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Digital Train Radio SystemWollongong Yard BTS SiteReview of Environmental FactorsFebruary 2012Page 1 of 64

Table of ContentsExecutive Summary .................................................................................................................... 41 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 71.1 Background to the Project ........................................................................................ 71.2 Background to the Wollongong Yard Site................................................................. 81.3 Location and Land Use............................................................................................. 81.4 Consultation ............................................................................................................ 122 Statutory Position and Requirements........................................................................... 142.1 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979............................................... 142.2 State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 .................................... 152.3 Confirmation of Statutory Position .......................................................................... 152.4 Other Relevant Environmental Planning Instruments............................................. 152.5 Other NSW Legislation ........................................................................................... 172.6 Commonwealth Legislation..................................................................................... 192.7 Ecologically Sustainable Development................................................................... 192.8 Other Guidelines ..................................................................................................... 212.9 Licences and Approvals.......................................................................................... 213 Description of the Proposal ........................................................................................... 223.1 Scope of Proposed Works ...................................................................................... 223.2 Construction Methodology ...................................................................................... 243.3 Timing and Costing ................................................................................................. 253.4 Alternatives to the DTRS ........................................................................................ 253.5 Alternatives to the Wollongong Yard Site ............................................................... 273.6 Justification of the Preferred Option ....................................................................... 274 Environmental Impact and Risks .................................................................................. 294.1 Landforms, Geology and Soils................................................................................ 294.2 Water Quality and Hydrology.................................................................................. 304.3 Air Quality ............................................................................................................... 304.4 Biodiversity.............................................................................................................. 314.5 Noise and Vibration................................................................................................. 324.6 Heritage .................................................................................................................. 354.7 Waste...................................................................................................................... 364.8 Contaminated Land................................................................................................. 374.9 Hazardous Materials ............................................................................................... 384.10 Visual Aesthetics and Urban Design ...................................................................... 394.11 Land Use................................................................................................................. 404.12 Socio-Economic Effects.......................................................................................... 41Page 2 of 64

4.13 Electromagnetic Energy (EME) .............................................................................. 424.14 Traffic and Access .................................................................................................. 424.15 Utilities and Services............................................................................................... 434.16 Light Spill ................................................................................................................ 434.17 Demand on Resources ........................................................................................... 434.18 Cumulative Environmental Effects.......................................................................... 444.19 Consideration of Clause 228 of EP&A Regulations and EPBC Act ....................... 444.20 Summary of Control Measures ............................................................................... 474.21 Implementation Process ......................................................................................... 515 References....................................................................................................................... 52Appendix 1: Principles from the Telecommunications Facilities Guidelines ..................... 53Appendix 2: Design Plans ........................................................................................................ 62Appendix 3: Database Searches.............................................................................................. 63Extracts from the NSW Wildlife Atlas................................................................................ 63Flora 63Fauna ................................................................................................................................ 63Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System Report ......................................... 63Section 170: RailCorp Heritage Register – Items in Wollongong ..................................... 63NSW Heritage Register..................................................................................................... 63Australian Heritage Database ........................................................................................... 63EPBC Act 1999 Protected Matters Report........................................................................ 63Appendix 4: Electro- Magnetic Energy (EME) Reports.......................................................... 64Page 3 of 64

Executive SummaryNeed for the ProposalRailCorp currently operates an analogue train radio system known as MetroNet for operationalcommunications between signallers and train drivers. This system has reached the end of itsserviceable life and requires replacement. The New South Wales Government and RailCorphave begun work on the implementation of a Digital Train Radio System (DTRS) which willreplace this analogue system and address a number of recommendations from the WaterfallSpecial Commission of Inquiry (WSCOI). The DTRS will be a secure digital train radio systemdesigned to provide reliable voice and data communications on a Global Systems Mobile –Railway (GSM-R) platform.The DTRS will provide 100% radio coverage for approximately 1455 kilometres of RailCorp’selectrified network as well as in more than 60 tunnels covering approximately 70 kilometres andhas an expected design life of at least 15 years. UGL Infrastructure has been contracted todesign, construct, and commission and maintain the DTRS.Proposal DescriptionThe Wollongong Yard base transceiver station (BTS) will be installed on level ground on anexisting MetroNet mast about 38 metres east of the track on the South Coast Line. Wollongongrailway station is located adjacent to the proposed site.The proposed work will involve the elements listed below.• Two Argus panel antennas mounted onto an existing 30 metre high MetroNet mast. Theantennas will be situated a height of 24 metres.• One aboveground BTS cabinet, which will contain all necessary radio frequency equipment(about 880 millimetres wide, 1000 millimetres long and 1700 millimetres tall) and onepower cabinet (same dimensions). Both cabinets will be housed within the WollongongCommunications Room building.• Conduit feeder cables to connect to the existing power and fibre supply, installed at a depthof at least 600 millimetres.• New single phase circuit breaker installed on existing distribution board located within theCommunications Building, as part of the power connections.• Other associated and necessary activities to ensure the proper functioning of the radiocommunications facility including earthing, safe access, signage and bollards for vehicleprotection.Page 4 of 64

Approval ProcessThe proposal is being assessed under Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and AssessmentAct 1979 (EP&A Act) which requires RailCorp to consider the environmental impacts of theproposal.This Review of Environmental Factors (REF) has been prepared to address the requirements ofthe EP&A Act. It assesses the potential environmental impacts of the proposal within thecontext of Clause 228 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 and theThreatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act). The requirements of the CommonwealthEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) are alsoconsidered.Environmental Impact AssessmentThe benefits of the proposal cannot be achieved without some degree of environmental impact.The impacts resulting from construction and operation of the facility have been assessed in thisREF. This REF concludes that, subject to the implementation of mitigation measures, potentialenvironmental impacts can be controlled and reduced to acceptable levels and, therefore, workwill not compromise the health, diversity and productivity of the environment for the benefit offuture generations.The main environmental issues relate to construction impacts such as erosion andsedimentation risks as well as short-term traffic, air quality and noise issues for nearbyreceivers. Some of the construction work may result in temporary changes to the adjacent carpark to allow for construction access. Such impacts will be managed through theimplementation of a traffic management plan.In the long term, two new antennas will be introduced into the visual landscape. The antennaswill not be bulky and will be affixed to an existing mast. Electromagnetic energy (EME) impactshave also been considered and the EME levels for the proposal will be well within the limits setby the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA).Environmental ManagementA Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) will be prepared for the site, followingthe REF determination. The plan will further detail REF mitigation measures and will beprepared in accordance with the following:• Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (Department ofInfrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources, 2004); and• The Environmental Management Plan for DTRS (UGL Infrastructure, 2010).The following sub-plans are proposed in the REF and will be prepared concurrently with CEMP:• Waste Management Plan; and• Traffic Management Plan.Page 5 of 64

The CEMP, including all sub-plans, will be approved by RailCorp before construction begins.Page 6 of 64

1 Introduction1.1 Background to the ProjectRailCorp currently operates an analogue train radio system known as MetroNet for operationalcommunications between signallers and train drivers. This system has reached the end of itsserviceable life and requires replacement. The New South Wales Government and RailCorphave begun work on the implementation of a Digital Train Radio System (DTRS) which willreplace this analogue system and address a number of recommendations from the WaterfallSpecial Commission of Inquiry (WSCOI).The primary objectives of the DTRS project are to:• provide continuous radio coverage across 100% radio of RailCorp’s electrified network;• replace and improve on the current RailCorp MetroNet communications system;• provide a technology platform for future development of the automatic train protectionsystem (ATP); and• adopt best management and administrative practices while complying with the principles ofecologically sustainable development.The DTRS will provide secure and reliable voice and data communications via a GlobalSystems Mobile – Railway (GSM-R) platform. It will be used by train controllers, train drivers,train guards and signallers. The system is designed to allow for growth in both the size of thenetwork and the number of services using it. It will be compatible with communications systemsused by other users of the network, e.g. freight operators.The DTRS will provide 100% radio coverage along approximately 1455 kilometres of theRailCorp electrified network as well as in 66 tunnels covering approximately 70 kilometres andhas an expected design life of at least 15 years.The DTRS will include:• a main switching centre at a CBD location;• a geographically separated back-up switching centre at Homebush;• on-train equipment in approximately 675 train cabs;• about 250 base transceiver stations (BTS) as well as other base stations in tunnels;• approximately 65 dispatcher terminal units; and• capability to provide staff with handheld terminals.The DTRS will provide continuous coverage along the entire RailCorp electrified network for ontrainradios and permit at least 14 simultaneous voice calls from each base station.Page 7 of 64

DTRS systems are now widely used as a standard by major rail operators in Europe and Asia.In Australia, GSM-R is being installed on the Melbourne train network by the VictorianGovernment.1.2 Background to the Wollongong Yard SiteThe proposed base transceiver station (BTS) at Wollongong Yard is part of the DTRS that isbeing developed along RailCorp’s electrified lines. The proposal at Wollongong Yard is for anew BTS, which will provide coverage along a section of track between Coniston and FairyMeadow on the South Coast Line.The Wollongong Yard BTS is one of about 250 radio facilities which will provide an enhanced,efficient and reliable communication system for RailCorp’s electrified railway network.1.3 Location and Land UseSite NameWollongong YardStreet Address In the rail corridor, off Dean Street, Wollongong NSW 2500Property DescriptionRailway LineChainageSouth Coast LineSouth Coast LineSW 83+047Site Co-ordinates Latitude: -34.427845Longitude: 150.888479Reference system: GDA94Local Government AreaNSW State ElectorateCatchmentNearest Railway StationWollongong City CouncilWollongongWollongong CityWollongongThe proposed BTS site is on the eastern side of the rail corridor adjacent to Wollongong railwaystation (refer Figure 1 and Figure 2). The site is on level ground and antennas will be installedon an existing 30 metre high MetroNet mast located adjacent to a RailCorp Transit Policebuilding and the Wollongong Infrastructure office (Figure 3).The site is within the Wollongong Local Government Area (LGA) and the proposed work will beundertaken on land in the Zone SP2 – Infrastructure.Page 8 of 64

Land around the site is used for the purposes listed below.• To the north is the RailCorp Transit Police building, Lowden Square, car parking,Wollongong railway station, commercial properties then the Princes Highway.• To the east is an empty lot, commercial properties then residential properties.• To the south is the Wollongong Infrastructure office, car parking, commercial propertiesthen RailCorp storage areas alongside the railway tracks.• To the west is the RailCorp Transit Police building, Wollongong railway station, car parking,commercial properties then residential properties.• The nearest residential property is located 122 metres southwest of the site.• Lighthouse Church is located 95 metres to the west.• Wollongong Pre-school is located 130 metres to the east, Wollongong City Pre-school islocated 425 metres to the east, and child care centres are located 280 metres to the eastsoutheast,345 metres to the northwest and 480 metres to the east-southeast.• Wollongong Fire Station is located 310 metres to the north-northwest.• Wollongong Hospital is located 490 metres northwest of the site.There is adequate vehicle and pedestrian access to the site off Dean Street. Access is suitablefor construction vehicle access.The climate in the area is similar to other parts of the Wollongong area. The Port Kemblaweather station is the closest station and indicates that weather in the area is stronglyinfluenced by the coast to the east and the mountains to the west. The site has an elevation ofapproximately 16 metres. The area experiences extremes of climate, having a peak monthlyprecipitation of 183.7 millimetres in March and the least rainfall in September with an averagerainfall of 55.0 millimetres. Like much of south-eastern Australia, precipitation and temperaturein these areas is highly variable between years and between locations. The area experiencesaverage daily temperatures from 14.4 to 21.0 degrees.The site is within the Wollongong City catchment and is located 1.4 kilometres from the TasmanSea. The nearest trees are 20 metres from the site.The site is located adjacent to the Wollongong Railway Station Group which is heritage listedunder the NSW Heritage Act and RailCorp’s Section 170 Heritage and Conservation Register.Page 9 of 64

Figure 1Proposed site and surrounds© 2011 Google – Image © 2011 Sinclair Knight Merz © 2011 Whereis® Sensis Pty LtdPage 10 of 64

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Figure 3View of site looking north towards existing MetroNet mast1.4 ConsultationThe consultation activities for the proposed work are outlined below. These measures will helpensure stakeholders are informed of the proposal and that RailCorp meets its obligations underthe State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 (ISEPP). Consultation activitiesand work practices will be undertaken in accordance with community relation protocols andrequirements as per RailCorp’s Communications Management Plan.Three main consultation activities will take place.1) Communication with local councils and regulatory authoritiesConsultation with the local council and other regulatory authorities is required by the SEPP(Infrastructure) 2007. This will include notification of and liaison with Wollongong CityCouncil/other government agencies/utilities is required with regards to temporary impacts thatthe work may have on the nearby community (traffic, parks, stormwater etc).2) Communication with residents and businesses within a 500 metre radius of works andat nearby train stationConsultation with nearby residents, schools and other community facilities is required. Anumber of consultation activities will be undertaken and are outlined below.Page 12 of 64

• Letter: a letter will be sent to all properties within a 500 metre radius detailing the DTRSproject and the scope of works that will be undertaken for the Wollongong Yard BTS site.• Display of REF: the final REF will be made available at www.railcorp.info before workbegins. Council will also be given a hard copy and a link to the DTRS section of theRailCorp website.• “Face to face” consultation: direct consultation will be undertaken with nearby residents.Contact will be made with these residents and they will be given opportunity to discuss theDTRS works.• Contact hotline: a project telephone line will be established for the community to obtainfurther information during business hours.Community relations for the Wollongong Yard BTS proposal will specifically be targeted at:• residents along Gladstone Avenue, Frederick Street, Osborne Street, Parkinson Street,Crown Street, Loftus Street, Station Street, Auburn Street, Atchison Street, Kenny Street,Keira Street, Rawlinson Avenue, Rowland Avenue and Ellen Street.• community facilities including the child care centres, pre-schools, fire station, LighthouseChurch and Wollongong Hospital.3) Notification and community relations during construction and commissioning workswith Council, nearby community and commuters at Wollongong Station.Additional information about the upcoming work will be provided to the nearby community andWollongong City Council at least five days before work begins. This information will includespecific detail regarding activities, works hours, traffic control measures andcompound/assembly location.In addition, a doorknock will be undertaken, visiting residents and businesses and informingthem about the upcoming works.Communication with the community will take place before and during construction. Activities willinclude face-to-face communication with nearby community members, notifications, contactphone line and fact sheets.DTRS fact sheets and signage will be at Wollongong Station.4) SummaryFeedback received during pre-construction consultation will be compiled into a summary reportand taken into consideration. It will then be used, along with the REF, to determine whether thedevelopment should proceed and what, if any, changes need to be made.Page 13 of 64

2 Statutory Position and RequirementsThe description of the proposed works and the associated environmental impacts has beenundertaken in the context of Clause 228 of the Environmental Planning and AssessmentRegulation 2000, the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act), and the(Commonwealth) Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).In doing so, this REF helps fulfil the requirements of Section 111 of the Environmental Planningand Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act), that RailCorp must examine and take into account, tothe fullest extent possible, all matters affecting or likely to affect the environment by reason ofthe activity. The legislative framework relevant to the proposed works and associated approvalsis set out in the following sections.2.1 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) establishes the statutoryframework for planning and environmental assessment in NSW. Implementation of the EP&AAct is the responsibility of the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, statutory authorities andlocal councils.The EP&A Act contains three parts which impose requirements for planning approval.• Part 3A provides for control of ‘major infrastructure and other projects’ that require approvalfrom the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure.• Part 4 generally provides for the control of local ‘development that requires developmentconsent from the local Council’.• Part 5 provides for the control of ‘activities’ that do not require development consent and areundertaken or approved by a determining authority.The applicable approval process is generally determined by reference to the relevantenvironmental planning instruments and other controls. These include Local EnvironmentalPlans (LEPs) and State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs). Pursuant to Section 36 ofthe EP&A Act there is a general presumption that a SEPP prevails over a LEP in the event of aninconsistency.This information regarding the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 was currentat the time of publication. Changes to the legislation have recently been passed by parliament,but are not yet in force. Regardless of the impending planning changes to the Part 3A processand state significant infrastructure, approval for the proposal will still be sought under Part 5 ofthe EP&A Act.Page 14 of 64

