcorp Railway system 

• Construction of a single rail aggregate unloading facility, comprising 

two bins 

• Construction of on-ground concrete storage and the load out facility 

• Construction of the radial stacker 

• Construction of the conveyor system linking the unloading station to 

the storage and truck facilities 

• Construction of the workshop, stores, site offices, truck wash down, 

truck refuelling, weighbridges, parking, dust control system 

Estimated Start date / 

Duration 

Stage 1 is complete. 

October 2011 for 

approximately 4 weeks. 

Stage 1 is complete. 

November 2011 to April 

2012 

September 2012 for 

approximately 18 

months 



Stage 

Description 

• Connection to services including sewer, water, electricity and 

communications 

• Installation of traffic lights on Kellogg Road and local road upgrades 

in the vicinity of the Project site 

Estimated Start date / 

Duration 

1.3. Purpose of this Plan 

This CTMP for Stage 2 work has been developed to address potential construction traffic impacts on the study 

area and to satisfy the requirements set out in Condition 5.3 c) and relevant sections of the MCoA and includes 

the following: 

• Details of traffic routes used by construction vehicles. 

• The number and type of vehicles to be used in the construction of the project, and their movements to, 

from and within the site per day. 

• Minimum requirements for vehicle maintenance to address noise and exhaust emissions. 

• Speed limits to be observed along routes to and from the site. 

• Behaviour requirements for vehicle drivers to and from the site and within the site. 


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2. Legislative and Regulatory Compliance 

2.1. Minister’s Conditions of Approval 

The MCoA from the DoPI relevant to traffic management have been considered in this Plan are detailed in 

Table 2‐1. 

• Table 2-1 Minister’s Conditions of Approval 

MCoA 

2.2 

2.11 

2.12 

2.13 

2.14 

Requirement 

The Proponent shall only undertake construction activities associated with the project, that 

are audible at any residential receptor, between the following hours: 

a) 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays, inclusive; 

b) 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturdays; and 

c) At no time on Sundays or public holidays. 

The Proponent shall take reasonable measures to ensure that heavy vehicles accessing 

the site shall not queue within the adjacent local road network. 

The Proponent shall take reasonable measures to ensure that vehicles used for the 

construction and/or operation of the project shall not park on local roads in the vicinity of 

the project at any time. 

The Proponent shall design and construct all internal roads, including associated loading 

bays, car parking facilities, driveways, ramp grades, turn paths, sight distances and aisle 

widths, in accordance with relevant RMS and Council codes, including AS 2890.1 – 2004 

and AS 2890.2 – 2002. 

The Proponent shall clearly mark all visitor, disabled, ambulance and service vehicle 

parking areas. 

As part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan for the project, required 

under condition 5.3 of this approval, the Proponent shall prepare and implement a Traffic 

Management Plan to outline management of traffic conflicts associated with the 

construction of the project. 

The Plan shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: 

Document 

Reference 

Section 4.8 

Section 4.3, 4.10 

and 6 

Section 4.10 and 

6 

Section 6 

Section 4.4 

i) Details of traffic routes used by construction vehicles; Section 4.1 

5.3 c) 

ii) The number and type of vehicles to be used in the construction of the project, and their 

movements to, from and within the site per day; 

iii) Minimum requirements for vehicle maintenance to address noise and exhaust 

emissions; 

Section 4.1 

Section 4.6 

iv) Speed limits to be observed along routes to and from the site; and Section 4.5 

v) Behaviour requirements for vehicle drivers to and from the site and within the site. Section 4.9 



2.2. Statement of Commitments 

This plan also considers the requirements in the Statement of Commitments (SoC) from the Environmental 

Assessment Report (including Submissions Report and revised Statement of Commitments) and the Statement 

of Commitments dated March 2011 from the project modification. The commitments relevant to traffic 

management during construction are summarised in Table 2‐2. 

