Hurstville REF - Transport for NSW - NSW Government

All waste will be removed from the site when work is completed.4.8 Contaminated LandExisting SituationAn initial investigation has been carried out for potential land contamination. The investigationincluded:A visual inspection for signs of potential land contamination;A search of the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) register of contaminatedsites;A search of RailCorp records; andA review of all materials to be used at the site to establish their potential for landcontamination.Due to the historical and ongoing use of the site as part of the rail corridor, the followingpotential sources of contamination may be present in the vicinity of the site:Fuel and oil spills and engine emissionsRail corridor maintenance activities, such as application of pesticides and herbicidesBrake liningsHistorical cables / pipework ducting and former site structures, with potential asbestoscontaining materialsFabric of old rolling stockImported fill.The initial investigation identified signs of potential land contamination close to the proposedsite. A small pile of waste (construction materials including cement bricks, old paint can withsuspected dried cement, low density board and sand material) was observed directly adjacentto the area of proposed construction (refer to Figure 4). No soil discoloration or odours werenoticed.RailCorp does not have any record that the site is contaminated. There are no EPA registeredcontaminated sites near the vicinity of the proposed DBS site.Page 44 of 75