2.2 State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007The State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 (ISEPP) provides a consistentplanning regime for infrastructure and the provision of services across NSW, along withproviding for consultation with relevant public authorities during the assessment process.The ISEPP provides for the development of certain activities for a range of infrastructure types.The ISEPP indicates whether an activity is permissible with or without consent, and on whatland the activity is permissible.Section 76 of the EP&A Act states that “if an environmental planning instrument provides thatspecified development may be carried out without the need for development consent, a personmay carry the development out, in accordance with the instrument, on land to which theprovision applies.” However environmental assessment of the development may neverthelessbe required under Part 5.2.3 Confirmation of Statutory PositionClause 79(1) of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 (ISEPP) provides:“Development for the purpose of a railway or rail infrastructure facilities may becarried out by or on behalf of a public authority without consent on any land.”The proposal is for the installation of a new base transceiver station (antennas and power andBTS cabinets), which is consistent with the definition of a rail infrastructure facility under Clause78, which includes “signalling, train control, communication and security systems”.In addition Clause 114(1) provides:“Development for the purposes of telecommunications facilities (including radiofacilities) may be carried out by a public authority without consent on any land.”The proposal also meets the definition of a telecommunication facility under Clause 113 of theISEPP. RailCorp is a state-owned operating entity in the transport portfolio. It is classified as apublic authority under Section 4 of the EP&A Act.Accordingly, this proposal (construction of a new BTS at Wollongong Yard) is being assessedunder Part 5 of the EP&A Act. RailCorp is the proponent and determining authority as per theprovisions of Section 110 of the EP&A Act.2.4 Other Relevant Environmental Planning InstrumentsState Environmental Planning Policy No. 14 Coastal WetlandsThe proposed site is not located within an area which is covered by this SEPP.Page 15 of 64

State Environmental Planning Policy No. 19 Bushland in Urban AreasThis SEPP protects and preserves bushland within certain urban areas, as part of the naturalheritage or for recreational, educational and scientific purposes. Wollongong LGA is not listed inSchedule 1 as an area where bushland needs to be preserved.State Environmental Planning Policy No. 26 Littoral RainforestsThe proposed site is not located within an area which is covered by this SEPP.State Environmental Planning Policy No. 44 – Koala Habitat ProtectionSchedule 1 of SEPP 44 identifies Wollongong as an LGA to which the Policy applies howeverthe proposal will not require removal of vegetation that may provide koala habitat and thereforeno further consideration of SEPP 44 is necessary.State Environmental Planning Policy No. 55 – Remediation of LandSEPP 55 provides for a consistent state-wide planning approach to the remediation ofcontaminated land. The policy states that land must not be developed if it is unsuitable for aproposed use because it is contaminated. If the land is unsuitable, remediation must take placebefore the land is developed. The presence of contamination will be determined duringexcavation works and a suitable remediation plan will be developed, if required.State Environmental Planning Policy No. 71 – Coastal ProtectionThe proposed site is within the coastal protection zone designated in the Coastal ProtectionSEPP however the proposal will not impact on any coastal processes and no furtherconsideration of SEPP 71 is required.State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Development) 2005This SEPP identifies certain developments which are deemed major projects under Part 3A ofthe EP&A Act and which are then determined by the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure.The proposal does not meet the criteria listed in Schedule 1 Section 23 (Rail and relatedtransport facilities), nor does it meet any of the other requirements listed in Schedules 2, 3 or 5.This SEPP does not apply to the proposal.State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Drinking Water Catchment) 2011The site is in the Wollongong City catchment and is not part of a drinking water catchment. ThisSEPP does not apply to the proposal.Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009The proposed site is in the Wollongong LGA and is subject to the Wollongong LocalEnvironmental Plan 2009 (Wollongong LEP). The proposed works will be undertaken in the railcorridor, which is in Zone SP2 – Infrastructure.Development for the purposes of railways is permissible in Zone SP2 - Infrastructure withconsent, under the Wollongong LEP.Page 16 of 64

The State Environmental Planning Policy Infrastructure 2007 (ISEPP) also allows for theproposal to proceed without development consent (refer Section 2.2 for more detail).2.5 Other NSW LegislationCrown Lands Act 1989The proposed work will not be undertaken on crown land and the provisions of this act are notapplicable to the proposal.Electricity Supply Act 1995The Electricity Supply Act 1995 and Electricity Supply (General) Regulation 2001 set out certainnotification and procedural requirements in relation to excavation.Section 63Z provides:(1) A person must not commence to carry out excavation work to which this sectionapplies, or authorise such excavation work to be commenced, unless the person hasfirst:(a) contacted the designated information provider and requested information as to thelocation and type of any underground electricity power lines in the vicinity of theproposed work, and(b) complied with any reasonable procedures of the designated information provider asto the manner of contacting the designated information provider and the information tobe provided by the person in connection with the person’s request for information, and(c) allowed a reasonable period for the requested information to be provided.Clause 104B of the Electricity Supply (General) Regulation 2001 provides:(1) Work of the following kind, that is carried out within the distribution district of adistribution network service provider, is excavation work to which section 63Z of the Actapplies…(b) excavation that is, or is carried out in connection with, an activity within the meaningof Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.Consultation with the relevant service provider will occur in accordance with these provisions.Heritage Act 1977Section 57(1) of the Heritage Act 1977 lists the types of activities/works that require approvalfrom the Heritage Office when working on/in an item/place listed on the State Heritage Register.An application for an exemption can also be made under some circumstances.Although the Wollongong Railway Station Group is listed under the NSW Heritage Act, theproposed work is to be undertaken outside of the boundary of the listing and approval under theHeritage Act is not required. More information about heritage is included in Section 4.6.Page 17 of 64

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974The excavating, moving or exhibiting of Aboriginal objects requires a permit under Section 87 ofthe National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (NPW Act). The harming or desecrating of Aboriginalobjects or places is an offence under Section 86 of the NPW Act. Under Section 90, anAboriginal heritage impact permit may be issued in relation to a specified Aboriginal object,Aboriginal place, land, activity or person or specified types or classes of Aboriginal objects,Aboriginal places, land, activities or people.There are no Aboriginal objects or places known to occur in the immediate vicinity of the siteand no known items or places will be affected by the proposed work. Further, the likelihood ofuncovering Aboriginal heritage items is considered low (refer Section 4.6). Safeguards havebeen proposed to address circumstances if an unexpected find occurs.All native birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals, except the dingo, are protected in NSWunder the NPW Act. The harming of protected fauna is prohibited under the NPW Act, but anexemption applies in relation to things that are essential to the carrying out of an activity towhich Part 5 of the EP&A Act applies and where the determining authority has complied withthe provisions of that part. Potential impacts to fauna are considered in Section 4.4.Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997In accordance with Section 55 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEOAct), RailCorp holds an Environment Protection Licence (EPL), number 12208. The EPL appliesto the NSW Rail Network as defined in the Transport Administration Act 1988 for the purposesof ‘railway systems’, which is a scheduled activity under the POEO Act.Under the provisions of the licence, RailCorp is required to seek a modification to the licence forcertain ‘scheduled’ activities. However, the proposed works are not listed as a scheduledactivity under the POEO Act, and hence RailCorp is not required to seek a modification to itslicence under the POEO Act. Also, the works associated with the proposal will be confined toland on which is currently used by the railway. As such, the proposed works can be undertakenwithout requiring a variation to the EPL. Notwithstanding, the existing licence requires that thelicensee must comply with Section 120 of the POEO Act with regard to the pollution of watersand must manage dust-generating activities.Contaminated Land Management Act 1997The Act establishes a process for investigation and remediation of potentially contaminatedlands. The Act is supported by a large number of guidelines which prescribe various aspects ofassessment and management of contaminated sites.The land contamination is addressed in Sec 4.8 of the REF.Page 18 of 64

Roads Act 1993Under Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993, a person must not “erect a structure or carry out awork in, on or over a public road, or dig up or disturb the surface of a public road...” other thanwith the consent of the appropriate roads authority.Dean Street will be used to access the proposed site and is not a classified road under themeaning of the Roads Act. Further, no structures or works will be erected or undertaken onDean Street. Approval from the Roads and Traffic Authority will not be required.Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995The Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act) is directed at conserving threatenedspecies, populations and ecological communities of animals and plants. Threatened species,populations, endangered ecological communities are not likely to occur at the site and furtherconsideration under the act is not required.2.6 Commonwealth LegislationEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999The primary legislation at the Commonwealth level is the Environment Protection andBiodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Part 3 of the EPBC Act requires approval fromthe Commonwealth Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population andCommunities if a development is likely to have, or will have, a significant effect on a matter ofNational Environmental Significance (NES).For the purposes of the EPBC Act, matters of NES are defined as:• world heritage properties;• national heritage places;• Ramsar wetlands;• nationally threatened species and ecological communities;• migratory species;• commonwealth marine areas; and• nuclear actions.The proposed work will not affect any matters of national environmental significance.Commonwealth land will not be affected, either directly or indirectly, as a result of this proposal.A summary of EPBC factors is included in Table 4.2.7 Ecologically Sustainable DevelopmentEcologically sustainable development (ESD) entails using, conserving and enhancing thecommunity’s environmental resources in a manner that sustains and improves ecologicalPage 19 of 64

processes and, hence, the quality of life for present and future generations. The basis forachieving ecologically sustainable development involves the application of four principles:• the precautionary principle;• intra- and inter-generational equity;• conservation of biological diversity and ecological integrity; and• improved valuation and pricing of environmental resources.RailCorp is committed to ensuring its projects are consistent with the principles of ESD andthese have been considered for this proposal (refer Table 1).Table 1Consideration of ESD for the proposalESD PrincipleApplication to the proposalPrecautionary principleIntergenerational equityConservation ofbiological diversity andecological integrityImproved valuation andpricing of environmentalresourcesThe site selection and design process aims to avoid areas wherethere will be a significant environmental impact or impacts that areirreversible. The site selected is within a previously disturbed areain the rail corridor. In addition, some of the potential impacts arereversible as the cabinets can be removed if no longer required.Any adverse impacts associated with the site and construction willbe minor and measures to reduce impacts identified within thisREF will be implemented during construction, as far as practicable.This proposal and the overarching DTRS project will contributetowards RailCorp’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 corridorand 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. The proposed activity is not expected to result in any lossof biodiversity or ecological integrity.RailCorp 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.Page 20 of 64

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/PermitRailCorpDetermination under Part 5 of the Environmental Planningand Assessment Act 1979Page 21 of 64

3 Description of the Proposal3.1 Scope of Proposed Works3.1.1 SummaryThe outdoor BTS site at Wollongong Yard will consist of the following components:• two Argus panel antennas mounted onto an existing 30 metre high MetroNet pole;• power and BTS cabinets installed in the Wollongong Communications Room;• power supply cable from a new single phase circuit breaker installed on an existingdistribution board located within the Wollongong Communications Room; and• fibre optic cable connection to the Wollongong Communications Room located adjacent tothe site.These components are described in the sections below. Plan drawings are provided inAppendix 2. All aspects of the proposal will be earthed in line with all relevant standards.3.1.2 BTS SiteBTS CabinetThe BTS cabinet will be placed in the Wollongong Communications Room. The cabinet will bepainted stainless steel, approximately 1700 millimetres high by 1000 millimetres long by 880millimetres wide, and will be placed on a steel plinth with a minimum height of 200 millimetres toallow for the management of cables entering the cabinet. The cabinet will be powered via thepower cabinet described below.The BTS cabinet will include the following equipment:• BTS equipment (transceiver modules, transmission equipment, controller etc);• DC distribution (including electromagnetic interference filter and surge protection);• transmission interface (Huawei PTN910);• fibre optic distribution frame;• monitoring and reporting capability of power cabinet conditions; and• field monitoring device for radio frequency coverage. This requires a 12V DC input so isinstalled with a 48V to 12V DC power converter.Page 22 of 64

Power CabinetThe power cabinet will be placed in the Wollongong Communications Room. The cabinet will bepainted aluminium and be approximately 1700 millimetres high by 1000 millimetres long by 880millimetres wide. It will be placed on a steel plinth with a minimum height of 200 millimetres toallow for the management of cables entering the cabinet. The power supply will enter thecabinet via conduit located at the rear of the cabinet.The power cabinet will consist of the following:• AC and earth terminations;• transfer switch (mains and generator positions);• surge protection;• general purpose outlet;• low voltage disconnect;• rectifier modules;• controller/supervisory module;• DC distribution rack; and• batteries (with the capability of providing a minimum of four hours’ back-up).MonopoleThe antennas will be connected installed on an existing 30 metre high MetroNet pole in the railcorridor approximately 38 metres from the eastern side of the track. Two Argus antennas will bemounted 24 metres above the ground with azimuths of 10° and 195°. The antennas will beinstalled to have a zero degree tilt, but will be able to be remotely adjusted to different degreesof tilt, without the need to climb the monopole for such adjustments.3.1.3 Power SupplyThe supply to the Wollongong Yard power cabinet will be via an existing distribution board in theWollongong Communications Room. This will be fed from an existing metering panel via a newcircuit breaker. The BTS equipment will be installed in the Communications Room and cableswill be routed to the existing tower via an existing cable tray.3.1.4 Fibre OpticsThe nearest network access point (NAP) to the site is Wollongong Communications Room(2ATH0391) at SW83+032 which is located adjacent to the site. The BTS equipment will behoused within the Communications Room and connected to the 2ATH0391 ODF patch pointsvia 2 x six core pre-terminated cables. Fibres will be spliced with the RailCorp Bearer Networkat 2ATH0391. RailCorp is to carryout patching at the NAP.Page 23 of 64

3.2 Construction MethodologyNo ground disturbance will be required as part of the proposed works.The indicative construction methodology of the facility will include elements outlined below.• Installation of cables within conduits.• Attachment of antenna mounts and cables to existing mast.• Connection of power and fibre optic cables to the transformer and communications room,respectively.• Connection of the radio facility to the electrical supply and optical fibre communicationscable.• Installation and commissioning of radio equipment, batteries, antennas, cables and otherequipment.Materials used for construction and installation include steel mounts, antennas, batteries, cablesand radio equipment. It is not envisaged that any chemicals or hazardous materials will be usedduring construction.The majority of material brought to the site will remain there once installed. Any excess materialwill be removed and disposed of, reused or recycled. Any excess concrete will be removed.The following equipment will potentially be used during construction.• Delivery truck VLC (semi-trailer)• Assorted slings and shackles• Assorted large spanners and hand tools• Portable generator (with RCD)• Cable stripping tools• Hydraulic hole punch (sized to suit cable gland)• Crimpers ratchet type• Battery drill• Multimeter• Electrical hand tools• Hand digging tools (shovels etc)The skip bin will be near the site. The construction process will require an average of two to fourvehicle movements and a team of three to six people on site per day.Page 24 of 64

3.3 Timing and CostingConstruction is planned to begin in the first half of 2012 and construction activities will requirefour to six weeks. The bulk of work may require to be undertaken in non-consecutive work days.Proposed construction timing:Standard working hoursMonday to Friday 7.00am to 6.00pmSaturday 8:00am to 1:00pmEvening/weekends/out of hours:Work may be undertaken during scheduledpossessionsThe DTRS project has an overarching value of $225 million. This includes the design, supply,and installation of the DTRS on RailCorp’s electrified network plus a five-year life supportcomponent.3.4 Alternatives to the DTRSAs discussed earlier, the Waterfall Special Commission of Inquiry precipitated therecommendations regarding communications in NSW rail operations and within RailCorp. TheNSW Government then committed to a state-wide strategy for all rail communications.RailCorp investigated a number of alternatives already used by the state government oravailable commercially, looking for a system that met its own safety and reliability requirementsas well as the recommendations of the Waterfall inquiry.The government alternatives were the existing MetroNet system or the Government RadioNetwork (GRN).The existing MetroNet communication system was not deemed a feasible solution for thereasons listed below.• It uses outdated technology and cannot be expanded due to its limited capacity.• It does not have the ability to support the requirements of Automatic Train Protection.• It only has one main supplier and this, combined with obsolete technology, means the costof using and maintaining the MetroNet system is increasing at a substantial rate.• It cannot facilitate a communications platform that can be used by all necessary RailCorppersonnel.• It could not meet interoperability requirements.The Department of Commerce’s Government Radio Network (GRN) was not deemed a feasiblesolution for the reasons listed below.• It has to be shared with other NSW Government agencies.• Priority is given to emergency services which could result in a failure of 100% rail networkcoverage.Page 25 of 64

• The network is both inside and outside the rail corridor.• GRN would require a substantial upgrade, including new base stations, to ensure 100%network coverage of the rail corridor.• The cost of this upgrade is comparable to the development of an entire new network.The radio communications marketplace responded with three systems: APCO-25, TETRA andGSM-R.APCO-25 is a proven standard for emergency services but was rejected for the reasons listedbelow.• It has no proven history of usage in a rail environment.• It does not support a functional addressing system that maps train run numbers to mobilesubscribers’ numbers, which is a key requirement.• It does not meet the interoperability requirements.• It relies on a dispatch terminal for functionality, which does not meet RailCorp’s reliabilityrequirements.• It is not scalable in regard to the future growth of the rail network.TETRA is also a proven emergency services communications system and is deployed in anumber metropolitan rail networks. However, it was rejected for the reasons listed below.• This application is confined primarily to underground metro networks that are notcomparable to RailCorp’s network.• It relies on a dispatch terminal for functionality, which does not meet the RailCorp reliabilityrequirements.• It does not meet the interoperability requirements.• There is no commercialised Automatic Train Protection (ATP) solution available.GSM-R was deemed the platform most suitable for RailCorp’s train network and systemrequirements for the reasons listed below.• It is the only rail-specific communications standard and has the highest levels of safety andreliability in its design.• It is an open standard with a large number of equipment suppliers.• It achieved a higher level of compliance with the RailCorp functional requirements whencompared to the other systems.• It is deployed by major rail operators in Europe and Asia, some with networks comparablein size and complexity to RailCorp’s network.Page 26 of 64