• Table 2-2 Statement of Commitments 

Objective Ref no. Commitment Reference 

Statement of Commitments – Environmental Assessment Report 

8.1 

Access to the proposed ROC would primarily be via Kellogg Road. Access to 

the site will continue to be available from North Parade and Woodstock Avenue. 


4.2 

8.2 

Emergency access to the proposed ROC would be via Woodstock Avenue, 

North Parade and potentially the OneSteel site if access via Kellogg Road was 

restricted for any reason. 

Section 4.2 

8.3 

A traffic management plan would be developed for the proposed RDC to ensure 

that there would be no loss of service to the surrounding road network and to 

address all traffic issues in the construction and operational phases of the 

project. The plan addresses: 

• Accident monitoring; 

• Assessment of road pavement condition; 


4.12 

• Road traffic protocols (transport code of conduct for the RDC site); and 

• Driver training on use of approved routes. 

Management strategies for traffic on the RDC site will include: 

• Ensuring maximum safety for pedestrians and drivers; 

Traffic 

Management 

8.4 

• Ensuring separation of heavy and light vehicles; 

• Require site design to incorporate one way traffic flow and minimise the 

number of intersections on site; 

• Provision of adequate room for vehicles to manoeuvre on the site; 

• Preventing traffic from entering restricted areas; 

• Provision of adequate parking; 

Section 4.4, 4.10 

and 6 

• Monitoring of all traffic movements on the site; 

• Assessment of road conditions; 

• Assessment of road signage; and 

• Prohibition of truck queuing in Kellogg Road. 

8.5 

To ensure traffic management on site would be of a high standard, the following 

measures will be implemented during construction and operation of the 

proposed RDC: 

Construction Phase: 

• During the initial phase of construction when access is required to the 

southern section of the site via North Parade, install signage on the Knox 

Rd approaches to the intersection warning motorists of the possibility of 

construction traffic entering the roadway (eg. 'Construction traffic ahead', or 

'Construction trucks entering'); 

Section 4.13 



Objective Ref no. Commitment Reference 

• Undertake a condition survey of North Parade prior to, and upon 

completion of, RDC construction works to ensure that it remains at the 

same level of amenity following its limited use for construction access. It is 

proposed that this would be undertaken in conjunction with Blacktown City 

Council officers; 

N/A: under the 

Project 

Modification 

North Parade is 

being closed and 

Holcim is 

purchasing the 

road. 

• Install signage along North Parade (primarily at the entry points), outlining 

the presence of heavy vehicles to other motorists in the Reserve; 

• To maintain continued public access and for security/public safety reasons 

fence North Parade in the initial phase of the construction program; 

• Monitor key intersections during the construction phase to ensure that the 

construction-related traffic does not create any unexpected safety or 

efficiency problems in the surrounding road network; 

• Liaison with Blacktown City Council, the RMS and adjoining property 

holders; and Ensure strict compliance with the Traffic Management Plan 

10.3 

10.4 

15.3 

Statement of Commitments (March 2011) 

The EMP will address the following specific issues for both construction and 

operation of the proposed RDC: 

• Traffic 

The EMP will include a comprehensive environmental monitoring program which 

will include monitoring of the following: 

• Traffic 

Components of the monitoring programme shall include: 

• Traffic - All traffic entering the site would be directed to the appropriate 

area for example delivery and raw materials trucks to the weighbridge, staff 

and visitors to the car park and concrete agitators to the Concrete Batching 

Plant. Any traffic incidents would be reported to the Site Manager. 

Section 4.12 


4.12 

Section 4.1, 4.10 

and 6 

Nil - • Nil - 



3. Existing Situation 

3.1. Road Intersections 

Woodstock Avenue 

Woodstock Avenue is a four lane arterial road with posted speed limit 60km/hr. It runs east‐west and while for 

most of its length it is in a residential area. It connects to the northbound off‐ramp and southbound on‐ramp 

to the Westlink M7 Motorway. 

