Review of Environmental Factors - Transport for NSW - NSW ...

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