• It operates on a spectrum of 1800 MHz which was available for purchase by RailCorp. Theother options would have required the leasing of a radio spectrum from atelecommunications licence holder.• It is a scalable network that can grow in step with RailCorp operations and network.• It is compatible with the Australian Rail Track Corporation’s communication system.• It provides a platform for future enhancements and increased operational safety, including aLevel 2 Automatic Train Protection (ATP) System, as per the recommendations of theWaterfall inquiry.• It will deliver the best value for money solution with the least risk.3.5 Alternatives to the Wollongong Yard SiteThe following options were considered for the development of the Wollongong Yard site:• to do nothing; or• install a new BTS, elsewhere in the Wollongong area.The do nothing option was rejected for the reasons listed below.• The inability to meet the requirement of 100% network coverage.• A ‘black spot’ in the DTRS network, resulting in a significant safety issue in the event of anemergency call or a train incident.• The increasing maintenance costs of the MetroNet facility and the limited reliability foradequate operation for the next 10 – 15 years.Radio frequency modelling indicated that a new BTS installed elsewhere in the Wollongongarea would not provide adequate coverage to the rail corridor. A second site would then berequired, increasing costs and environmental risks.3.6 Justification of the Preferred OptionOverall this work, as part of the DTRS project, will result in significant benefits by providing amore effective communications systems for the RailCorp network. The system is in use aroundthe world and allows for continuous communications coverage, the capacity to makesimultaneous calls and greatly improved emergency calling capabilities. Once active, the DTRSwill provide a more effective communications system that will assist in the safe and efficientoperation of RailCorp’s electrified rail network.It was decided to construct a BTS adjacent to Wollongong railway station because it will enablethe site to be consistent with the whole RailCorp DTRS network. Consistent technology choicewill enable RailCorp to improve its existing quality of service, reliability and emergencyresponsiveness. The reasons for selecting the technology are discussed above.Page 27 of 64

The Wollongong Yard site was selected due to its ability to cover the section of track betweenConiston and Fairy Meadow. The proposed antenna height of 24 metres is the minimum heightrequired to provide optimum radio frequency coverage for these sections of track. The BTSsites are required to be co-located with existing masts where possible. No further sites weretherefore considered.Page 28 of 64

4 Environmental Impact and Risks4.1 Landforms, Geology and SoilsExisting SituationThe proposed site is about 38 metres east of the South Coast Line track. The site is in acleared, grassy area on level ground (refer Figure 4). The geology comprises BudgongSandstone and the soil is of the Gwynneville soil landscape type, which has an extreme erosionpotential once exposed.According to the Australian Soil Resources Information System (ASRIS) the area is not mappedas containing Acid Sulfate Soils.Figure 4Photo of the base of the existing MetroNet mast, looking southPotential ImpactsAs no intrusive works are proposed, no impacts are expected.Possible Control MeasuresNo specific control measures are required.Page 29 of 64

4.2 Water Quality and HydrologyExisting SituationThe following wastewater types can be generated by construction activities:• water from spills, and from washing equipment and tools.• sewage from the site facilities.The Tasman Sea is located 1.4 kilometres east of the site. The suburban stormwater system issituated along the main roads (i.e. Dean Street) and some stormwater drains may be presentaround the construction footprint. Based on registered groundwater bores on the vicinity of thesite, the groundwater depth is estimated to be about five metres below the surface.Potential ImpactsWithout appropriate safeguards, contaminants may reach nearby drains and discharge intolocal waterways. These contaminants may have the potential to harm aquatic life and affect thequality of water downstream. However, the risk of such an occurrence is low, given the limitedconstruction activities proposed and the distance between the site and drains and creeks.No operational impacts are expected. The works will not affect the landform or the flow of waterin the area.Possible Control MeasuresDuring construction water quality impacts will be minimised through a range of controlmeasures. The water quality measures may include, but will not be limited to those outlinedbelow.• Ensure construction materials are not left in the vicinity of storm water drains.• Plant and equipment will be checked regularly for oil leaks.• Plant and equipment will not be refuelled on site.• Wash down areas will be off site.4.3 Air QualityExisting SituationWollongong City Council’s State of the Environment Report 2009-2010 reported that theregional air quality in Wollongong area was largely ‘good’. Local air quality is influenced bydomestic, industrial and traffic emissions.Potential ImpactsLocal and regional air quality can be affected during construction by construction vehicleemissions and odour. Poorly maintained vehicles can produce excess emissions.The works will require energy to power vehicles (e.g. construction, delivery and staff vehicles)and construction plant. The energy requirements will primarily be in the form of fuel (petrol andPage 30 of 64

diesel). Fuel use will emit greenhouse gases with about 2.3 to 2.7 kilograms of carbon dioxideequivalent (CO 2 -e) emitted per litre of fuel consumed (DEWHA 2008). In addition, indirect andthird party emissions will be generated as a result of energy used to produce materials (forexample steel and concrete) – which is known as ‘embodied energy’.During operation, electricity will be required to power the facility, but the energy use will formonly a small contribution to RailCorp’s overall greenhouse gas emissions.Possible Control MeasuresAir quality impacts throughout construction will be minimised through a range of controlmeasures which may include, but will not be limited to, those outlined below.• Plant and equipment will be maintained in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.• Regular inspection of plant and equipment will be undertaken to ascertain that fittedemission controls are operating efficiently.• Plant or machinery will not be left idling.4.4 BiodiversityExisting SituationAt a national level there are 46 species of fauna, 21 species of flora and 59 migratory specieslisted as threatened under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 (EPBC Act).These species or their habitat may occur in the search area (refer Appendix 3). At a state levelthere are recordings of 78 threatened fauna species and 33 threatened flora species listedunder the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act) within the search area (referAppendix 3).The immediate area around the site has been cleared previously. The nearest trees are alongthe driveway off Dean Street about 20 metres from the site. RailCorp vegetation mappingindicates that the site is in a section of the rail corridor which has concreted surfaces and is anon management area.Bird nests were observed in a platform near the top of the existing mast.There are 89 species of noxious weeds identified in the Wollongong LGA. Weed control isenforceable by Wollongong City Council, as the local control authority under the NoxiousWeeds Act 1993.Potential ImpactsWhile there are several threatened species known to be present in the Wollongong LGA, thesite is in a disturbed area adjacent to the rail corridor, an area where there is no bushland ordense vegetation.The works are not expected to impact on any listed threatened species or endangeredecological communities (EECs). Given the absence of suitable habitat, it is unlikely that anythreatened fauna species will be present in the area.Page 31 of 64

As such, the proposed works will not affect, threaten or have a significant impact on anyecological communities, plants or animals listed under the EPBC Act and/or TSC Act. Referralto the Commonwealth Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population andCommunities for further consideration or approval in relation to potential flora and fauna impactsassociated with the works is not considered necessary. Similarly, the preparation of a SpeciesImpact Statement under NSW legislation to further consider the impacts of the proposal on anythreatened plants or animals is not considered necessary.With regard to fauna, the work will not remove vegetation or any other features considered aspotential habitat for fauna (threatened or otherwise).No operational impacts are expected.Possible Control MeasuresImpacts on flora and fauna throughout construction will be minimised through a range of controlmeasures which may include, but will not be limited to, those outlined below.• No trees will be removed.• Care will be taken to minimise the spread of weeds. Appropriate management and disposalof any noxious weeds, will be undertaken in consultation with Wollongong City Council.• The bird nests located near the top of the mast should not be disturbed during theinstallation of the antennas.4.5 Noise and VibrationExisting SituationThe adjacent railway line, Princes Highway and local traffic are the major sources of noise in thearea.The closest residential receivers to the site are residents on Gladstone Avenue to thesouthwest, Station Street to the north and Auburn Street to the south-southeast. RailCorpTransit Police building and Wollongong Infrastructure office are both located adjacent to thesite. Other receivers include the pre-schools, child care centres, a church, Wollongong Hospital(refer Section 1.3 for more information).Construction NoiseThe Interim Construction Noise Guideline (ICNG) (DECC 2009) defines noise managementlevels (measured in decibels) for residential receivers and other types of receivers includingcommercial, retail and schools.The ICNG states:• that where the predicted or measured noise level is greater than the noise managementlevel, the proponent should apply all feasible and reasonable work practices to meet thenoise affected level;Page 32 of 64

• that the proponent should also inform all potentially affected residents of the nature of worksto be carried out, the expected noise levels and duration, and contact details; and• that for works above the highly affected noise criteria respite periods may be required, andfor works outside standard hours there needs to be a strong justification and negotiationwith the community (DECC 2009).Noise is likely to be created by construction trucks and machinery. These activities will be of ashort duration.Construction is expected to take six weeks and all work will be undertaken during standardworking hours. Given this, background noise monitoring and the establishment of noisemanagement levels for residential receivers is not proposed. The ICNG does, however,prescribe a highly noise affected criteria of 75 dBA L Aeq, 15min, which is the point at which theremay be strong community reaction to noise. Given the offset distance and the limitedconstruction activities proposed at the site, it is unlikely that dwellings, commercial premises orschools will experience a noise level above the highly affected level of 75 dBA L Aeq, 15min duringthe noisiest works.A range of standard construction noise mitigation measures is proposed to minimise noise (referTable 2), and the community will be provided with details of the works before constructionbegins.Construction VibrationVibration effects from the operation of heavy machinery, such as vibratory rollers or large earthmoving equipment have the potential to cause structural disturbance or discomfort. Theproposed work will not require the use of vibration-causing heavy machinery.Discomfort effects are not expected given the types of machinery required for constructionworks. Similarly, structural damage to buildings is not expected as the nearest buildings areadjacent to the railway and already experience vibration from trains on a regular basis.Operational Noise and VibrationNo operational impacts are expected.Possible Control MeasuresConstruction works will adopt Best Management Practice (BMP) and Best Available TechnologyEconomically Achievable (BATEA) practices as described in the Interim Construction NoiseGuideline (ICNG) (DECC 2009).In addition to the control measures listed in Table 2, the community will be notified of the works,duration and provided with contact details before work begins. Any noise complaints receivedwill be addressed by the Project Manager as soon as possible.Page 33 of 64

Table 2Possible Construction Noise Control MeasuresPossible Construction NoiseControl MeasuresMaximising the offset distancebetween noisy plant items andnearby residential receiversConstruction Noise Control Measures to beimplemented during constructionYes The nearest residential receivers are located 122metres away.NoAvoid the simultaneousoperation of two or more noisyplant items in close vicinity andadjacent to residentialreceiversSchedule the noisiest activitiesduring normal business hours(7am and 6pm Monday toFriday and 8am and 1pmSaturday), or where this is notpossible, to less sensitivetimes of dayYesNoYesNoEfforts will be made to minimise the simultaneousoperation of noisy plant and equipment.Construction will take place during standard workinghours, however some work may be undertakenduring scheduled possessions.Provide periods of quiet if Yesactivities occur for extendedperiods during the night No Not applicable as night works are not proposed.Minimise consecutive night Yestime activities in the samelocality No Not applicable as night works are not proposed.Orient equipment away fromresidential receiversYesNoEfforts will be made to orient equipment away fromresidential receivers.Carry out loading andunloading away fromresidential receiversYes The nearest residential receivers are located 122metres away.NoPosition site access points androads as far as possible awayfrom residential receiversUse structures to shieldresidential receivers from noisePlan for and conducting nightYesNoYesNoYesAccess to the site is off Dean Street which is notlocated within close proximity to any residences.Not applicable due to the distance between the siteand nearest residential receivers.Page 34 of 64

Possible Construction NoiseControl Measurestime activities in ways thateliminate or minimise the needfor audible warning alarmsNoConstruction Noise Control Measures to beimplemented during constructionConstruction will take place during standard workinghours only.Notify residents of anyproposed activities which areto be conducted outsidenormal business hours andwhich are likely to createoffensive noiseYesNoSome work may be undertaken during scheduledpossessions.4.6 HeritageExisting SituationA search for non-Aboriginal heritage items was undertaken on 14 February 2012 consulting thefollowing databases: Wollongong Local Environmental Plan (LEP), State Heritage Register,State Heritage Inventory, Australian Heritage Database, (including Commonwealth Register ofthe National Estate), world heritage sites and RailCorp’s Section 170 Heritage andConservation Register.There are some heritage items around the proposal area (refer Appendix 3). They include:• Regent Theatre, located at 197 Keira Street, listed under the NSW Heritage Act and theWollongong LEP;• Wollongong Railway Station Group listed under the NSW Heritage Act and RailCorp’sSection 170 Register; and• A variety of houses and bungalows in surrounding streets including Atchison Street, CrownStreet, Gladstone Avenue and Keira Street, listed under the Wollongong LEP.The site is located close to the Wollongong Railway Station Group but is not within theboundary of the site as described on the heritage listing.A search for known items of Aboriginal heritage value was undertaken for the proposed site,(with a 50 metre buffer) on 14 February 2012 using the Office of Environment and Heritage’sAboriginal Heritage Information Management System (AHIMS). No Aboriginal sites or placeswere found at the location or its surrounds (refer Appendix 3).Potential ImpactsAs a new monopole is not being erected, the antennas being affixed to an existing MetroNetmast will be the only new element introduced into the visual environment (refer visual impacts inSection 10) and they may be visible from Dean Street and Auburn Street. However, theantennas will not interrupt or block views of any nearby heritage listed items.Page 35 of 64

As such, the works are unlikely to have an impact on any known items or places of non-Aboriginal heritage value. All work will be undertaken away from known items and outside theboundaries of any heritage items. No permits or approvals are required.The construction works will not impact any known items of Aboriginal heritage significance.As no intrusive works are required, there is no potential to uncover unidentified Aboriginalheritage items. The site is in an area that has been disturbed previously.Possible Control MeasuresAs intrusive works are not proposed, no control measures are required.4.7 WasteExisting SituationRailCorp is required to manage waste in accordance with the Waste Avoidance and ResourceRecovery Act 2001 (WARR Act). The waste hierarchy (Avoid, Reuse, Recycle, EnergyRecovery and Disposal) should be followed for all projects. No current waste has been identifiedon site.Potential ImpactThe main waste streams that may be generated during construction include:• concrete;• packaging;• general litter including glass, plastic, metal and paper waste;• wiring; and• water from washing equipment and tools.No operational impacts are expected.Possible Control MeasuresA waste management plan will be prepared as part of CEMP to detail waste types andquantities as well as methods for segregation, handling, storing and disposal. Furthermore,waste impacts will be minimised through a range of control measures, (consistent with theWARR Act) which may include, but not be limited to, those outlined below.• All waste will be classified in accordance with the Waste Classification Guidelines (DECCW2009) and transported to a place that can lawfully accept the waste.• Any material that may be classified as a hazardous waste will be dealt appropriately and inaccordance with RailCorp procedures.• Packaging will be minimised, where possible and where the safety and delivery of servicesis not compromised.Page 36 of 64

• Any spoil or waste material tracked onto roads will be swept up immediately.• Adequate numbers of bins and waste containers will be placed at the site. The site managerwill ensure bins are not overflowing and are appropriately covered.• All waste will be removed from the site when work is completed.4.8 Contaminated LandExisting SituationThe site has been investigated for potential land contamination. The investigation included:• a visual inspection for signs of potential land contamination;• a search of the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) register ofcontaminated sites;• a search of RailCorp records; and• a review of all materials to be used at the site to establish their potential for landcontamination.The initial investigation did not find any signs of potential land contamination, other than thosetypically associated with rail corridors. There are no visible and/or obvious signs ofcontamination in the vicinity of the site. No waste dumping, soil discoloration, odours and/orsimilar were noticed.RailCorp does not have any record or evidence that the site is contaminated. The closest siteon the OEH list is BHP Area 21 at Springhill Road, about 2.5 kilometres away.Hazardous materials will not be used during construction and operation and, therefore, theproposed work will not result in any new site contamination.Potential ImpactIt is highly unlikely that the site can be contaminated by known activities or by contaminantsmigrating from known contaminated sites.However, the limited investigation cannot exclude potential contamination as the result ofunknown past activities, either on the site or in the vicinity.As intrusive works are not proposed, there is minimal risk that contaminants could beencountered during the proposed work.Risk Management and Possible ControlsAs no intrusive works are proposed, no control measures are required.Page 37 of 64