Kellogg Road 

Kellogg Road intersects with Woodstock Avenue and operates under give‐way control. The majority of the 

traffic using Kellogg Road is associated with the industrial developments. The road is approximately 20m wide 

without linemarking. The road geometry accommodates one traffic lane in each direction and informal 

kerbside parking. 

Glendenning Road 

Glendenning Road is a two lane road that runs north‐south from Woodstock Avenue, past Power Street to 

Lamb Street, which forms the edge of a residential area. The current Busways Blacktown Depot is located on 

this road between Power Street and Lamb Street. 

Power Street 

Power Street is an arterial road that runs east‐west from Rooty Hill Road North to Knox Road in the east 

crossing Angus Creek. Power Street is primarily four lanes except for the section between Glendenning Road 

and the M7 which is two lane. The northbound on‐ramp to the M7 originates from Power Street. The region 

from Glendenning Road to the M7 on ramps is industrial. It is likely there will also be some residential traffic as 

Power Street links to residential communities. 

Westlink M7 Motorway 

The Westlink M7 motorway is a 40km long tolled motorway. It is a dual carriageway linking to the Hills M2 

Motorway at Baulkham Hills, the M4 Western Motorway at Eastern Creek and the M5 Southwestern 

Motorway at Prestons. The M7 half diamond interchange at Woodstock Avenue consists of two signalised 

intersections for northbound off‐ramp and southbound on‐ramp. The interchange at Power Street consists of 

two signalised intersections for the southbound off‐ramp and the northbound on‐ramp. 

3.2. Public Transport 

The only bus route in the vicinity of the proposed development is the Route 756, which runs along Power 

Street and occasionally down Glendenning Road. It is a low frequency service with a typical frequency of one 

bus every 30 minutes and 60 minutes in AM peak and PM peak respectively. Busways is the service provider 

for the bus route. 

Nearby Rooty Hill and Doonside train stations are located on the Western Line with services every 15 minutes 

during peaks, reducing to a 30 minute service in the off‐peak. 



3.3. Cycling 

There are several cycling routes in the area. The most relevant current paths are a shared path that follows the 

alignment of the M7, and bike paths within Nurragingy Reserve. While these are both separated from any 

traffic, cyclists using these paths may also use some of the local streets, especially since Woodstock Avenue 

has been identified as a future cycling route. The M7 cycle path is well utilised and not impacted by 

construction activity, however no data is available on the number of cyclists currently using the other adjacent 

local streets. 



4. Construction Traffic Management Plan 

4.1. Vehicle Trip Generation and Distribution 

The principal vehicle movements to and from the site during Stage 2 works will be: 

• Construction personnel (light vehicles). 

• Concrete deliveries (agitators). 

• Construction materials (light vehicles). 

• Construction materials (heavy vehicles). 

It is estimated that the Stage 2 works will generate an average maximum of 170 heavy vehicle movements 

daily, and an average maximum of 60 heavy vehicle movements in the AM peak hour. While these numbers 

are current best estimates, they cannot be confirmed until a Contractor has been engaged. There will be days 

where there are no deliveries and days where the number of vehicle movements will be higher than the 

estimated average maximum daily and peak numbers. The volume of 60 vehicles in the AM peak hour is 

considered to be a conservative estimate, and unlikely to be exceeded. 

The origin pattern for staff cars and delivery trucks is difficult to predict and may vary from day to day. 

Therefore, the number of vehicles using the proposed routes is assumed to be distributed evenly. 

Proposed routes to and from the site for heavy vehicles are as follows: 

Entry: 

• Southbound M7 left turn to Power St right turn to Glendenning Rd Woodstock Ave Kellogg Rd 

Site 

• Northbound M7 right turn to Woodstock Ave Kellogg Rd Site 

Exit: 

• Site Kellogg Rd right turn to Woodstock Ave left turn to Glendenning Rd left turn to Power St 

Northbound M7 

• Site Kellogg Rd left turn to Woodstock Ave Southbound M7 

The location of the site in close proximity to the M7 limits the amount of local road routes required to access 

and egress the site. The use of the M7 routes is likely to cover the vast majority of heavy vehicle trips accessing 

and egressing the site. However, there may be a small number of locally generated heavy vehicle trips 

depending on the location of suppliers which use alternative routes. The volume of these vehicles on 

alternative routes is not expected to be significant and as such not result in any impact on adjacent road 

operations. 

