Hurstville REF - Transport for NSW - NSW Government

ESD PrincipleApplication to the proposalremoved if no longer required.Adverse impacts associated with the site and construction will beminor and measures to reduce impacts identified within this REFwill be implemented during construction.Intergenerational equityConservation ofbiological diversity andecological integrityImproved valuation andpricing of environmentalresourcesThis proposal and the overarching DTRS project will contributetowards TfNSW’s strategic benefits for current and futuregenerations, including safer public transport, by improving on thecurrent communications system, providing coverage and reliablecommunications services to all parts of the electrified rail networkand acting as the basis for the introduction of an Automatic TrainProtection System.The economic, social and safety considerations of the DTRS havebeen integrated with the consideration and assessment ofpotential environmental impacts regarding the development andoperation of the DTRS.The proposed site is on disturbed land that has been previouslycleared. Major clearing or other disturbance to the biodiversity oritems of ecological significance of the area is not required. Theproposed activity is not expected to result in loss of biodiversity orecological integrity.TfNSW recognises the value of environmental sustainability andwill minimise the impact of its activities by ensuring appropriatemitigation measures are implemented for all aspects of the DTRSproject. The potential environmental costs of the proposal havebeen considered in conjunction with the costs of design,construction and operation.2.8 Other GuidelinesConsideration of the NSW Telecommunication Facilities Guideline including Broadband NSW(DoP 2010) is a requirement when Clause 114 or Clause 115 (development of atelecommunications facility) of the ISEPP is applied. The requirements of the guidelines havebeen considered and are included in Appendix 1.2.9 Licences and ApprovalsResponsible AuthorityApproval/Licence/PermitTfNSWDetermination under Part 5 of the Environmental Planningand Assessment Act 1979Page 22 of 75