4.9 Hazardous MaterialsExisting SituationConstruction, operation and maintenance of the proposed facility will not require the use of anychemicals and/or hazardous materials. However, if required for any unforeseen reason, priorapproval from the Project Construction Manager will be obtained. The approval will detail termsapplying to the purchase, storage, use, handling and disposal of such materials. The approvalwill also take in account provisions under UGL procedure SH01P.03.02 and the AustralianDangerous Goods Code.Potential ImpactIf not properly used, chemicals may present a risk to the safety of workers and the environmentin general.Safe use of chemicals is regulated and subject to numerous standards, including a need for adangerous goods licence.Possible Control MeasuresThe impact of any hazardous materials will be minimised through a range of control measuresincluding, but not limited to, those outlined below.• Hazardous materials will be properly classified and managed in accordance withrequirements for their particular class.• An evaluation of alternative materials will be undertaken before any use of chemicals isapproved.• Hazardous materials will be transported, stored and used in accordance with thecorresponding material safety data sheets which will be available on the site.• Hazardous materials will be stored in a locked and bunded area at the site;incompatible chemicals will not be stored together.• No fuels will be stored on site. Any refuelling will be undertaken at off-site facilities.• Adequate spill prevention, containment and response measures (e.g. drip trays) will beprovided on site if needed.• Construction personnel will be trained in spill containment and response procedures.• All storage and handling equipment on site will be maintained properly.The site CEMP will further detail these measures, should they be required.Page 38 of 64

4.10 Visual Aesthetics and Urban DesignExisting SituationThe visual landscape surrounding the proposed site includes the South Coast railway line andassociated overhead power lines/communications poles. There is minimal vegetation in thesurrounding area apart from a row of trees located 20 metres east of the site.Residential dwellings are about 122 metres away on Gladstone Avenue, however none areexpected to have a direct view of the site due to their orientation and the presence of buildingsand other infrastructure.Receivers in the immediate area with views of the proposed site include nearby commercialproperties including the RailCorp Transit Police building and the Wollongong Infrastructureoffice.Potential ImpactsDuring construction the visual environment will be temporarily altered through the presence oftemporary work buildings, plant and equipment, such as cranes and trucks.While the site is operational, two new antennas will be present on an existing 30 metre highmast. The BTS equipment will be housed within the Wollongong Communications Room.A consideration of the impact of the new antennas should consider visual sensitivity and visualmagnitude. A photomontage of the new antennas is displayed in Figure 5.Visual sensitivity relates to the number of people who are likely to see the facility and theirpossible expectations of visual quality. For example, commercial properties are generallyconsidered less sensitive than private residences. The site is in an area of low-moderatesensitivity given the proximity of residential receivers who face the rail corridor.The visual magnitude of the proposal is derived from its scale and the level of visual contrastbetween the proposed facility and the existing visual environment. The new antennas will beaffixed to an existing mast and will be close to existing overheard wires and power poles ofsimilar appearance. The antennas are not bulky and will not be a dominant part of the visuallandscape. As such, the visual magnitude for the proposal is considered low.Visual impact is generally determined by reference to both visual sensitivity and visualmagnitude. Various combinations of visual sensitivity and visual magnitude produce low,moderate and high levels of impact. For this facility the overall impact is considered low.Possible Control MeasuresVisual impact will be minimised through a range of control measures which may include, but willnot be limited to, those outlined below.• The construction site will be kept tidy and rubbish free.• On completion of work, all vehicles, materials and refuse relating to the works will beremoved.Page 39 of 64

Figure 5View of proposed facility4.11 Land UseExisting SituationThe proposed site is on land owned by RailCorp and zoned for the purposes of infrastructureunder the Wollongong LEP. The mast on which the new antennas are to be affixed is locatedimmediately adjacent to the RailCorp Transit Police building within a walled enclosure. Theimmediate surrounding land uses are mainly commercial and railway uses.Potential ImpactsThe proposal will not affect or alter the current use of the site or the immediate surrounding areaas a rail corridor. It will not have any effects on the use of the neighbouring properties.Possible Control MeasuresNo specific control measures are required.Page 40 of 64

4.12 Socio-Economic EffectsExisting SituationThe proposed site is in the Wollongong LGA, which in the 2006 census had a population ofaround 195,000. The main occupations are professionals, technicians and trades workers andclerical and administrative workers. Wollongong is located on the coast and is mainly aresidential suburb with commercial areas along several main streets.The railway line bisects the suburb of Wollongong in an area where there are number ofdifferent land uses. Residential and commercial receivers, pre-schools, a church, a hospital andchild care centres are in close proximity to the proposed site.Potential ImpactsSocial and economic considerations typically focus on the effect on the local community as awhole, and on any local businesses. Amenity issues such as noise, visual impacts and trafficare some of the key areas that can affect the community and are discussed in detail in sections4.5, 4.10 and 4.14.Construction is unlikely to have any adverse effect on nearby businesses. Noise impacts will betemporary (less than six weeks). There will be no traffic or access changes for any businesses,residents or the fire station. Some spaces in the adjacent car park may be removed temporarilyto allow for construction vehicle access.The site will be appropriately fenced off during construction. In operation, the facility will befenced off and pose only a minimal risk to public safety.There will be positive long term effects resulting from the proposal, as the new DTRS willprovide a more effective communication service and improve the safety of the rail network.There may be minor short-term positive impacts for the surrounding area as a result of the needfor materials, transport, food, services and accommodation.The DTRS project has a capital value of approximately $225 million and will generate over 100jobs over the life of the project.Possible Control MeasuresIn addition to the control measures proposed in the noise, traffic and visual sections, othermeasures are outlined below.• Nearby residents and businesses will be informed about the nature and timing of works.• Signage will notify the public about the works.• Appropriate fencing around the site will help maintain public safety during construction andoperation.Page 41 of 64

4.13 Electromagnetic Energy (EME)Existing SituationElectromagnetic energy (EME) is the energy stored in an electromagnetic field. RadiofrequencyEME refers to the EME generated by radio waves. EME is a factor of everyday life and isemitted by natural sources such as the sun and earth, and by man-made sources operating onradio waves (e.g. TV and radio broadcasts), baby monitors, model planes, mobile phone basestations and radio communications facilities.The Australian Radiation Protections and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) has established aradiation protection standard specifying limits for continuous exposure of the general public andoccupational workers to radio frequency emissions.Potential ImpactsEME levels emitted by the new BTS have been estimated at 1.5 metres above ground level atvarious distances from the proposed antennas. It should be noted that the actual EME levelswill be significantly less than predicted due to path losses and the fact that the BTSautomatically minimises transmitter power to serve only established phone calls. The maximumcumulative EME level at 1.5 metres above the ground is estimated to be 0.015% of theARPANSA exposure limits. EME impacts are unlikely when the facility is operational. TheARPANSA report is included at Appendix 4.Possible Control MeasuresThe various elements will be located in areas that are not accessible by the public. However,the following control measures will also minimise health and safety risks.• Appropriate signage will be placed around the site to warn people of the potential hazards.• All people required to work around occupationally hazardous radio frequencies willundergo RadHaz training.4.14 Traffic and AccessExisting SituationAccess to the proposed site will be via a driveway off Dean Street (about 40 metres from thesite). The land is suitable for vehicle use during the construction period and there is no need todevelop a new access track or road. The access driveway is used on a daily basis to access theRailCorp Transit Police building, the Wollongong Infrastructure office and Wollongong RailCorpYard.Potential ImpactsDuring construction, there will be an increased number of vehicles using the local streets,however, the anticipated volume of traffic is relatively small (about two to four truck movementsper day) when compared with existing volumes of traffic.Page 42 of 64

As few vehicle movements will be required as part of the proposed works, access changes tolocal roads or access to driveways are not expected.There will be some traffic movement associated with vehicles that will need to access the sitefor maintenance requirements. However, the volume of traffic will be very small and will notadversely impact on the surrounding road network. It is proposed that the mast and antennasbe accessed via an elevated work platform or through the use of a ladder and dual lanyardsystem.Possible Control MeasuresImpacts associated with traffic and access will be minimised through a range of controlmeasures, which may include, but will not be limited to those outlined below.• A Traffic Management Plan will be developed for the site.• Limit the number of car spaces unavailable during work.• Car park users will be advised of any upcoming parking changes via signage.• The Traffic Management Plan will ensure compliance with Australian Standard AS1742.3-2002 Manual of uniform traffic control devices – traffic control devices on roads.4.15 Utilities and ServicesExisting SituationThere is expected to be a number of existing services such as electricity, fibre and sewer closeto the proposed site.Potential ImpactsThe facility will be connected to the existing electricity supply and fibre network and does notrequire connections to water or gas. RailCorp has an existing metered power supply and willcontinue to use this supply. No overhead wires will need to be relocated.There are a number of public utilities near the site however there is no potential for undergroundservices to be impacted as no intrusive works are proposed.Possible Control MeasuresNo specific control measures are required.4.16 Light SpillLight spill impacts will not occur as night works are not proposed. In addition, there is no newpermanent lighting proposed. No further consideration of light spill is considered necessary.4.17 Demand on ResourcesConstruction materials are readily available and will be sourced from local contractors wherepossible.Page 43 of 64

4.18 Cumulative Environmental EffectsCumulative impacts often result when several different construction projects are scheduled forsimilar times and locations.A search of the Department of Planning’s Major Projects register was undertaken on 15February 2012. There are several major projects in the vicinity of the site including atWollongong Hospital and redevelopment on Keira Street. A search of major developmentapplications around the area currently on exhibition and recently determined was undertaken on15 February 2012 and did not identify any large projects nearby that might be constructed at asimilar time.There is also a risk of cumulative impacts if unscheduled work, e.g. emergency work by otherutilities or developers, is required. Such situations will be monitored and addressed by theProject Manager.The Wollongong Yard BTS site is one of a large number of radio communications facilities beinginstalled across RailCorp’s electrified network as part of the DTRS project. In terms of localisedcumulative construction impacts, the nearest construction for the DTRS project will be at theConiston site, which is about 1.4 kilometres south of the proposed site. Even if both facilitieswere constructed simultaneously, it is not likely cumulative noise or local traffic impacts willresult.Overall this work, as part of the DTRS project, will result in significant benefits by providing amore effective communications systems for the RailCorp network. The GSM-R system is in usearound the world and allows for continuous communications coverage, the capacity to makesimultaneous calls and greatly improved emergency calling capabilities. Once active, the DTRSwill provide a more effective communications system that will assist in the safe and efficientoperation of RailCorp’s electrified rail network.Proposed Control Measures• Any other major development or works planned in the vicinity of the site will be investigatedbefore construction begins.• Consultation with Wollongong City Council and any other relevant stakeholders regardingother developments will be undertaken on an ongoing basis.4.19 Consideration of Clause 228 of EP&A Regulations andEPBC ActClause 228 FactorsClause 228(2) of the EP&A Regulation 2000 details those factors that must be taken intoaccount when consideration is being given to the likely impact of an activity on the environment.Table 3 provides a summary of how each of these factors has been considered.Page 44 of 64

Table 3Consideration of Clause 228 FactorsClause 228 Factor Impacts Comments(a) Any environmental impact on acommunity?(b) Any transformation of alocality?(c) Any environmental impact onthe ecosystems of the locality?(d) Any reduction of the aesthetic,recreational, scientific or otherenvironmental quality or valueof a locality?(e) Any effect on a locality, placeor building having aesthetic,anthropological,archaeological, architectural,cultural, historical, scientific orsocial significance or otherspecial value for present orfuture generations?-veshort-term-ve short-term-ve long-termnil-ve short-term-ve long-termnilThere will be a short-term minor negativeimpact during the construction phase asthere may be noise, air quality and trafficfor nearby residents and communityfacilities.Minor short-term changes duringconstruction phase given the presence ofmachinery and noise.In the long term, there will be theaddition of new infrastructure to thevisual landscape (antennas). Visualimpacts have been assessed as low.With the proposed mitigation measuresin place the works will not impact on theecosystem of the locality.There will be a minor reduction in theaesthetic values of the neighbourhooddue to the anticipated noise, air qualityand traffic impacts resulting duringconstruction.In the long term, there will be theaddition of new infrastructure to thevisual landscape. Visual impacts havebeen assessed as low.No such significant places will beaffected during construction or operation.(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?nilNo protected or endangered species willbe impacted.(h) Any long-term effects on theenvironment?nilThe proposed activities will not pose anyenvironmental risks in the long term.(i)Any degradation of the qualityof the environment?nilThe proposed work is not expected tohave any significant adverse impacts onPage 45 of 64

Clause 228 Factor Impacts Commentsthe quality 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 on RailCorp landand will not adversely affect adjacentland uses. Train services will not beaffected during the construction phase.(l)Any pollution of theenvironment?-veshort-termDuring 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?nilnilThe amount of waste produced duringworks will be minimal and is limited topackaging and general waste.Construction materials are readilyavailable and will be sourced from localcontractors where possible.(o) Any cumulative environmentaleffect with other existing orlikely future activities?(p) Any impact on coastalprocesses and coastalhazards, including those underprojected climate changeconditions?nil short-term+ve long-termnilThere are no other projects proposed orongoing in the vicinity that may result incumulative environmental impacts.The distance between the differentDTRS sites is such that cumulativenoise, air quality and traffic impacts arenot expected.Overall this site, as part of the DTRSproject, will have significant benefits inproviding a more effectivecommunications systems for theRailCorp network. Once active, the newDTRS will provide a safer and moreefficient rail network.The proposed site is not on the coastlineand has not been identified as within anarea that is subject to increased sealevel rise.Key: -ve = Negative Impact, NIL = No Impact, +ve = Positive ImpactPage 46 of 64

EPBC Act 1999 FactorsMatters of national environmental significance must also be considered as required by theEPBC Act. These are considered in Table 4.Table 4Consideration of EPBC factorsFactor (Commonwealth Legislation) Impacts Comments(a) Any environmental impact on aWorld Heritage property?(b) Any impact on the NationalHeritage values of a NationalHeritage Place?(c) Any environmental impact onwetlands of internationalimportance?(d) Any environmental impact onCommonwealth listed threatenedspecies or ecologicalcommunities?(e) Any environmental impact onCommonwealth listed migratoryspecies?NoNoNoNoNoThere are no World Heritageproperties in the vicinity the site.There are no National Heritageplaces in the vicinity of the site.There are no wetlands ofinternational importance in thevicinity of the site.The nature, scale and location ofthe works are such that impactson any Commonwealth listedthreatened species or ecologicalcommunities or their habitats arenot expected. Indirect impacts arealso not expected.The nature, scale and location ofthe works are such that impactson any Commonwealth listedthreatened species or ecologicalcommunities or their habitats arenot expected. Indirect impacts arealso not expected.(f)Does any part of the proposalinvolve a nuclear action?NoThe proposal does not involveany nuclear actions.(g) Any environmental impact on aCommonwealth marine area?(h) Any direct or indirect effect onCommonwealth land?NoNoThe site is not in the vicinity ofany Commonwealth marineareas.The site is not on or close to anyCommonwealth land.4.20 Summary of Control MeasuresLandforms, Geology and SoilsNo specific control measures are required.Water Quality and HydrologyPage 47 of 64

• Ensure no construction materials are left in the vicinity of storm water drains.• Plant and equipment will be checked regularly for oil leaks.• Plant and equipment will not be refuelled on site.• Wash down areas will be offsite.Air Quality• Plant and equipment will be maintained in accordance with manufacturers’specifications.• Regular inspection of plant and equipment will be undertaken to ascertain that fittedemission controls are operating efficiently.• Plant or machinery will not be left idling.Biodiversity• No trees will be removed.• Care will be taken to minimise the spread of weeds. Appropriate management anddisposal of any noxious weeds, will be undertaken in consultation with WollongongCity Council.• The bird nests located near the top of the mast should not be disturbed during theinstallation of the antennas.Noise and VibrationPlease refer to Table 2 Possible Construction Noise Control Measures.HeritageNo specific control measures are required.Waste• All waste will be classified in accordance with the Waste Classification Guidelines(DECCW 2009) and transported to a place that can lawfully accept the waste.• Any material that may be classified as a hazardous waste will be dealt appropriatelyPage 48 of 64

and in accordance with RailCorp procedures.• Packaging will be minimised, where possible and where the safety and delivery ofservices is not compromised.• Any spoil or waste material tracked onto roads will be swept up immediately.• Adequate numbers of bins and waste containers will be placed at the site. The sitemanager will ensure bins are not overflowing and are appropriately covered.• All waste will be removed from the site when work is completed.Contaminated LandNo specific control measures are required.Hazardous Materials• Hazardous materials will be properly classified and managed in accordance withrequirements for the particular class.• An evaluation of alternative materials will be undertaken before any use of chemicalsis approved.• Hazardous materials will be transported, stored and used in accordance with thecorresponding material safety data sheets which will be available on the site.• Hazardous materials will be stored in a locked and bunded area at the site;incompatible chemicals will not be stored together.• No fuels will be stored on site. Any refuelling will be undertaken at off site facilities.• Adequate spill prevention, containment and response measures (e.g. drip trays) will beprovided on site if needed.• Construction personnel will be trained in spill containment and response procedures.• All storage and handling equipment on site will be maintained properly.Visual Aesthetics and Urban Design• The construction site will be kept tidy and rubbish free.• On completion of the work, all vehicles, materials and refuse relating to the workswill be removed.Page 49 of 64