4.2. Site Access 

All construction traffic will access the site via Kellogg Road, with the bulk of it coming from the M7, and leaving 

the motorway at either Power Street or Woodstock Avenue. Traffic using the Power Street interchange will 



travel by Glendenning Road as this is the closest most direct route and does not pass any residential areas. 

Access to the site will continue to be available from Woodstock Avenue. 

Access to the southern section of the Project site for construction of the Angus Creek Bridge will be via a 

permanent crossing across Angus Creek. The Knox Road/Nurragingy Reserve access point will only be used as a 

backup if difficulties arise (i.e. during emergency situations) with the permanent crossing. The temporary 

traffic arrangements associated with “emergency” access from the Reserve will be managed through the 

development of a Construction Access Management Program to satisfy MCoA 2.18. 

It is intended that all heavy vehicle movements and the delivery of dangerous goods (fuel) to the site will 

utilise the M7 without intruding on residential streets. 

See Figure 4‐1 for traffic routes. 



• Figure 4‐1 Rooty Hill Distribution Centre Traffic Routes 



4.3. Construction Vehicle Movements 

Where heavy vehicles are required to reverse into the site, two‐way radios will be provided to improve 

communication between spotters and drivers. 

Site deliveries will adopt a “just‐in‐time” arrangement whenever practical so as to minimise queuing within the 

project site and the adjacent road network. 

At all times during the construction phase the site will be planned to ensure sufficient space for the delivery 

and laydown of all construction materials and plant so that no queuing or illegal parking will occur on public 

roads. 

4.4. Signage 

The contractor will implement a clear and concise signage scheme throughout the site to identify construction 

vehicles routes, and assist in internal traffic control. Signage will also identify the site office and parking areas 

(including disabled) for all personnel, site visitors, ambulance and service vehicles. 

4.5. Speed Limit 

Within the site, posted speed limits should not exceed 40km/h. However given the large amount of activity 

and the amount of heavy machinery present; speeds within construction zones will be reduced to 25km/h. The 

traffic and speed management arrangements for the site will be conveyed to all drivers via site inductions, and 

speed and warning signs erected on site. 

Outside of the site, the prevailing relevant local speed limits will apply. 

4.6. Traffic Noise 

The Department of Environment & Conservation (now Environmental Protection Authority) released the 

“Environmental Criteria for Road Traffic Noise” in May 1999. The policy sets out noise criteria application to 

different road classifications for the purpose of defining traffic noise impacts. The following will be applied to 

minimise the traffic noise impacts: 

• Apply and strictly adhere to low speed limits within site. 

• Ensure a clearly defined access road is available and that road surfaces are adequately maintained. 

• Ensure all contractor vehicles are fitted with adequate noise control equipment in good working order. 

• Large vehicles should not arrive or leave the site at noise sensitive times; that is before 7:00am and after 

6:00pm during the week, before 8:00am and after 1:00pm on Saturdays or at any time on Sundays or 

public holidays, unless movements are inaudible at surrounding residences. 

• Ensure no parking or queuing of construction traffic in residential streets. 

4.7. Construction Employees 

It is estimated that the number of construction personnel in Stage 2 will peak at approximately 80‐100 per day. 

It is expected that personnel will arrive and leave the site as follows: 



Entry: Personnel entry into site is via Kellogg Road: 

• Woodstock Ave / Kellogg Road Site carpark 

Exit: Personnel leave existing site carpark: 

• Site carpark Kellogg Rd / Woodstock Ave 

4.8. Work Hours 

MCoA 2.2 requires that Holcim only undertakes construction activities that are audible at any residential 

receptor, between the following hours: 

• 7:00am to 6:00pm, Mondays to Fridays, inclusive. 

