Hurstville REF - Transport for NSW - NSW Government

Clause 228 Factor Impacts Commentscultural, historical, scientific orsocial significance or otherspecial value for present orfuture generations?(f)Any impact on the habitat ofany protected fauna (within themeaning of the National Parksand Wildlife Act 1974)?nilNo habitat on which protected orendangered species would be reliant willbe impacted.(g) Any endangering of anyspecies of animal, plant orother form of life, whether livingon land, in water or in the air?(h) Any long-term effects on theenvironment?nilnilNo protected or endangered species areanticipated to be impacted by theproposed works.The proposed activities are notanticipated to pose environmental risksin the long term.(i)Any degradation of the qualityof the environment?nilThe proposed work is not expected tohave significant adverse impacts on thequality of the environment.(j)Any risk to the safety of theenvironment?-ve short-term During construction there is a risk to theenvironment due to accidental spills andsedimentation. These risks will beminimised through the implementation ofthe proposed control measures.(k) Any reduction in the range ofbeneficial uses of theenvironment?nilWorks are to take place within theexisting rail corridor and would notreduce the beneficial uses of theenvironment.(l)Any pollution of theenvironment?-ve short-term During construction there is a risk ofnoise, water and air pollution. Theserisks will be minimised through theimplementation of the proposed controlmeasures.(m) Any environmental problemsassociated with the disposal ofwaste?(n) Any increased demands onresources, natural or otherwisewhich are, or are likely tobecome in short supply?(o) Any cumulative environmentaleffect with other existing orlikely future activities?-veshort-termnilnil short-term+ve long-termDuring construction it is possible spoilmay be contaminated and an appropriateremediation plan and/or waste disposalmethod will be required.Construction materials are readilyavailable and will be sourced from localcontractors where possible.The distance between the differentDTRS sites is such that cumulativenoise, air quality and traffic impacts arenot expected.Page 55 of 75