Land UseNo specific control measures are required.Socio-Economic Effects• Nearby residents and businesses will be informed about the nature and timing ofworks.• Signage will notify the public of the works.• Appropriate fencing around the site will help maintain public safety during construction andoperation.Electromagnetic Energy (EME)• Appropriate signage will be placed around the site to warn people of the potentialhazards.• All people required to work around occupationally hazardous radio frequencies willundergo RadHaz training.Traffic and Access• A Traffic Management Plan will be developed for the site.• Limit the number of car spaces unavailable during work.• Car park users will be advised of any upcoming parking changes via signage and thenumber of car spaces unavailable during construction will be minimised.• The Traffic Management Plan will ensure compliance with Australian StandardAS1742.3-2002 Manual of uniform traffic control devices – traffic control devices onroads.Utilities and ServicesNo specific control measures are required.Light SpillPage 50 of 64

No specific control measures are required.Demand on ResourcesNo specific control measures are required.Cumulative Environmental Effects• Any other major development or works planned in the vicinity of the site will beinvestigated before construction begins.• Consultation with Wollongong City Council and any other relevant stakeholdersregarding other developments will be undertaken on an ongoing basis.4.21 Implementation ProcessThe construction contractor will incorporate the mitigation and control measures in this REF intoa Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP), preparing this in accordance with theGuideline for the Preparation for Environmental Management Plans (DIPNR 2004). The CEMPand will be the key environmental management document followed by the Project Managerduring construction and commissioning to ensure appropriate environmental managementpractices are followed.A copy of this REF and the CEMP is to be retained on site and produced upon request. TheCEMP will include:• details of environmental controls to be implemented including location and timing;• details of statutory requirements including any approvals and licences;• assignment of responsibility for implementation and monitoring of environmental controls;• reporting and emergency procedures;• contact details for all site personnel and agency contacts; and• corrective action requirements and their verification.Page 51 of 64

5 References• DECC (2009) Interim Construction Noise Guideline. Prepared by the Department ofEnvironment and Climate Change, Sydney.• DECCW (2009) Waste Classification Guidelines. Prepared by the Department ofEnvironment, Climate Change and Water, Sydney.• DEWHA (2010) Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Accessed on 9 June 2011 at:http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/transport/fuelguide/environment.html.• DIPNR (2004) Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans.Prepared by the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources, Sydney.• DoP (2010) NSW Telecommunication Facilities Guideline including Broadband. Preparedby Department of Planning, Sydney.• Landcom (2004) Managing Urban Stormwater, Soils and Construction Guidelines (the BlueBook). Prepared by Landcom/Department of Housing, Sydney.• Wollongong City Council (2010) State of the Environment Report 2009/2010. Prepared byWollongong City Council, Wollongong.• RailCorp (2009): Contaminated Land Management (EMS-09-PR-0004)Page 52 of 64

Appendix 1: Principles from the TelecommunicationsFacilities GuidelinesPrinciple 1: A telecommunications facility is to be designed and sited to minimise visualimpact.Principal(a) As far as practical, a telecommunicationsfacility that is to be mounted on an existingbuilding or structure should be integrated withthe design and appearance of the building orstructure.(b) The visual impact of telecommunicationsfacilities should be minimised, visual clutter isto be reduced particularly on tops of buildings,and their physical dimensions (includingsupport mounts) should be sympathetic to thescale and height of the building to which it is tobe attached, and sympathetic to adjacentbuildings.(c) Where telecommunications facilitiesprotrude from a building or structure and arepredominantly backgrounded against the sky,the facility and their support mounts should beeither the same as the prevailing colour of thehost building or structure, or a neutral coloursuch as grey should be used.(d) Ancillary facilities associated with thetelecommunications facility should bescreened or housed, using the same colour asthe prevailing background to reduce itsvisibility, including the use of existingvegetation where available, or newlandscaping where possible and practical.(e) A telecommunications facility should belocated and designed to respond appropriatelyProposalAs the antennas are being mounted to anexisting telecommunications mast, they will beintegrated with the design and appearance ofthe structure.The design and site selection process aimedto minimise visual impact. This has beenachieved by selecting a location inside the railcorridor where there is already a level ofdisturbance and the presence of verticalstructures. The selection of mountingantennas to an existing mast will alsominimise visual impact.The antennas and their support mounts will bea neutral colour similar to that of the hostmast.Ancillary facilities will be housed within theadjacent Communications Room and will notbe visible to the public.The proposed site is not in a rural area. It is inthe rail corridor adjacent to a commercial area.Page 53 of 64

PrincipalProposalto its rural landscape setting.(f) A telecommunications facility located on, oradjacent to, a State or local heritage item orwithin a heritage conservation area, should besited and designed with external colours,finishes and scale sympathetic to those of theheritage item or conservation area.The telecommunications facility is similar indesign to other infrastructure within the railcorridor and around the heritage listedWollongong Railway Station Group. Thefacility is not sited on any structures within theheritage listing. The antennas are beingaffixed to an existing mast to minimise visualimpacts.Page 54 of 64

Principal(g) A telecommunications facility should belocated so as to minimise or avoid theobstruction of a significant view of a heritageitem or place, a landmark, a streetscape, vistaor a panorama, whether viewed from public orprivate land.(h) The relevant local government authoritymust be consulted where the pruning, lopping,or removal of any tree or other vegetationwould contravene a Tree Preservation Orderapplying to the land or where a permit ordevelopment consent is required.(i) A telecommunications facility that is nolonger required is to be removed and the siterestored, to a condition that is similar to itscondition before the facility was constructed.(j) The siting and design oftelecommunications facilities should be inaccordance with any relevant Industry DesignGuides.ProposalThe proposed facility will not block orsignificantly obstruct any views of heritageitems or other landmarks of state significance.The antennas are to be affixed to an existingmast and will not represent a dominantstructure in the view lines of people occupyingthe residential properties in the surroundingarea.No trees will be removed.Should the facility ever become redundant, thevarious elements will be decommissioned andremoved. Following removal, the land will berestored as close as practicable to itscondition before work began.The proposed design has been completedusing “best industry practice” and complieswith the relevant standards regardingstructural engineering, EME and constructionprocedures.Principle 2: Telecommunications facilities should be co-located wherever practical.Principal(a) Telecommunications lines are to belocated, as far as practical, underground orwithin an existing underground conduit orduct.(b) Overhead lines, antennas and ancillarytelecommunications facilities should, wherepractical, be co-located or attached to existingProposalThe fibre connections for the DTRS networkwill be in existing conduits or in newunderground conduits wherever feasible orpossible.The antennas are being affixed to an existingMetroNet mast.Page 55 of 64

PrincipalProposalstructures such as buildings, public utilitystructures, poles, towers or other radiocommunications equipment to minimise theproliferation of telecommunication facilitiesand unnecessary clutter.Page 56 of 64

Principal(c) Towers may be extended for the purposesof co-location.(d) The extension of an existing tower mustbe considered as a practical co-locationsolution prior to building new towers.(e) If a facility is proposed not to be colocatedthe proponent must demonstrate thatco-location is not practicable.(f) If the development is for a co-locationpurpose, then any new telecommunicationsfacility must be designed, installed andoperated so that the resultant cumulativelevels of radio frequency emissions of the colocatedtelecommunications facilities arewithin the maximum human exposure levelsset out in the Radiation Protection Standard.ProposalThe proposal does involve the use of anexisting mast however extensions were notconsidered necessary.The antennas are being affixed to an existingMetroNet mast.The antennas are being affixed to an existingMetroNet mast.The cumulative levels of radio frequencyemissions of the co-locatedtelecommunications facilities are well belowthe maximum human exposure levels set outin the Radiation Protection Standard.Principle 3: Health standards for exposure to radio emissions will be met.Principal(a) A telecommunications facility must bedesigned, installed and operated so that themaximum human exposure levels toradiofrequency emissions comply withRadiation Protection Standard.(b) An EME Environmental Report shall beproduced by the proponent of developmentto which the Mobile Phone Network Codeapplies in terms of design, siting of facilitiesand notifications.The Report is to be in the format required bythe Australian Radiation Protection NuclearProposalThe proposed facility will comply with theARPANSA standard in relation to humanexposure to EME. An EME report has beencompleted and is found at Appendix 4.This report demonstrates compliance with theARPANSA standard for the operation of aradio communications facility in Australia.The proposal is not for a mobile phonenetwork and is not subject to the Code for theDevelopment of Mobile Phone NetworkInfrastructure commonly known as the ACIFCode.An EME report has been completed and isfound at Appendix 4.Page 57 of 64

Safety Agency (ARPANSA). It is to show thepredicted levels of electromagnetic energysurrounding the development comply withthe safety limits imposed by the AustralianCommunications and Media Authority andthe Electromagnetic Radiation Standard, anddemonstrate compliance with the MobilePhone Networks Code.Principle 4: Minimise disturbance and risk, and maximise compliancePrincipal(a) The siting and height of anytelecommunications facility must comply withany relevant site and height requirementsspecified by the Civil Aviation Regulations1988 and the Airports (Protection of Airspace)Regulations 1996 of the Commonwealth. Itmust not penetrate any obstacle limitationsurface shown on any relevant ObstacleLimitation Surface Plan that has beenprepared by the operator of an aerodrome orairport operating within 30 kilometres of theproposed development and reported to theCivil Aviation Safety Authority Australia.(b) The telecommunications facility is not tocause adverse radio frequency interferencewith any airport, port or CommonwealthDefence navigational or communicationsequipment, including the MorundahCommunication Facility, Riverina.(c) The telecommunications facility andancillary facilities are to be carried out inaccordance with the applicable specifications(if any) of the manufacturers for the installationof such equipment.ProposalThe provisions of the Civil AviationRegulations 1988 and the Airports (Protectionof Airspace) Regulations 1996 wereconsidered during the design and sitingprocess. There is no need for the installationof a warning light or aircraft navigation light, asthe proposal does not penetrate the ObstacleLimitation Surface.RailCorp will operate the radio facility with itsown spectrum and the facility will not causeany interference with other networks. All radiotransmitters will use the frequency assigned toRailCorp for the exclusive use of RailCorp.The installation and operation of the radioequipment and antennas will be carried out inaccordance with the manufacturers’specifications.Page 58 of 64

Principal(d) The telecommunications facility is not toaffect the structural integrity of any building onwhich it is erected.(e) The telecommunications facility is to beerected wholly within the boundaries of aproperty where the landowner has agreed tothe facility being located on the land.(f) The carrying out of construction of thetelecommunications facilities must be inaccordance with all relevant regulations of theBlue Book – ‘Managing Urban Storm water:Soils and Construction’ (Landcom 2004), or itsreplacement.ProposalThe proposed facility will not be connected toan existing building.The proposed facility will be inside the railcorridor that is owned and used by RailCorp.RailCorp is the proponent of the network andagrees to the use of the land for the proposedradio equipment.As no intrusive works are proposed, noerosion or sedimentation controls arerequired.Page 59 of 64

Principal(g) Obstruction or risks to pedestrians orvehicles caused by the location of the facility,construction activity or materials used inconstruction are to be mitigated.ProposalConstruction activities will take place in the railcorridor and changes to traffic and access arenot expected.Any traffic changes will be implemented inaccordance with an approved TrafficManagement PlanThere will be no risks to traffic or pedestriansduring the operation of the proposal.(h) Where practical, work is to be carried outduring times that cause minimum disruption toadjoining properties and public access. Hoursof work are to be restricted to between 7.00amand 6.00pm, Mondays to Saturdays, with nowork on Sundays and public holidays.(i) Traffic control measures are to be takenduring construction in accordance withAustralian Standard AS1742.3-2002 Manual ofuniform traffic control devices – Traffic controldevices on roads.(j) Open trenching should be guarded inaccordance with Australian Standard Section93.080 – Road Engineering AS1165 – 1982 –Traffic hazard warning lamps.(k) Disturbance to flora and fauna should beminimised and the land is to be restored to acondition that is similar to its condition beforethe work was carried out.(l) The likelihood of impacting on threatenedspecies and communities should be identifiedin consultation with relevant state or localWhere possible, all work associated with thedevelopment and installation of the between7.00am and 6.00pm, Mondays to Fridays and8.00am to 1.00pm Saturdays, with no work onSundays and public holidays, however workmay be undertaken during scheduledpossessions.A Traffic Management Plan will be developedand implemented during construction andinstallation activities. The procedures andmitigation measures in the plan will ensurecompliance with Australian StandardAS1742.3-2002 Manual of uniform trafficcontrol devices – Traffic control devices onroads (refer Section 4.14).No trenching will be required as part of theproposed works.Tree removal is not proposed as part of theworks. However, should construction requirethe removal of any trees, suitable replantingwill be undertaken upon completion of theinstallation activities (refer Section 4.4).The proposed activities do not require theremoval of significant amounts of vegetation.A search of threatened species has beenPage 60 of 64

Principalgovernment authorities and disturbance toidentified species and communities avoidedwherever possible.(m) The likelihood of harming an AboriginalPlace and / or Aboriginal object should beidentified. Approvals from the Office ofEnvironment & Heritage (OEH) must beobtained where impact is likely, or Aboriginalobjects are found.(n) Street furniture, paving or other existingfacilities removed or damaged duringconstruction should be reinstated (at thetelecommunications carrier’s expense) to atleast the same condition as that which existedprior to the telecommunications facility beinginstalled.Proposalcompleted (refer Appendix 3) and there is notexpected to be significant impact on anythreatened species.A search of the AHIMS has been completedand there are no known items or places ofarchaeological significance on the site or inthe immediate surrounding area (referAppendix 3).All street furniture, paving and walkways willbe reinstated at the end of construction to atleast the same condition they were in beforework began.Page 61 of 64

Appendix 2: Design Plans• DTRS-D-052-BS-0003: Wollongong Yard Outdoor Design – Rail Corridor Site Layout Plan• DTRS-D-052-BS-0004: Wollongong Yard Outdoor Design – Rail Corridor Set out Design• DTRS-D-052-BS-0005: Wollongong Yard Outdoor Design – Rail Corridor BTS Elevationand Antenna TablePage 62 of 64

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Appendix 3: Database SearchesExtracts from the NSW Wildlife AtlasFloraFaunaAboriginal Heritage Information Management System ReportSection 170: RailCorp Heritage Register – Items in WollongongNSW Heritage RegisterAustralian Heritage DatabaseEPBC Act 1999 Protected Matters ReportPage 63 of 64

Environment & Heritage | NSW BioNethttp://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/atlaspublicapp/UI_Modules/ATLAS_/atlasreport...Page 1 of 131/01/2012You are here: Home > Atlas search resultsSearch resultsDownload records Save species list View mapSearch criteria: Public Report of all Valid Records of Threatened (listed on TSC Act 1995) Plants in WOLLONGONG LGA returned a total of 5,065 records of 33 species.Report generated on 31/01/2012 3:30 PM.Displaying 1-33 of 33 species belowTo map records for individual species, select up to 5 species then click "view map".To map all records, click on "view map" (without selecting any species first).FloraFloraApocynaceaeCommon name Scientific name Map NSW Comm. No. of[ Clear all ] status status recordsWhite-flowered Wax Plant Cynanchum elegans E1,P E 55Milky Silkpod Parsonsia dorrigoensis V,P E 3Araliaceae Thick-leaf Star-hair Astrotricha crassifolia V,P V 163Brassicaceae Illawarra Irene Irenepharsus trypherus E1,P E 1Cupressaceae Black Cypress Pine, Woronora Plateau population ^^Callitris endlicheri E2 4Davalliaceae Lesser Creeping Fern ^^Arthropteris palisotii E1,P 1Ericaceae Epacris purpurascens var.V,P 22purpurascensWoronora Beard-heath Leucopogon exolasius V,P V 25Fabaceae(Caesalpinioideae)Rainforest Cassia Senna acclinis E1,P 1

Environment & Heritage | NSW BioNethttp://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/atlaspublicapp/UI_Modules/ATLAS_/atlasreport...Page 1 of 131/01/2012You are here: Home > Atlas search resultsSearch resultsDownload records Save species list View mapSearch criteria: Public Report of all Valid Records of Threatened (listed on TSC Act 1995) Animals in WOLLONGONG LGA returned a total of 2,353 records of 78 species.Report generated on 31/01/2012 3:29 PM.Displaying 1-78 of 78 species belowTo map records for individual species, select up to 5 species then click "view map".To map all records, click on "view map" (without selecting any species first).FaunaAmphibiaMyobatrachidaeCommon name Scientific name Map NSW Comm. No. of[ Clear all ] status status recordsGiant Burrowing Frog Heleioporus australiacus V,P V 57Red-crowned Toadlet Pseudophryne australis V,P 103Hylidae Green and Golden Bell Frog Litoria aurea E1,P V 461Littlejohn's Tree Frog Litoria littlejohni V,P V 183ReptiliaRosenberg's Goanna Varanus rosenbergi V,P 16VaranidaeElapidae Broad-headed Snake ^Hoplocephalus bungaroides E1,P V 23AvesAnatidaeBlue-billed Duck Oxyura australis V,P 1Freckled Duck Stictonetta naevosa V,P 6Columbidae Wompoo Fruit-Dove Ptilinopus magnificus V,P 2