• 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturdays. 

• No time on Sundays or public holidays. 

It is not anticipated that works will be required outside of normal work hours. 

4.9. Driver Requirements 

As well as obeying all relevant road laws and speed limits drivers will also ensure that they: 

• Do not use engine brakes on local streets. 

• Drive in a manner that minimises vehicle noise and emissions. 

• Follow the nominated routes that link the M7 and the site. 

• Do not park on public roads. 

• Drive in a manner and speed appropriate for the changing conditions within the site. 

• Avoid blocking intersections and local roads. 

4.10. Parking 

All personnel will enter via Kellogg Road and park in the site car park. Construction staff will not be permitted 

to park their vehicles on the road within the construction areas. Car sharing and alternative modes of 

transport will be encouraged by the contractor. 

All construction vehicles will be secured within the worksite out of hours and when not in use. Drivers of 

delivery trucks and heavy vehicles, as well as operators of plant, will be instructed not to park on any public 

roads adjacent to the site. The site will have sufficient capacity to cater for the expected volume of 

construction vehicles. 

Prohibition of parking on local roads will be reinforced to construction staff as part of their site induction. 

4.11. Accident and Monitoring 

In the case of an accident, a tow‐truck contractor will attend to the clearance of the accident scene. 



All traffic entering the site would be directed to the appropriate area for example staff and visitors to the car 

park. Any traffic incidents would be reported to the Contactor who will notify the Holcim Project Manager. 

4.12. Traffic Control Plan 

A traffic control plan will be developed to ensure there will be no loss of service to the surrounding road 

network and will cover all major construction issues. 

4.13. Construction Phase 

To ensure traffic management on site is of a high standard, the following measures will be implemented during 

construction of the Project as stated under SoC: 

• To maintain continued public access and for security/public safety reasons fence North Parade in the 

initial phase of the construction program. 

• Maintain liaison with Blacktown City Council, the RMS and adjoining property holders. 

• The Contractor will monitor traffic conditions at the Kellogg Road/Woodstock Avenue intersections and 

will implement traffic control if required. 

• Ensure strict compliance by the Contractor with the Traffic Control Plan. 



5. Impacts on Traffic and Transport Operations 

5.1. Traffic and Transport Impacts 

5.1.1. Property Access 

Construction of the facility itself is not expected to result in any property access issues for residents or nearby 

businesses. However related road upgrades may have an effect during construction. 

5.1.2. Bus Operations 

Route 756 is the only bus route that overlaps with the proposed construction routes, as the 756 runs down 

Power Street and occasionally performs a shuttle run up and down Glendenning Street during the AM and PM 

peaks. The minor increase in traffic related to the construction activity is unlikely to adversely impact on bus 

operations. Sufficient onsite parking will ensure that construction vehicles do not queue from the site onto 

the local road network and, therefore, will not interfere with bus operations which do not include use of 

Kellogg Road. 

5.1.3. Cyclists 

The eastern end of Woodstock Avenue is connected to existing bike lanes in Nurragingy Reserve. Although 

there will be a minor increase in traffic along Woodstock Avenue between the M7 and Kellogg Road this is only 

a short section of road and conflicting movements are minimised. 

5.1.4. Pedestrians 

As they key access routes avoid residential areas it is not expected that the minor increase in traffic will cause 

any delays, safety problems or amenity issues for pedestrians. 

5.1.5. Impacts on Emergency Vehicles 

Neither the construction of the site or the resultant traffic are expected to negatively affect emergency vehicle 

movements. 

5.2. Impacts on Existing Roads and Access 

As part of the project the intersection of Kellogg Road and Woodstock Avenue will need to be signalised, and 

be capable of accommodating a B‐Double truck. This upgrade is required as a result of the increase in traffic 

generated by the operation of the facility. Because of the proximity to the Kellogg Road/Woodstock Avenue 

intersection, along with the increased heavy vehicle use associated with the project, improvements are also 

planned to the Woodstock Avenue/Glendenning Road intersection to ensure efficient traffic movement 

through the area. 

