Victorian Desalination Project - AquaSure

4 Commissioning Delivery Approach
4.1 Project Delivery Mode and Contractual Requirements
Commissioning Environmental Sub-plan (CESP)
The State has contracted AquaSure to deliver the Project. As such, from 1 September 2009, the official
status of Project proponent has been transferred from the State to AquaSure. The environmental
requirements are set out in the Project Deed between AquaSure and the State. Clause 58.3 of the Project
Deed permits AquaSure to subcontract its obligations to the D&C Contractor.
AquaSure has contracted TDJV to design, construct and commission the Project as its D&C Contractor.
The relevant environmental requirements in the Project Deed have been transferred to TDJV via the D&C
Contract between AquaSure and TDJV, although it should be noted that AquaSure is still required to meet
all legislative requirements and has an obligation to ensure appropriate environmental management is
implemented.
TDJV has contractual responsibilities and obligations with a number of organisations to facilitate delivery of
the Project.
4.2 Project Phases
The D&C component of the Project has the following phases:
• Design and pre-construction
• Construction
• Commissioning
• Close-out
• Defects liability
Key features implemented during the Design and pre-construction, and Construction phases of the D&C
component include, but are not limited to:
• Bunding of chemical storage areas
• Construction testing and verification
• Pre-Commissioning cleaning, verification and calibration.
TDJV’s approach to environmental management during the Commissioning Phase is set out below:
• The Commissioning and Commercial Acceptance Plan has been developed which establishes a
high level framework for environmental management during commissioning activities.
• Environmental risks associated with commissioning equipment failure and design and construction
errors are identified and managed.
• Specific environmental risks associated with commissioning are identified and addressed.
• Changeover of environmental roles, responsibilities and accountabilities from the D&C Contractor
to the O&M Contractor is managed effectively.
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