ITEM NAME LOCATION SUBURB LGA SHR SHI #Waverton Station Master’s Residence 95 Bay Rd Waverton North Sydney 4807637Wellington Railway Precinct Swift Street Wellington Wellington 4806355Wentworth Falls Railway Station Group Station Street Wentworth Falls Blue Mountains 4801039Wentworthville Railway Station Group The Kingsway Wentworthville Holroyd 4801040Werris Creek Railway Precinct Single Street Werris Creek Liverpool Plains Y 4806177Wickham Railway Station Group Beresford Street Wickham Newcastle 4801045Wiley Park Railway Station Group King Georges Road Wiley Park Canterbury 4801946Willow Tree Railway Station Borambil Creek Road Willow Tree Liverpool Plains 4805726Windsor Railway Station Group and Former GoodsYardGeorge Street Windsor HawkesburyY 4801003Wingello Railway Station Group Railway Parade Wingello Wingecarribee Y 4801251Wollongong Railway Station Group Station Street Wollongong Wollongong City Y 4801145Wollstonecraft (Russell St) Underbridge Russell Street Wollstonecraft North Sydney 4801061Woodford Railway Station Group Great Western Highway Woodford Blue Mountains 4801041Woolloomooloo Viaduct - Underbridge Sir John Young Crescent Woolloomooloo Sydney 4801835Woolooware Railway Station Group Swan Street Woolooware Sutherland 4801947Woy Woy Railway Tunnel Woy Woy Rd Woy Woy Gosford 4800112Wynyard Former Tram Tunnels Cumberland Street Wynyard Sydney 4800281Wynyard Railway Station York Street Sydney Sydney 4803268Wyong Railway Station Group Pacific Hwy Wyong Wyong 4801081Yass Junction Railway Precinct Faulder Avenue Yass Junction Yass Valley Y 4806252Yennora Railway Station Group Railway Street Yennora Holroyd 4800282RAILCORP S170 HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION REGISTERPage 17 of 26 - Version 2.0

Australian Heritage Databasehttp://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/ahdb/search.plPage 1 of 214/02/2012Search Results15 results found.Belmore Basin Lighthouse Endeavour DrBerkeley Nature Reserve Holborn StCourthouse (former) Cliff RdDendrobium Long Wall AreaDendrobium Stage 2 Long Wall Mining AreaIllawarra Escarpment Princes HwyIllawarra Historical Museum 11 Market StLittle Milton 31-33 Smith StLower Crown Street Precinct Crown StMine Sites along Illawarra EscarpmentTrooper Andrews Memorial Drinking Fountain Church StWara-n'hayara Plateau Area - part Mount Kiera RdWollongong Courthouse Market StWollongong Harbour (part) Endeavour DrWollongong, NSW,AustraliaBerkeley, NSW,AustraliaWollongong, NSW,AustraliaWollongong, NSW,AustraliaWollongong, NSW,AustraliaWollongong, NSW,AustraliaWollongong, NSW,AustraliaWollongong, NSW,AustraliaWollongong, NSW,AustraliaWollongong, NSW,AustraliaWollongong, NSW,AustraliaWollongong, NSW,AustraliaWollongong, NSW,AustraliaWollongong, NSW,Australia(Registered)Register of theNational Estate(Registered)Register of theNational Estate(Registered)Register of theNational Estate(Place rejected for EmergencyListing)National HeritageList(Request for EmergencyListing not accepted)National HeritageList(Indicative Place)Register of theNational Estate(Registered)Register of theNational Estate(Registered)Register of theNational Estate(Place rejected for EmergencyListing)National HeritageList(Place rejected for EmergencyListing)National HeritageList(Indicative Place)Register of theNational Estate(Place not included in NHL)National HeritageList(Registered)Register of theNational Estate(Registered)Register of theNational Estate

Australian Heritage Databasehttp://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/ahdb/search.plPage 2 of 214/02/2012Wollongong Memorial Arch Church StWollongong, NSW,Australia(Indicative Place)Register of theNational EstateReport Produced: Tue Feb 14 12:52:10 2012Accessibility | Disclaimer | Privacy | © Commonwealth of Australia

Heritage Branch Website - Online Databasehttp://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/07_subnav_01_1.cfmPage 1 of 614/02/2012About Us Listings DevelopmentHeritage Council Publications & Forms Conservation & TechnicalAbout Heritage Research FundingHome Listings Heritage Databases Heritage Database Search Search ResultsClick on the BACK button of your browser to return to the search.Statutory Listed ItemsInformation and items listed in the State Heritage Inventory come from a number of sources. This means that there may beseveral entries for the same heritage item in the database. For clarity, the search results have been divided into two sections.• Section 1. contains items listed by the Heritage Council under the NSW Heritage Act. This includes listing on the StateHeritage Register, an Interim Heritage Order or protected under section 136 of the NSW Heritage Act. This information isprovided by the Heritage Branch.• Section 2. contains items listed by Local Councils & Shires and State Government Agencies. This section may alsocontain additional information on some of the items listed in the first section.Section 1. Items listed under the NSW Heritage Act.Click on an item name to view the full details.The search results can be re-sorted by clicking on the (sort) option at the top of each column.Item Name (sort) Address (sort) Suburb (sort) LGA (sort)Little Milton 31-33 Smith Street WollongongWollongongCityListed UnderHeritage ActYesNorth Beach Precinct Cliff Road WollongongRegent Theatre 197 Keira Street WollongongShop 87 Crown Street WollongongSt. Michael's Cathedral & Rectory Church Streets WollongongWollongong East Post Office 91 Crown Street WollongongWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityYesYesYesYesYesWollongong Harbour PrecinctCliff Road and EndeavourDriveWollongongWollongongCityYesWollongong Hospital Nurses Home Darling Street WollongongWollongong Railway Station Group Illawarra railway WollongongWollongongCityWollongongCityYesYesThere were 9 records in this section matching your search criteria.Section 2. Items listed by Local Government and State agencies.Item Name (sort) Address (sort) Suburb (sort) LGA (sort)Allowrie Terrace Former 69 - 71 Market Street WollongongWollongongCityInformation Source(sort)LGOVAvenue of Pines Marine Drive WollongongBandstand & Marble Plaque Market Square Park WollongongBelmore Basin Endeavour Drive WollongongBelmore Basin and Lighthouse WollongongBelmore Basin and Lighthouse WollongongWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityLGOVLGOVLGOVGAZLGOVBlack Swan Brighton Hotel FormerCourthouse & Lockup Site3-9 Harbour Street WollongongWollongongCityLGOV

Heritage Branch Website - Online Databasehttp://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/07_subnav_01_1.cfmPage 2 of 614/02/2012California units 7-9 Burrelli Street WollongongCanary Island Date Palms View Street WollongongCanary Island Palms MacCabe Park Church Street WollongongChurch of England Rectory Market Street WollongongCoach House, Former 10A Flinders Street WollongongCoke Ovens Endeavour Drive WollongongCongregational Church Cnr Market Street WollongongCourthouse Market Street WollongongCourthouse Market Street WollongongCrane Pedestal Wollongong Harbour WollongongDrill Hall Cliff Road WollongongDrill Hall Cliff Road WollongongWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVGAZLGOVLGOVGAZLGOVFairy Creek BridgeFlinders Street (PrincesHighway)NorthWollongongWollongongCitySGOVFlagstaff Hill Fortifications Flagstaff Hill WollongongWollongongCityLGOVGravestonesAndrew Lysaght Park CrownStreetWollongongWollongongCityLGOVGroup of Fig TreesWollongong Hospital CrownStreetWollongongWollongongCityLGOVGroup of Shops 135 - 145 Keira Street WollongongWollongongCityLGOVGroup of TreesNorth Wollongong HotelFlinders StreetWollongongWollongongCityLGOVGun Battery and Fortification Cliff Road WollongongHarbour Steps Nth East Side Belmore Basin WollongongHarbour Steps Belmore Basin WollongongHickman House New Dapto Road WollongongHickman House New Dapto Road WollongongHills Figs Burrelli Street WollongongHouse 48 Atchison Street WollongongHouse 50 Atchison Street WollongongHouse 54 Atchison Street WollongongHouse 15 Corrimal Street WollongongHouse 117 Corrimal Street WollongongHouse 9 Crown Lane WollongongWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVSGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOV

Heritage Branch Website - Online Databasehttp://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/07_subnav_01_1.cfmPage 3 of 614/02/2012House 366 Crown Street WollongongHouse 12 Edward Street WollongongHouse 27 Edward Street WollongongHouse 4 Gladstone Avenue WollongongHouse 28A Harbour Street WollongongHouse 15 Jutland Avenue WollongongHouse 60 Keira Street WollongongHouse 62 Keira Street WollongongHouse 125 Keira Street WollongongHouse 46 Kembla Street WollongongHouse 13 Kembla Street WollongongHouse 48 Loftus Street WollongongHouse 30 Harbour Street WollongongHouse 32 Harbour Street WollongongHouse 26 Smith Street WollongongHouse 65 Smith Street WollongongHouse 67 Smith Street WollongongHouse 86 Smith Street WollongongHouse 92 Smith Street WollongongHouse 18 Hercules Street WollongongHouse & grounds 32 Church Street WollongongHouse Audleigh 9 Brownlee Street WollongongHouse Carthona 52 Atchison Street WollongongHouse Esslemont 23 Keira Street WollongongHouse Harrigans 18 Regent Street WollongongHouse Ken Elm 90 Smith Street WollongongHouse Regentville 56 Atchison Street WollongongIllawarra Historical Museum 11 Market Street WollongongIllawarra Hotel Cnr Keira Street WollongongIllawarra Museum 11 Market Street WollongongWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOV

Heritage Branch Website - Online Databasehttp://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/07_subnav_01_1.cfmPage 4 of 614/02/2012Ladies Baths South Flagstaff Point WollongongLawson House Dudley Street WollongongLighthouse Flagstaff Hill WollongongLittle Milton 31-33 Smith Street WollongongLittle Milton 31-33 Smith Street WollongongMagnolia Cnr Bourke Street WollongongMagnolia Wye Lodge 63 Smith Street WollongongMarket Square Market Street WollongongMarket Street Conservation Area Market Street WollongongMasonic Hall 88 Smith Street WollongongMemorial Arch MacCabe Park Church Street WollongongMethodist Cemetery Fox Avenue WollongongMonument Cnr Harbour Street WollongongWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityLGOVSGOVLGOVGAZLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVMonumentAndrew Lysaght Park CrownStreetWollongongWollongongCityLGOVMonument MacCabe Park Church Street WollongongMoreton Bay Fig Beatson Park Crown Street WollongongMoreton Bay Fig Crown Street WollongongMount Keira Demonstration School WollongongMount Keira Demonstration School WollongongWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityLGOVLGOVLGOVGAZLGOVMt Keira Osborne Wallsend Tramwaybridge remainsOsborne parkWollongongWollongongCityLGOVNational Mutual Life Association Market Street WollongongNational Mutual Life Assurance, Former Market Street WollongongWollongongCityWollongongCityGAZLGOVNicholle VaultWollongong GeneralCemetery Swan StreetWollongongWollongongCityLGOVNorfolk Island Pine Crown Street WollongongNorth Wollongong Hotel Princes Highway WollongongNuns Baths Pulpit Rock Flagstaff Point WollongongNurses Home Dudley Street WollongongOld Court House Harbour Street WollongongWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityLGOVLGOVLGOVSGOVLGOVOld LighthouseEnd of BreakwaterWollongong HarbourWollongongWollongongCityLGOVPhoenix Canariensis Gipps Street WollongongWollongongCityLGOV

Heritage Branch Website - Online Databasehttp://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/07_subnav_01_1.cfmPage 5 of 614/02/2012Pines & Palms Stuart Park WollongongPost Office 91 Crown Street WollongongPrincipal's Residence 53 Smith Street WollongongPrincipal's Residence 53 Smith Street WollongongRailway Cuttings & Embankments Cliff Road WollongongRegent Theatre 197 Keira Street WollongongRegent Theatre 197 Keira Street WollongongResidential Flat Building 10 Crown Street WollongongWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityLGOVLGOVGAZLGOVLGOVGAZLGOVLGOVRoger Therry House former 30 Bukari Street West Wollongong WollongongCityLGOVRow of Bungalows 69 - 93 Gladstone Avenue WollongongRow of Bungalows 8 - 16 Robinson Street WollongongRow of Phoenix Canariensis Robinson Street WollongongRow of Shops 244 - 264 Crown Street WollongongRow of Workers Cottages 3 - 9 Robinson Street WollongongRoyal Bank 133 Crown Street WollongongSchool of Arts 64 Smith Street WollongongSemi detached houses 67 and 69 Campbell Street WollongongSemi Detached Houses 73 and 75 Campbell Street WollongongShop 87 Crown Street WollongongShop 81 Church Street WollongongShop 147 Keira Street WollongongShop Lisborne House 70 Crown Street WollongongShops 74 Crown Street WollongongShops 124 - 128 Keira Street WollongongWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVSt Andrews Presbyterian Church &ManseCnr Burelli StreetWollongongWollongongCityLGOVSt. Francis Xavier's Cathedral Harbour Street WollongongWollongongCityLGOVSt. Francis Xavier's Roman CatholicChurchHarbour StreetWollongongWollongongCityGAZSt. Marys Convent, Chapel & School Harbour Street WollongongSt. Michael's Cathedral & Rectory Market Street WollongongSt. Michaels Church Hall Market Street WollongongWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityLGOVLGOVLGOV

Heritage Branch Website - Online Databasehttp://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/07_subnav_01_1.cfmPage 6 of 614/02/2012St. Michaels Parish Hall Market Street WollongongStone Steps Endeavour Drive WollongongSurf Pavilion North Beach WollongongTattersalls Hotel, Former 329 Crown Street WollongongTerrace Houses (six) 46-56 Campbell Street WollongongThe Lodge House 22 Campbell WollongongWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVThree GunsFlagstaff Hill EndeavourDriveWollongongWollongongCityLGOVThree Picnic Shelters W.A. Lang Park Marine Drive WollongongTown Hall & Former Council Chambers Kembla Street Crown Street WollongongTrees St Michaels Church Market Street WollongongWesley Uniting Church Lower Mall Crown Street WollongongWollongong Cemetery Swan Street WollongongWollongong Courthouse Market Street WollongongWollongong Hospital New Dapto Road WollongongWollongong Hospital Nurses Home Darling Street WollongongWollongong Hospital, Hickman House New Dapto Road WollongongWollongong Public School 55 Smith Street WollongongWollongong Public School 55 Smith Street WollongongWollongong Railway Station group Illawarra railway WollongongWollongong Railway Station Group Station Street WollongongWollongong Sewage Treatment Plant Port Kembla Road WollongongWye Lodge 61-63 Smith Street WollongongWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityWollongongCityLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVLGOVSGOVLGOVLGOVGAZGAZLGOVLGOVSGOVSGOVLGOVThere were 149 records in this section matching your search criteria.There was a total of 158 records matching your search criteria.Key:LGA = Local Government AreaGAZ= NSW Government Gazette (statutory listings prior to 1997), HGA = Heritage Grant Application, HS = Heritage Study, LGOV = Local Government, SGOV = StateGovernment Agency.Note: The Heritage Branch seeks to keep the State Heritage Inventory (SHI) up to date, however the latest listings in Local and Regional Environmental Plans (LEPs andREPs) may not yet be included. Always check with the relevant Local Council or Shire for the most recent listings.NSW Government| Site Map | Contact Us | Copyright | Disclaimer | Privacy

EPBC Act Protected Matters ReportThis report provides general guidance on matters of national environmental significance and othermatters protected by the EPBC Act in the area you have selected.Information on the coverage of this report and qualifications on data supporting this report arecontained in the caveat at the end of the report.Information about the EPBC Act including significance guidelines, forms and application processdetails can be found at http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/assessmentsapprovals/index.htmlLGA WOLLONGONG, NSWReport created: 14/02/12 13:00:01SummaryDetailsMatters of NESOther Matters Protected by the EPBC ActExtra InformationCaveatAcknowledgementsThis map may contain data which are©Commonwealth of Australia(Geoscience Australia), ©PSMA 2010SummaryMatters of National Environment SignificanceThis part of the report summarises the matters of national environmental significance that may occurin, or may relate to, the area you nominated. Further information is available in the detail part of thereport, which can be accessed by scrolling or following the links below. If you are proposing toundertake an activity that may have a significant impact on one or more matters of nationalenvironmental significance then you should consider the Administrative Guidelines on Significance -see http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/assessmentsapprovals/guidelines/index.htmlWorld Heritage Properties:National Heritage Places:Wetlands of InternationalGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park:Commonwealth Marine Areas:Threatened Ecological Communities:Threatened Species:Migratory Species:None1NoneNoneNone26759