Improvements are also being designed at the Glendenning Road/Powers Road intersection to accommodate 

the increased heavy vehicle usage. Implementation will be at Blacktown Council’s discretion. 

The impact of construction traffic on the main access roads to the site – Woodstock Avenue, Kellogg Road, 

Glendenning Road and Power Street – is expected to be insignificant as these roads currently have ample 



spare capacity to accommodate the estimated additional volumes. Woodstock Avenue is an uninterrupted 

multi‐laned road between Kellogg Road and the M7 Motorway, and at the intersection with Kellogg Road 

features a separate right‐turning lane. Kellogg Road is uninterrupted and features wide lanes (approximately 

2x 2.5m parking lanes and 2x 6.5m travel lanes). The roundabouts at the intersections of Kellogg 

Road/Glendenning Road and Power Street/Glendenning Road have sufficient turning radii for heavy vehicles. 

Power Street is uninterrupted between Glendenning Road and the M7 Motorway and is capable of carrying 

heavy vehicles. Glendenning Road is uninterrupted between Powers Road and Woodstock Avenue, features 

delineated parking lanes and a median turning lane between Powers Road and Belfast Place, reducing the 

potential for conflicts between turning and through vehicles. The M7 Motorway interchanges also have ample 

spare capacity to accommodate the estimated additional volumes. 



6. Environmental Control Measures and Safeguards 

The following environmental control measures and safeguards will be implemented in order to minimise potential traffic impacts associated with 

construction of the Project. 

Table 6‐1 includes a reference number and the relevant phase and timing for each control measure and safeguard. The table also divides the Project into 

management zones so control measure and safeguards can be targeted to a particular area within and external to the Project site, provides a source and/or 

reference for each control measure and safeguard and the respective responsibility for implementation. 

• Table 6‐1 Traffic Management Control Measures and Safeguards 

Phase 

Location 

Control Measures and Safeguards 

Design / Planning 

Site Preparation 

Construction 

Timing 

Angus Creek 

Corridor 

Southern Zone 

Northern Zone 

Office and 

Laboratory Zone 

Outside Project 

Boundary 

Source / 

Reference 

Responsibility 

General 

TM1 

TM2 

TM3 

All designs will be according with relevant Council, RMS and 

Australian Standard (including AS 2890.1 -2004 and AS 2890.2 – 

2002) 

Site induction (including environmental due diligence training) to 

include driver training on use of approved routes and a transport 

code of conduct for the Project site. 

Vehicles will be maintained in good working order in accordance with 

manufacturer’s requirements to minimise noise and exhaust 

emissions. 

 

 

 

Prior to 

construction 

commencing 

and ongoing 

Prior to 

construction 

commencing 

and ongoing 

MCoA 2.13 Project Manager 

SoC 8.3 Contractor 

Ongoing Best Practice Contractor 



Phase 

Location 





Timing 

Angus Creek 

Corridor 

Southern Zone 

Northern Zone 

Office and 



Boundary 

Source / 

Reference 


TM4 

TM5 

All reasonable and practicable, noise controls (e.g. low-noise 

mufflers) will be installed and maintained on plant and equipment. 

All heavy vehicles entering and leaving the site that are carrying 

loads will be covered. 


Ongoing 

CDMP 

CWMP 

Contractor 

TM6 

Drivers will only use approved routes and comply with the speed 

limits and road rules both on site and within the local road network. 


TM7 Traffic to the site will obey curfew times and driver instructions. Ongoing Best Practice Contractor 

TM8 

TM9 

Vehicles will not park or queue on local roads in the vicinity of the 

Project site (including Kellogg Road). 

Traffic entering the site will be directed to the appropriate area for 

example staff and visitors to the car park by appropriate signage or 

traffic control. 

Ongoing SoC 8.3 Contractor 

Ongoing SoC15.3 Contractor 

TM10 Traffic incidents will be reported to the Holcim Project Manager. Ongoing SoC15.3 Contractor 

Traffic Control Plans 

TM10 

TM11 

Traffic Control Plans (TCP) will be developed to manage traffic 

movements to and from the Project with the aim of avoiding queuing 

at local intersections (a queue consists of more than three vehicles 

waiting consecutively at an intersection). 

All TCP’s used during the construction activity will be developed by 

the Contractor in accordance with Australian Standard 1742.3-2002 

Manual of uniform traffic control devices Part 3 Traffic control 

devices for works on roads and the RMS’s Guide to Traffic Control at 

Worksites Version 4, 2010. 

It should be noted that a TCP can only be prepared by a person who 

As required SoC 8.3 Contractor 

As required Best Practice Contractor 



Phase 

Location 





Timing 

Angus Creek 

Corridor 

Southern Zone 

Northern Zone 

Office and 



Boundary 

Source / 

Reference 


TM12 

TM13 

Inspections 

TM14 

TM15 

TM16 

TM17 

has undertaken and passed the RMS’s “Traffic Control at Worksites 

Manual” training course and holds a current certification. 

All TCP’s will be implemented by suitably qualified personnel in 

accordance with the RMS’s “Guide to Traffic Control at Worksites” 

with particular attention paid to the spacing of traffic control devices. 

All relevant TCP’s will note traffic is restricted from entering the 

fenced Angus Creek corridor zone. 

Daily pre-start and pre-closedown inspections of short term traffic 

control will be completed using the checklist in the RMS’s “Traffic 

Control at Worksites Manual. 

Weekly inspections of long term traffic control will be completed 

using the checklist in the RMS’s “Traffic Control at Worksites 

Manual”, additional notes may also be included on the 

Environmental Site Inspection Checklist. 

Night inspections of any long term traffic controls will be completed 

using the checklist in the RMS’s “Traffic Control at Worksites 

Manual. 

The community and stakeholder consultation process in relation to 

construction traffic information and road safety matters will be 

undertaken in accordance with the Community Consultation Strategy 

(CCS). 


As required SoC 8.3 Contractor 

Daily 

Section 6 of 

the RMS’s 

Contractor 

Weekly 

“Traffic 

Control at 

Worksites 

Manual 

Contractor 

 

 

Once during 

the first week 

and then at 

least every 2 

months 

 

Appendix A 

of Australian 

Standard 

1742.3 

Contractor 




7. Training 

The construction contractor shall implement appropriate training and induction in the requirements of this 

CTMP. All employees, contractors and utility staff working on site will undergo site induction training which 

includes Environmental Due Diligence Training. The induction will address: 

• This CTMP 

• The existence of traffic restrictions and what this means for the project. 

• Delivery hours and locations. 

• Reporting and recording environmental incidents related to traffic. 

• Traffic control measures and the development and implementation of Traffic Control Plans. 

Records will be kept of all personnel undertaking the site induction and training, including the contents of the 

training, date and name of trainer/s. 

Key staff will undertake more comprehensive training relevant to their position and/or responsibility. This 

training may be provided as “toolbox” training or at a more advanced level by the EO. 

Further details regarding the content of staff induction and training are outlined in the CEMP. 



8. Inspections, Monitoring, Reporting and Auditing 

8.1. Inspections 

The requirement to inspect traffic control is stipulated in Section 6 of the RMS’s Traffic Control at Worksites 

Manual and Appendix A of Australian Standard 1742.3, and is applicable for works being undertaken on public 

roads. There are three main types of inspection: 

• Pre‐start and pre‐closedown inspections of short term traffic control. 

• Weekly inspections of long term traffic control. 

• Night inspections of long‐term traffic control. 

The checklist in the RMS’s Traffic Control at Worksites Manual is generic and can be used for all three types of 

inspection whether short term, long term or night. 

The responsibility and frequency of inspections is clearly stipulated in Section 6.1 of the RMS’s Traffic Control 

at Worksites Manual and is summarised in Table 8‐1. 