Other Matters Protected by the EPBC ActThis part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the areayou nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects theenvironment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the Commonwealth land, or theenvironment anywhere when the action is taken on Commonwealth land. Approval may also berequired for the Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing to take an action that is likelyto have a significant impact on the environment anywhere.The EPBC Act protects the environment on Commonwealth land, the environment from the actionstaken on Commonwealth land, and the environment from actions taken by Commonwealth agencies.As heritage values of a place are part of the 'environment', these aspects of the EPBC Act protect theCommonwealth Heritage values of a Commonwealth Heritage place and the heritage values of aplace on the Register of the National Estate. Information on the new heritage laws can be found athttp://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/index.htmlThis part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the areayou nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects theenvironment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the Commonwealth land, or theenvironment anywhere when the action is taken on Commonwealth land. Approval may also berequired for the Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing to take an action that is likelyto have a significant impact on the environment anywhere.A permit may be required for activities in or on a Commonwealth area that may affect a member of alisted threatened species or ecological community, a member of a listed migratory species, whalesand other cetaceans, or a member of a listed marine species. Information on EPBC Act permitrequirements and application forms can be found at http://www.environment.gov.Commonwealth Lands:Commonwealth Heritage Places:Listed Marine Species:Whales and Other Cetaceans:Critical Habitats:Commonwealth Reserves:16None8211NoneNoneExtra InformationThis part of the report provides information that may also be relevant to the area you havePlace on the RNE:66State and Territory Reserves:10Regional Forest Agreements:Invasive Species:None19Nationally Important Wetlands: 3DetailsMatters of National Environmental SignificanceNational Heritage Properties [ Resource Information ]NameNaturalRoyal National Park and Garawarra State Conservation AreaThreatened Ecological Communities [ Resource Information ]For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived fromrecovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatenedecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point locationdata are used to produce indicative distribution maps.NameStatusStateNSWStatusListed placeType of Presence

For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived fromrecovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatenedecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point locationdata are used to produce indicative distribution maps.NameLittoral Rainforest and Coastal Vine Thickets ofEastern AustraliaTurpentine-Ironbark Forest in the Sydney BasinBioregionStatusCritically EndangeredCritically EndangeredType of PresenceCommunity likely tooccur within areaCommunity likely tooccur within areaThreatened Species [ Resource Information ]Name Status Type of PresenceBIRDSAnthochaera phrygiaRegent Honeyeater [82338] Endangered Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaBotaurus poiciloptilusAustralasian Bittern [1001] Endangered Species or specieshabitat known to occurwithin areaDasyornis brachypterusEastern Bristlebird [533] Endangered Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaDiomedea exulans antipodensisAntipodean Albatross [82269] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaDiomedea exulans gibsoniGibson's Albatross [82271] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaFregetta grallaria grallariaWhite-bellied Storm-Petrel (Tasman Sea), WhitebelliedStorm-Petrel (Australasian) [64438]VulnerableSpecies or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaLathamus discolorSwift Parrot [744] Endangered Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaMacronectes giganteusSouthern Giant-Petrel [1060] Endangered Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaMacronectes halliNorthern Giant-Petrel [1061] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaNeophema chrysogasterOrange-bellied Parrot [747] Critically Endangered Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaPterodroma neglecta neglectaKermadec Petrel (western) [64450] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaRostratula australisAustralian Painted Snipe [77037] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaSternula nereis nereisFairy Tern (Australian) [82950] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaThalassarche bulleriBuller's Albatross [64460] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaThalassarche cauta cautaShy Albatross, Tasmanian Shy Albatross [82345] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaThalassarche cauta salviniSalvin's Albatross [82343] Vulnerable Species or species

Name Status Type of Presencehabitat may occur withinareaThalassarche cauta steadiWhite-capped Albatross [82344] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaThalassarche melanophris impavidaCampbell Albatross [82449] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaFISHMaccullochella macquariensisTrout Cod [26171] Endangered Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaMacquaria australasicaMacquarie Perch [66632] Endangered Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaPrototroctes maraenaAustralian Grayling [26179] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaFROGSHeleioporus australiacusGiant Burrowing Frog [1973] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaLitoria aureaGreen and Golden Bell Frog [1870] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaLitoria littlejohniLittlejohn's Tree Frog, Heath Frog [64733] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaLitoria raniformisGrowling Grass Frog, Southern Bell Frog, Greenand Golden Frog, Warty Swamp Frog [1828]Mixophyes balbusStuttering Frog, Southern Barred Frog (in Victoria)[1942]VulnerableVulnerableSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaSpecies or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaMAMMALSChalinolobus dwyeriLarge-eared Pied Bat, Large Pied Bat [183] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaDasyurus maculatus maculatus (SE mainland population)Spot-tailed Quoll, Spotted-tail Quoll, Tiger Quoll(southeastern mainland population) [75184]EndangeredSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaEubalaena australisSouthern Right Whale [40] Endangered Species or specieshabitat known to occurwithin areaIsoodon obesulus obesulusSouthern Brown Bandicoot [68050] Endangered Species or specieshabitat known to occurwithin areaMegaptera novaeangliaeHumpback Whale [38] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat known to occurwithin areaPetrogale penicillataBrush-tailed Rock-wallaby [225] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaPotorous tridactylus tridactylusLong-nosed Potoroo (SE mainland) [66645] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Name Status Type of PresencePseudomys fumeusKonoom, Smoky Mouse [88] Endangered Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaPseudomys novaehollandiaeNew Holland Mouse [96] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat known to occurwithin areaPteropus poliocephalusGrey-headed Flying-fox [186] Vulnerable Roosting known to occurwithin areaPLANTSAstrotricha crassifoliaThick-leaf Star-hair [10352] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaCaladenia tessellataThick-lipped Spider-orchid, Daddy Long-legs[2119]VulnerableSpecies or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaCryptostylis hunterianaLeafless Tongue-orchid [19533] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaCynanchum elegansWhite-flowered Wax Plant [12533] Endangered Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaDaphnandra johnsoniia tree [67186] Endangered Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaEucalyptus camfieldiiCamfield's Stringybark [15460] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaGrevillea parviflora subsp. parvifloraSmall-flower Grevillea [64910] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaIrenepharsus trypherusDelicate Cress, Illawarra Irene [14664] Endangered Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaLeucopogon exolasius[14251] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaMelaleuca biconvexaBiconvex Paperbark [5583] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaMelaleuca deaneiDeane's Melaleuca [5818] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaPimelea curviflora var. curviflora[4182] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaPimelea spicata[20834] Endangered Species or specieshabitat known to occurwithin areaPomaderris brunneaRufous Pomaderris [16845] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaProstanthera densaVillous Mintbush [12233] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaPterostylis gibbosaIllawarra Greenhood, Rufa Greenhood, Pouched Endangered Species or species

Name Status Type of PresenceGreenhood [4562]habitat known to occurwithin areaPterostylis saxicolaSydney Plains Greenhood [64537] Endangered Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaPultenaea aristata[18062] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaThelymitra sp. Kangaloon (D.L.Jones 18108)Kangaloon Sun-orchid [81971] Critically Endangered Species or specieshabitat known to occurwithin areaThesium australeAustral Toadflax, Toadflax [15202] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaZieria granulataHill Zieria, Hilly Zieria, Illawarra Zieria [17147] Endangered Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaREPTILESCaretta carettaLoggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaChelonia mydasGreen Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat known to occurwithin areaDermochelys coriaceaLeatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth [1768] Endangered Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaEretmochelys imbricataHawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat known to occurwithin areaHoplocephalus bungaroidesBroad-headed Snake [1182] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaNatator depressusFlatback Turtle [59257] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaSHARKSCarcharias taurus (east coast population)Grey Nurse Shark (east coast population) [68751] Critically Endangered Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaCarcharodon carchariasGreat White Shark [64470] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaPristis zijsronGreen Sawfish, Dindagubba, Narrowsnout Sawfish[68442]VulnerableSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaRhincodon typusWhale Shark [66680] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaMigratory Species [ Resource Information ]* Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list.Name Threatened Type of PresenceMigratory Marine BirdsApus pacificusFork-tailed Swift [678]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Name Threatened Type of PresenceArdea albaGreat Egret, White Egret [59541]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaArdea ibisCattle Egret [59542]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaDiomedea antipodensisAntipodean Albatross [64458] Vulnerable* Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaDiomedea gibsoniGibson's Albatross [64466] Vulnerable* Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaMacronectes giganteusSouthern Giant-Petrel [1060] Endangered Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaMacronectes halliNorthern Giant-Petrel [1061] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaPuffinus pacificusWedge-tailed Shearwater [1027]Breeding known to occurwithin areaPuffinus tenuirostrisShort-tailed Shearwater [1029]Breeding known to occurwithin areaSterna albifronsLittle Tern [813]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaThalassarche bulleriBuller's Albatross [64460] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaThalassarche cauta (sensu stricto)Shy Albatross, Tasmanian Shy Albatross [64697] Vulnerable* Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaThalassarche impavidaCampbell Albatross [64459] Vulnerable* Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaThalassarche salviniSalvin's Albatross [64463] Vulnerable* Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaThalassarche steadiWhite-capped Albatross [64462] Vulnerable* Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaMigratory Marine SpeciesBalaenoptera edeniBryde's Whale [35]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaCaperea marginataPygmy Right Whale [39]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaCarcharodon carchariasGreat White Shark [64470] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaCaretta carettaLoggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaChelonia mydasGreen Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat known to occur

Name Threatened Type of Presencewithin areaDermochelys coriaceaLeatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth [1768] Endangered Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaEretmochelys imbricataHawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat known to occurwithin areaEubalaena australisSouthern Right Whale [40] Endangered Species or specieshabitat known to occurwithin areaLagenorhynchus obscurusDusky Dolphin [43]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaLamna nasusPorbeagle, Mackerel Shark [83288]Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaMegaptera novaeangliaeHumpback Whale [38] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat known to occurwithin areaNatator depressusFlatback Turtle [59257] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaOrcinus orcaKiller Whale, Orca [46]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaRhincodon typusWhale Shark [66680] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaMigratory Terrestrial SpeciesHaliaeetus leucogasterWhite-bellied Sea-Eagle [943]Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaHirundapus caudacutusWhite-throated Needletail [682]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaMerops ornatusRainbow Bee-eater [670]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaMonarcha melanopsisBlack-faced Monarch [609]Breeding may occurwithin areaMyiagra cyanoleucaSatin Flycatcher [612]Breeding likely to occurwithin areaNeophema chrysogasterOrange-bellied Parrot [747] Critically Endangered Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaRhipidura rufifronsRufous Fantail [592]Breeding may occurwithin areaXanthomyza phrygiaRegent Honeyeater [430] Endangered* Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaMigratory Wetlands SpeciesArdea albaGreat Egret, White Egret [59541]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaArdea ibisCattle Egret [59542]Species or species

Name Threatened Type of Presencehabitat may occur withinareaArenaria interpresRuddy Turnstone [872]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCalidris acuminataSharp-tailed Sandpiper [874]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCalidris albaSanderling [875]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCalidris canutusRed Knot, Knot [855]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCalidris ferrugineaCurlew Sandpiper [856]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCalidris ruficollisRed-necked Stint [860]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCalidris tenuirostrisGreat Knot [862]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCharadrius bicinctusDouble-banded Plover [895]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCharadrius leschenaultiiGreater Sand Plover, Large Sand Plover [877]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCharadrius mongolusLesser Sand Plover, Mongolian Plover [879]Roosting known to occurwithin areaGallinago hardwickiiLatham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863]Roosting may occurwithin areaHeteroscelus brevipesGrey-tailed Tattler [59311]Roosting known to occurwithin areaLimosa lapponicaBar-tailed Godwit [844]Roosting known to occurwithin areaLimosa limosaBlack-tailed Godwit [845]Roosting known to occurwithin areaNumenius madagascariensisEastern Curlew [847]Roosting known to occurwithin areaNumenius minutusLittle Curlew, Little Whimbrel [848]Roosting likely to occurwithin areaNumenius phaeopusWhimbrel [849]Roosting known to occurwithin areaPluvialis fulvaPacific Golden Plover [25545]Roosting known to occurwithin areaRostratula benghalensis s. lat.Painted Snipe [889] Vulnerable* Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaTringa stagnatilisMarsh Sandpiper, Little Greenshank [833]Roosting known to occurwithin areaOther Matters Protected by the EPBC ActCommonwealth Lands [ Resource Information ]The Commonwealth area listed below may indicate the presence of Commonwealth land in thisvicinity. Due to the unreliability of the data source, all proposals should be checked as to whether itimpacts on a Commonwealth area, before making a definitive decision. Contact the State or Territorygovernment land department for further information.Name

NameCommonwealth Land -Commonwealth Land - Australian Postal CommissionCommonwealth Land - Australian Postal CorporationCommonwealth Land - Australian Telecommunications CommissionCommonwealth Land - Commonwealth Trading Bank of AustraliaCommonwealth Land - Defence Housing AuthorityCommonwealth Land - Defence Service Homes CorporationCommonwealth Land - Director of War Service HomesCommonwealth Land - Telstra Corporation LimitedDefence - AIRTC WOLLONGONGDefence - Graovac HouseDefence - HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICEDefence - LAKE ILLAWARRA CADET FACILITYDefence - THROSBY TRG DEPOT-PORT KEMBLADefence - TS ALBATROSS-WOLLONGONGDefence - WOLLONGONG MULTI-USER DEPOTListed Marine Species [ Resource Information ]* Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list.Name Threatened Type of PresenceBirdsApus pacificusFork-tailed Swift [678]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaArdea albaGreat Egret, White Egret [59541]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaArdea ibisCattle Egret [59542]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaArenaria interpresRuddy Turnstone [872]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCalidris acuminataSharp-tailed Sandpiper [874]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCalidris albaSanderling [875]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCalidris canutusRed Knot, Knot [855]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCalidris ferrugineaCurlew Sandpiper [856]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCalidris melanotosPectoral Sandpiper [858]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCalidris ruficollisRed-necked Stint [860]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCalidris tenuirostrisGreat Knot [862]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCharadrius bicinctusDouble-banded Plover [895]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCharadrius leschenaultiiGreater Sand Plover, Large Sand Plover [877]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCharadrius mongolusLesser Sand Plover, Mongolian Plover [879]Roosting known to occurwithin areaCharadrius ruficapillusRed-capped Plover [881]Roosting known to occurwithin area

Name Threatened Type of PresenceDiomedea antipodensisAntipodean Albatross [64458] Vulnerable* Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaDiomedea gibsoniGibson's Albatross [64466] Vulnerable* Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaEudyptula minorLittle Penguin [1085]Breeding known to occurwithin areaGallinago hardwickiiLatham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863]Roosting may occurwithin areaGallinago megalaSwinhoe's Snipe [864]Roosting likely to occurwithin areaGallinago stenuraPin-tailed Snipe [841]Roosting likely to occurwithin areaHaliaeetus leucogasterWhite-bellied Sea-Eagle [943]Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaHeteroscelus brevipesGrey-tailed Tattler [59311]Roosting known to occurwithin areaHimantopus himantopusBlack-winged Stilt [870]Roosting known to occurwithin areaHirundapus caudacutusWhite-throated Needletail [682]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaLarus dominicanusKelp Gull [809]Breeding known to occurwithin areaLarus novaehollandiaeSilver Gull [810]Breeding known to occurwithin areaLathamus discolorSwift Parrot [744] Endangered Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaLimosa lapponicaBar-tailed Godwit [844]Roosting known to occurwithin areaLimosa limosaBlack-tailed Godwit [845]Roosting known to occurwithin areaMacronectes giganteusSouthern Giant-Petrel [1060] Endangered Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaMacronectes halliNorthern Giant-Petrel [1061] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaMerops ornatusRainbow Bee-eater [670]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaMonarcha melanopsisBlack-faced Monarch [609]Breeding may occurwithin areaMyiagra cyanoleucaSatin Flycatcher [612]Breeding likely to occurwithin areaNeophema chrysogasterOrange-bellied Parrot [747] Critically Endangered Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaNumenius madagascariensisEastern Curlew [847]Roosting known to occur

Name Threatened Type of Presencewithin areaNumenius minutusLittle Curlew, Little Whimbrel [848]Roosting likely to occurwithin areaNumenius phaeopusWhimbrel [849]Roosting known to occurwithin areaPelagodroma marinaWhite-faced Storm-Petrel [1016]Breeding known to occurwithin areaPluvialis fulvaPacific Golden Plover [25545]Roosting known to occurwithin areaPuffinus pacificusWedge-tailed Shearwater [1027]Breeding known to occurwithin areaPuffinus tenuirostrisShort-tailed Shearwater [1029]Breeding known to occurwithin areaRhipidura rufifronsRufous Fantail [592]Breeding may occurwithin areaRostratula benghalensis s. lat.Painted Snipe [889] Vulnerable* Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaSterna albifronsLittle Tern [813]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaSterna bergiiCrested Tern [816]Breeding known to occurwithin areaThalassarche bulleriBuller's Albatross [64460] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaThalassarche cauta (sensu stricto)Shy Albatross, Tasmanian Shy Albatross [64697] Vulnerable* Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaThalassarche impavidaCampbell Albatross [64459] Vulnerable* Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaThalassarche salviniSalvin's Albatross [64463] Vulnerable* Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaThalassarche steadiWhite-capped Albatross [64462] Vulnerable* Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaTringa stagnatilisMarsh Sandpiper, Little Greenshank [833]Roosting known to occurwithin areaFishAcentronura tentaculataShortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse [66187]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaFestucalex cinctusGirdled Pipefish [66214]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaFilicampus tigrisTiger Pipefish [66217]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaHeraldia nocturnaUpside-down Pipefish, Eastern Upside-downPipefish, Eastern Upside-down Pipefish [66227]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Name Threatened Type of PresenceHippichthys penicillusBeady Pipefish, Steep-nosed Pipefish [66231]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaHippocampus abdominalisBigbelly Seahorse, Eastern Potbelly Seahorse, NewZealand Potbelly Seahorse [66233]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaHippocampus whiteiWhite's Seahorse, Crowned Seahorse, SydneySeahorse [66240]Histiogamphelus briggsiiCrested Pipefish, Briggs' Crested Pipefish, Briggs'Pipefish [66242]Lissocampus runaJavelin Pipefish [66251]Maroubra perserrataSawtooth Pipefish [66252]Notiocampus ruberRed Pipefish [66265]Phyllopteryx taeniolatusCommon Seadragon, Weedy Seadragon [66268]Solegnathus spinosissimusSpiny Pipehorse, Australian Spiny Pipehorse[66275]Solenostomus cyanopterusRobust Ghostpipefish, Blue-finned Ghost Pipefish,[66183]Solenostomus paegniusRough-snout Ghost Pipefish [68425]Solenostomus paradoxusOrnate Ghostpipefish, Harlequin Ghost Pipefish,Ornate Ghost Pipefish [66184]Stigmatopora argusSpotted Pipefish, Gulf Pipefish [66276]Stigmatopora nigraWidebody Pipefish, Wide-bodied Pipefish, BlackPipefish [66277]Syngnathoides biaculeatusDouble-end Pipehorse, Double-ended Pipehorse,Alligator Pipefish [66279]Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatusBentstick Pipefish, Bend Stick Pipefish, ShorttailedPipefish [66280]Urocampus carinirostrisHairy Pipefish [66282]Vanacampus margaritiferMother-of-pearl Pipefish [66283]MammalsSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Name Threatened Type of PresenceArctocephalus forsteriNew Zealand Fur-seal [20]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaArctocephalus pusillusAustralian Fur-seal, Australo-African Fur-seal[21]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaReptilesCaretta carettaLoggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaChelonia mydasGreen Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat known to occurwithin areaDermochelys coriaceaLeatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth [1768] Endangered Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaEretmochelys imbricataHawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat known to occurwithin areaNatator depressusFlatback Turtle [59257] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaWhales and other Cetaceans [ Resource Information ]Name Status Type of PresenceMammalsBalaenoptera acutorostrataMinke Whale [33]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaBalaenoptera edeniBryde's Whale [35]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaCaperea marginataPygmy Right Whale [39]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaDelphinus delphisCommon Dophin, Short-beaked CommonDolphin [60]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaEubalaena australisSouthern Right Whale [40] Endangered Species or specieshabitat known to occurwithin areaGrampus griseusRisso's Dolphin, Grampus [64]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaLagenorhynchus obscurusDusky Dolphin [43]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaMegaptera novaeangliaeHumpback Whale [38] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat known to occurwithin areaOrcinus orcaKiller Whale, Orca [46]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaTursiops aduncusIndian Ocean Bottlenose Dolphin, SpottedBottlenose Dolphin [68418]Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Name Status Type of PresenceTursiops truncatus s. str.Bottlenose Dolphin [68417]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaExtra InformationPlaces on the RNE [ Resource Information ]Note that not all Indigenous sites may be listed.NameNaturalCoalcliff Geological SiteLoddens Creek CatcmentStanwell Park Coastal Conservation AreaUpper Nepean Water CatchmentAustinmer Beach Geological SiteBerkeley Nature ReserveFive Islands Nature ReserveHeathcote National ParkMacquarie Pass National ParkO'Hares Creek CatchmentRed Point Geological SiteRoyal National Park (1977 boundary)IndigenousEast Cordeaux Area (relocation)Hill 60Breakfast Creek AreaBulli AreaEast Cordeaux AreaEast Woronora AreaEastern Waratah Rivulet AreaFlat Rock Swamp AreaLake Woronora AreaNorthern Trail AreaOSheas Crossing AreaSandy Creek Road AreaUpper Avon AreaWestern Waratah Rivulet AreaHistoricAustinmer Railway Station GroupAustinmer War MemorialBarracks Headquarters and Quartermasters BuildingCataract Dam & ReservoirCorrimal Colliery Ruins and ShaftCottages and GardensDapto Railway Station GroupDapto Smelter Site (former)Garawarra Landscape Conservation AreaGlastonbury GardensGleniffer Brae Manor House and GardenGreenhill GardenHelensburgh Railway Station GroupHillside GardenIllawarra EscarpmentMount Keira Summit ParkSt Josephs ConventStanwell Park Rail BridgeThirroul Soldiers MemorialTrooper Andrews Memorial Drinking FountainVillage of Mount KemblaWollongong Memorial ArchPort Kembla Telephone Exchange Old BuildingAvondale Homestead and GardenStateNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWStatusIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceIndicative PlaceInterim ListRegistered

NameBelmore Basin LighthouseBulli Family HotelBurning Palms SettlementCleveland HomesteadCourthouse (former)Era Beach SettlementHillcrestHorsley, outbuildings and curtilageIllawarra Historical MuseumLittle Garie Cabin CommunityLittle MiltonMarshall Mount House & BarnOsborne Memorial Anglican Church of St LukePenrose Homestead, Outbuildings and GardenWollongong CourthouseWollongong Harbour (part)StateNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWStatusRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredRegisteredState and Territory Reserves [ Resource Information ]NameBerkeleyDharawalDharawalFive IslandsGarawarraHeathcoteIllawarra EscarpmentMacquarie PassRoyalUpper NepeanStateNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWNSWInvasive Species [ Resource Information ]Weeds reported here are the 20 species of national significance (WoNS), along with other introducedplants that are considered by the States and Territories to pose a particularly significant threat tobiodiversity. The following feral animals are reported: Goat, Red Fox, Cat, Rabbit, Pig, Water Buffaloand Cane Toad. Maps from Landscape Health Project, National Land and Water Resouces Audit,Name Status Type of PresenceMammalsCapra hircusGoat [2]Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaFelis catusCat, House Cat, Domestic Cat [19]Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaOryctolagus cuniculusRabbit, European Rabbit [128]Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaSus scrofaPig [6]Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaVulpes vulpesRed Fox, Fox [18]Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaPlantsAlternanthera philoxeroidesAlligator Weed [11620]Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaAsparagus asparagoidesBridal Creeper, Bridal Veil Creeper, Smilax,Florist's Smilax, Smilax Asparagus [22473]Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaCabomba carolinianaCabomba, Fanwort, Carolina Watershield, FishSpecies or species

Name Status Type of PresenceGrass, Washington Grass, Watershield, CarolinaFanwort, Common Cabomba [5171]habitat likely to occurwithin areaChrysanthemoides moniliferaBitou Bush, Boneseed [18983]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaGenista sp. X Genista monspessulanaBroom [67538]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaLantana camaraLantana, Common Lantana, Kamara Lantana,Large-leaf Lantana, Pink Flowered Lantana, RedFlowered Lantana, Red-Flowered Sage, WhiteSage, Wild Sage [10892]Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaLycium ferocissimumAfrican Boxthorn, Boxthorn [19235]Species or specieshabitat may occur withinareaNassella neesianaChilean Needle grass [67699]Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaNassella trichotomaSerrated Tussock, Yass River Tussock, YassTussock, Nassella Tussock (NZ) [18884]Pinus radiataRadiata Pine Monterey Pine, Insignis Pine, WildingPine [20780]Rubus fruticosus aggregateBlackberry, European Blackberry [68406]Salix spp. except S.babylonica, S.x calodendron & S.x reichardtijiWillows except Weeping Willow, Pussy Willow andSterile Pussy Willow [68497]Salvinia molestaSalvinia, Giant Salvinia, Aquarium Watermoss,Kariba Weed [13665]Ulex europaeusGorse, Furze [7693]Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaSpecies or specieshabitat may occur withinareaSpecies or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaSpecies or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaSpecies or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaSpecies or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin areaNationally Important Wetlands [ Resource Information ]NameCoomaditchy LagoonLake IllawarraO'Hares Creek CatchmentStateNSWNSWNSWCaveatThe information presented in this report has been provided by a range of data sources asacknowledged at the end of the report.This report is designed to assist in identifying the locations of places which may be relevant indetermining obligations under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Itholds mapped locations of World Heritage and Register of National Estate properties, Wetlands ofInternational Importance, Commonwealth and State/Territory reserves, listed threatened, migratoryand marine species and listed threatened ecological communities. Mapping of Commonwealth landis not complete at this stage. Maps have been collated from a range of sources at variousNot all species listed under the EPBC Act have been mapped (see below) and therefore a report is ageneral guide only. Where available data supports mapping, the type of presence that can bedetermined from the data is indicated in general terms. People using this information in making areferral may need to consider the qualifications below and may need to seek and consider otherFor threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived fromrecovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatenedecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point locationdata are used to produce indicative distribution maps.

For species where the distributions are well known, maps are digitised from sources such asrecovery plans and detailed habitat studies. Where appropriate, core breeding, foraging and roostingareas are indicated under 'type of presence'. For species whose distributions are less well known,point locations are collated from government wildlife authorities, museums, and non-governmentorganisations; bioclimatic distribution models are generated and these validated by experts. In somecases, the distribution maps are based solely on expert knowledge.Only selected species covered by the following provisions of the EPBC Act have been mapped:- migratory and- marineThe following species and ecological communities have not been mapped and do not appear inreports produced from this database:- threatened species listed as extinct or considered as vagrants- some species and ecological communities that have only recently been listed- some terrestrial species that overfly the Commonwealth marine area- migratory species that are very widespread, vagrant, or only occur in small numbersThe following groups have been mapped, but may not cover the complete distribution of the species:- non-threatened seabirds which have only been mapped for recorded breeding sites- seals which have only been mapped for breeding sites near the Australian continentSuch breeding sites may be important for the protection of the Commonwealth Marine environment.AcknowledgementsThis database has been compiled from a range of data sources. The department acknowledges thefollowing custodians who have contributed valuable data and advice:-Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, New South Wales-Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria-Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Tasmania-Department of Environment and Natural Resources, South Australia-Parks and Wildlife Service NT, NT Dept of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts-Environmental and Resource Management, Queensland-Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia-Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water-Birds Australia-Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme-Australian National Wildlife Collection-Natural history museums of Australia-Museum Victoria-Australian Museum-SA Museum-Queensland Museum-Online Zoological Collections of Australian Museums-Queensland Herbarium-National Herbarium of NSW-Royal Botanic Gardens and National Herbarium of Victoria-Tasmanian Herbarium-State Herbarium of South Australia-Northern Territory Herbarium-Western Australian Herbarium-Australian National Herbarium, Atherton and Canberra-University of New England-Ocean Biogeographic Information System-Australian Government, Department of Defence-State Forests of NSW-Other groups and individualsThe Department is extremely grateful to the many organisations and individuals who providedexpert advice and information on numerous draft distributions.Please feel free to provide feedback via the Contact Us page.© Commonwealth of AustraliaDepartment of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and CommunitiesGPO Box 787Canberra ACT 2601 Australia+61 2 6274 1111

Appendix 4: Electro- Magnetic Energy (EME) ReportsRefer to attached:• DTRS-R-052-EM-0001: Wollongong Yard Electro-Magnetic Energy Report (APRANSAREPORT)Page 64 of 64

Summary of Estimated RF EME Levels around the ProposedRailCorp DTRS Site at Wollongong, NSW 2500Introduction: Date 16/02/2012 NSA Site No (052)This report summarises the estimated maximum cumulative radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME) levels atground level emitted from the proposed RailCorp DTRS Site at Wollongong, NSW 2500. Maximum EME levels are estimatedin 360° circular bands out to 500m from the base station. The procedures for making the estimates have been developed bythe Australian Radiation Protection And Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) 1 . These are documented in the ARPANSATechnical Report; “Radio Frequency EME Exposure Levels - Prediction Methodologies” which is available athttp://www.arpansa.gov.auEME Health StandardARPANSA, an Australian Government agency in the Health and Ageing portfolio has established a Radiation ProtectionStandard 2 specifying limits for continuous exposure of the general public to RF transmissions at frequencies used by mobilephone base stations. Further information can be gained from the ARPANSA web site.The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) 3 mandates exposure limits for continuous exposure of thegeneral public to RF EME from mobile phone base stations. Further information can be found at the ACMA websitehttp://emr.acma.gov.auProposed Site Radio SystemsDTRS 1800 - RailCorpTable of Predicted EME Levels – ProposedDistance from the antennas at Wollongongin 360° circular bands0m to 50m50m to 100m100m to 200m200m to 300m300m to 400m400m to 500mMaximum Cumulative EME Level – All carriers at this site(% of ARPANSA exposure limits 2 )Public exposure limit = 100%0.00097%0.0018%0.015%0.012%0.0055%0.0031%ReleasedBy: EGUGL InfrastructureDate: 17/02/2012 Reviewers: PDMaximum EME level160.0 m, from the antennas at Wollongong 0.015%Table: Estimation for the maximum level of RF EME at 1.5m above the ground from the proposed antennas assuming level ground. Theestimated levels have been calculated on the maximum capacity anticipated for this site. This estimation does not include possible radio signalattenuation due to buildings and the general environment. The actual EME levels will generally be significantly less than predicted due to pathlosses and the base station automatically minimising transmitter power to only serve established phone calls 4 . Where applicable, particularlocations of interest in the area surrounding the base station, including topographical variations, are assessed in Appendix A “ Other areas ofInterest” table on the last page.Summary – Proposed Radio SystemsRF EME levels have been estimated from the proposed antennas at Wollongong NSW 2500. The maximum cumulative EMElevel at 1.5 m above ground level is estimated to be 0.015 % of the ARPANSA public exposure limits.Environmental EME report (2007 ARPANSA Format) Page 1 of 3

Existing Site Radio SystemsThere are currently no existing radio systems for this site.Reference Notes:1. The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is a Federal Government agency incorporated underthe Health and Ageing portfolio. ARPANSA is charged with responsibility for protecting the health and safety of people, and theenvironment, from the harmful effects of radiation (ionising and non-ionising).2. Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), 2002, ‘Radiation Protection Standard: Maximum ExposureLevels to Radiofrequency Fields — 3 kHz to 300 GHz’, Radiation Protection Series Publication No. 3, ARPANSA, Yallambie Australia.[Printed version: ISBN 0-642-79400-6 ISSN 1445-9760][Web version: ISBN 0-642-79402-2 ISSN 1445-9760]3. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting,radiocommunications, telecommunications and online content. Information on EME is available at http://emr.acma.gov.au/4. The EME predictions in this report assume a near worst-case scenario including:- base station transmitters operating at maximum power (no automatic power reduction)- simultaneous telephone calls on all channels- an unobstructed line of sight view to the antennas.In practice a worst-case scenario is rarely the case. There are often trees and buildings in the immediate vicinity, and cellularnetworks automatically adjust transmit power to suit the actual telephone traffic. The level of EME may also be affected wheresignificant landscape features are present and predicted EME levels might not be the absolute maximum at all locations.5. Further explanation of this report may be found in “Understanding the ARPANSA Environmental EME Report” and other documentson the ARPANSA web site, http://www.arpansa.gov.auQualified NATA EME Signatory:Name: Brendon WoodsSignature:NATA Endorsed Inspection ReportAccreditation No 18593This document is issued inaccordance with NATA’s accreditationrequirements.Accreditation for compliance withISO/IEC 17020Company: UGL InfrastructureDesignation: EME Design ManagerDate: 16/02/2012Address: 28 Clayton Road, Clayton North, VIC 3168Phone: (03) 9239 4100Issued by: UGL, Data reference file – NSW 2500 - 20120216141304Environmental EME report (2007 ARPANSA Format) Page 2 of 3

Table of Other Areas of InterestAdditional LocationsNilAppendix AHeight / Scanrelative to locationground levelMaximum Cumulative EME LevelAll Carriers at this site(% of ARPANSA exposure limits 2 )Public exposure limit = 100%Table: Estimation for the maximum EME levels at selected areas of interest over a height range relative to the specific ground levelat the area of interest. This table includes any existing and proposed radio systems.Estimation Notes / Assumptions – Other Areas of InterestVariable ground topography has been included in the assessment of the “Other Areas of Interest” as per ARPANSA methodologyEnvironmental EME report (2007 ARPANSA Format) Page 3 of 3