• Table 8‐1 Summary of Traffic Control Inspections 

Inspection Responsibility Frequency 

Pre-start and preclosedown 

Contractor 

Daily observational monitoring of Before work starts, 

regularly through the shift and prior to closing down will be 

undertaken by the Construction Team and any notes will be 

recorded in the site diary. 

Weekly Inspections Contractor On the day the work begins and at least once per week 

recorded on the checklist in the RMS’s “Traffic Control at 

Worksites Manual of the Environmental Inspection 

Checklist 

Night inspections Contractor At least once during the first week and at least every 2 

months recorded on the checklist in the RMS’s “Traffic 

Control at Worksites Manual 

Any non‐conformances will be recorded on the Environmental Action Register (refer Appendix O of the CEMP) 

and will remain open until the issue has been resolved. A STARS Environmental Incident Notification Form 

may also be completed (refer Appendix M of the CEMP) and issued for more serious deficiencies which pose a 

greater level of environmental risk, or for when a reprimand is required for poor performance. 

8.2. Monitoring 

Traffic monitoring during the construction phase will be undertaken generally in accordance with the 

Operational Monitoring Plan (except that during construction, monitoring will not include daily heavy vehicle 

movements/tonnages) which has been prepared to satisfy MCoA 3.1. Monitoring will include daily pre‐start 

visual inspections of vehicles to ensure vehicles are maintained in good working order and in accordance with 

manufacturer specifications, and noise controls (efficient silencers, low‐noise mufflers etc.) have been 

installed and maintained (where reasonable and practicable). 



8.3. Reporting 

A quarterly report will be produced by the EO to summarise all monitoring results. This report will be reviewed 

by the ER and the PM. It is recognised that more frequent reporting may be required by the EPL 

8.4. Auditing 

Audits (both internal and external) will be undertaken to assess the effectiveness of environmental controls 

and compliance with this plan, MCoA and other relevant guidelines. The following elements may be included 

in the audit: 

• Compliance with statutory obligations. 

• Compliance with Holcim environmental standards, guidelines, specifications and contract conditions. 

• Compliance with the CEMP and CTMP. 

• Adequacy of monitoring and operational reports. 

• Completion of environmental actions. 

• Adequacy of environmental training records. 

• Adequacy of environmental records, checklists and document management systems. 

• Preparation of environmental reports. 

• Recording and completion of corrective actions following environmental incidents and complaints. 

• Achievement of environmental performance objectives. 

• Implementation of actions from previous audits. 

A schedule for internal audits providing frequencies and responsibilities is provided as part of the CEMP. Any 

audit of this plan will be as part of an overall construction environmental management systems audit. 



9. Review and Improvement of the CTMP 

9.1. Environmental Management Review 

The effectiveness and proper implementation of the CTMP will be reviewed at a minimum Holcim every twelve 

months or sooner as necessary. Review will be undertaken by the management team. The review will 

comprise: 

• Reviewing the results of audits. 

• Evaluation of the system, which improvements and corrective actions will be sought. 

• Evaluation of the operation of the CTMP. 

9.2. Continual Improvement 

Continual improvement of the CTMP will be achieved by the regular evaluation of environmental management 

performance against environmental policies, objectives and targets for the purpose of identifying 

opportunities for improvement. The continual improvement process will: 

• At least annually: 

− Review the adequacy of this plan. 

− Consider any recent developments in practices and technology to ensure Best Management ideals are 

followed to minimise traffic impacts. 

• At least quarterly: 

− Review monitoring results and identify areas of opportunity for improvement of environmental 

management which leads to improved environmental performance. 

• As incidents / non conformances occur: 

− Determine the root cause or causes of non‐conformances and deficiencies. 

− Develop and implement a plan of corrective and preventative action to address non‐conformances 

and deficiencies. 

− Verify the effectiveness of the corrective and preventative actions. 

Outcomes of these reviews shall be documented and retained for the duration of the project.

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